Considering one in 308. No experience with Tikka but never hear anything negative and only see good reviews. Typically do not spend that kind of money on a hunting rifle. The gun looks great. Is it really worth it at retail $ ?
Tikka T3X Veil worth it
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Cycle the bolt on one next time you're in Bass Pro and decide for yourself. I personally think they feel incredibly well made. Only quibble might be with the plastic detachable magazine, but that ship sailed across the entire industry a long time ago.
I own several Tikkas, but never heard of the veil. Best thing about the Tikka is that it likes anything you feed it. Been my experience anyway. I usually add an aftermarket stock, but the Tuperware stock is fine. Don't know what the veil has.
GOODWIN
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They are my most accurate factory guns
Not familiar with the veil, but you can't go wrong with a Tikka.
Yes this I have done this and silky smooth it is. I was caught off guard when I seen the trigger guard and magazine was plastic. Like you said that ship as sailed, but I understand the magazine just plain works with reduced weight (ounces).
Yes the Veil has the plastic as well.
The Veil is just the T3X Lite but tricked out with camo stock, MB, cerakote, fluted barrel and bolt.
Sounds nice! Mountain Tactical has a lot of aftermarket parts for Tikkas including billet aluminum magazines.
Don't over torque the action screws or you will break the polymer "bottom metal". Or just replace it for $150 with the Mountain tactical version.
I wish I could buy a Tikka in every caliber I shoot. The best rifle I've owned.
TiminTN
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Tikka T3x - The ultimate tool for accuracy
Tikka T3x rifles are built with long-standing gunsmith expertise based on tradition and innovation, allowing you to choose between different models for the given hunting or training purpose.
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Yeah like mentioned by TN Song Dog they may have resolved that issue because I have not read or seen anything plastic concerning the bolt.
This seems like the most common type of comments that I have seen. Hope to be able to develop my own opinion in the near future.
I have 3 Tikka T3x (308,3006 and 6.5 Creedmoor). My favorite rifles and they all are shooters.
The benefit of the Veil is it has a threaded barrel so you can add a brake or suppressor if you wish. I also belief the Veil has a slightly thicker barrel profile so it might not heat up as fast when on the range.
The benefit of the Veil is it has a threaded barrel so you can add a brake or suppressor if you wish. I also belief the Veil has a slightly thicker barrel profile so it might not heat up as fast when on the range.
