Tikka

[Stretcher_Jockey]

Who all has one? Finally splurged on a high end (to me) rifle and went with the T3x Hunter in a LH .308. Loving it so far. Have already shot multiple sub MOA groups with 165 gr Federal Vital Shock with Nosler Accubonds. Curious on other owners thoughts that have had their rifles for a longer period.

 

[TNRifleman]

Who all has one? Finally splurged on a high end (to me) rifle and went with the T3x Hunter in a LH .308. Loving it so far. Have already shot multiple sub MOA groups with 165 gr Federal Vital Shock with Nosler Accubonds. Curious on other owners thoughts that have had their rifles for a longer period.

I have owned 7 or 8 in the past but do not have any right now. All were really good rifles and shot very well. Generally were not finicky on ammo.

 

[Pennywise67]

Who all has one? Finally splurged on a high end (to me) rifle and went with the T3x Hunter in a LH .308. Loving it so far. Have already shot multiple sub MOA groups with 165 gr Federal Vital Shock with Nosler Accubonds. Curious on other owners thoughts that have had their rifles for a longer period.

I have owned 7 or 8 in the past but do not have any right now. All were really good rifles and shot very well. Generally were not finicky on ammo.

And I now own two of his previous Tikka's :lol: Mark is right, they both shoot really well (25/06 & 6.5CM) A 3 shot group will all touch at 100 yards using factory ammo.

Larry

 

[TennSportsman]

For the price, especially if on sale, you cannot beat them. Great shooters out of the box with factory ammunition.

 

[280longshot]

If I was going to buy a new rifle it would be a Tikka, congrats on your new rifle as it should last a lifetime.

 

[rtaylor]

I've got a lite in .243 and a CTR in 6.5 and I love them both. Factory ammo shoots great in both and handloads are silly accurate.

 

[Stretcher_Jockey]

Thanks folks! I've never handloaded but have been looking into stocking up as a new hobby.

 

[MUP]

I have a M595 SS in 7-08. It's the only Tikka I've ever had, and it shoots fantastic with factory ammo. I can only imagine what it'll do once I work up a good handload for it. Oh, and the bolt is smooth as butter, and the trigger is easily adjustable and smooth as well from factory.

 

[280longshot]

Thanks folks! I've never handloaded but have been looking into stocking up as a new hobby.

Unless you just want a hobby, hand loading isn't going to be that much cheaper unless you shoot a lot and I'm sure any premium load will shoot sub moa in your rifle.

 

[DaveB]

Handloading is indeed a great hobby and yep, you don't really save money unless you shoot a lot.

If you shoot a lot, or have more than 3 or 4 rifle calibers and/or if you own a pistol, like a 9mm or 40 41 45 you can save enough to warrant the startup cost.

I load for quite a few calibers and the 300WSM, 300 Winmag, 280, and 7mm08 factory stuff is expensive.

The biggest hand load pros:
1. Not at mercy of manufacturers if you can manage an inventory of components.
2. You can customize a round for a particular rifle dialing in accuracy
3. As a hobby it is less expensive than most

Cons:
1. Startup cost
2. Physical space needed.

 

[280longshot]

Handloading is indeed a great hobby and yep, you don't really save money unless you shoot a lot.

If you shoot a lot, or have more than 3 or 4 rifle calibers and/or if you own a pistol, like a 9mm or 40 41 45 you can save enough to warrant the startup cost.

I load for quite a few calibers and the 300WSM, 300 Winmag, 280, and 7mm08 factory stuff is expensive.

The biggest hand load pros:
1. Not at mercy of manufacturers if you can manage an inventory of components.
2. You can customize a round for a particular rifle dialing in accuracy
3. As a hobby it is less expensive than most

Cons:
1. Startup cost
2. Physical space needed.

Dave

You are correct with the above statements but failed to mention one.

If you are like me, I tend to buy just because something is on sale. No telling how many bullets I have bought from SPS.
My kids and grandkids will have plenty

 

[Stretcher_Jockey]

Thanks folks! I've never handloaded but have been looking into stocking up as a new hobby.

Unless you just want a hobby, hand loading isn't going to be that much cheaper unless you shoot a lot and I'm sure any premium load will shoot sub moa in your rifle.

Yeah I probably don't shoot enough for it to be cost effective right now. But if I got into handloading that may change as I just enjoy tinkering and learning about stuff like that.

 

[Stretcher_Jockey]

Handloading is indeed a great hobby and yep, you don't really save money unless you shoot a lot.

If you shoot a lot, or have more than 3 or 4 rifle calibers and/or if you own a pistol, like a 9mm or 40 41 45 you can save enough to warrant the startup cost.

I load for quite a few calibers and the 300WSM, 300 Winmag, 280, and 7mm08 factory stuff is expensive.

The biggest hand load pros:
1. Not at mercy of manufacturers if you can manage an inventory of components.
2. You can customize a round for a particular rifle dialing in accuracy
3. As a hobby it is less expensive than most

Cons:
1. Startup cost
2. Physical space needed.

Thanks for the insight! Will definitely keep all that in mind.

 

[DaveB]

Well, I do have a stash of probably a few years of deer season.......I hate to run out of anything, its why i have a walk in pantry with 82 linear feet of shelves.

Running out is never a good idea...milk-eggs-bread, gas, primers.

 

[user 14220]

I own two. Both are stainless Tikkas and left handed. One is a .270 Winchester and the other is a 6.5 Creedmoor. The 270 shoots better than I do. Have not shot the Creedmoor yet.

 

[GUNNERX2]

I own one, kinda sorta. Back in the 70s, I bought an Ithaca 243 LS and thought it was make by Sako but in doing some research I found that it was make by Tikka or by the company that became Tikka. Many a groundhog met it's maker with that rifle. One October afternoon, I killed 11 out of one alfalfa field going out to 400 yards.

 

[Jmed]

you cant beat a Tikka for off the shelf accuaracy. I own one in .300WM and also .260rem.

 

[UTGrad]

you cant beat a Tikka for off the shelf accuaracy. I own one in .300WM and also .260rem.

I have a Tikka .308 that is a tack driver with factory Hornady American Whitetail ammo. How's the recoil on that .300 wm Jmed? I am looking at getting a Tikka in .300 but they are lightweight rifles.

 

[TNRifleman]

you cant beat a Tikka for off the shelf accuaracy. I own one in .300WM and also .260rem.

I have a Tikka .308 that is a tack driver with factory Hornady American Whitetail ammo. How's the recoil on that .300 wm Jmed? I am looking at getting a Tikka in .300 but they are lightweight rifles.

I had a Superlite T3 in 300 WM and recoil was not horrible but it certainly let you know you shot it. I replaced the factory stock with a Bell and Carlson and it felt more like a 30-06 shooting 180 gr pills. Still not something you want to shoot all day but for sighting in and then a shot while hunting, it was just fine.

 

[Jmed]

you cant beat a Tikka for off the shelf accuaracy. I own one in .300WM and also .260rem.

I have a Tikka .308 that is a tack driver with factory Hornady American Whitetail ammo. How's the recoil on that .300 wm Jmed? I am looking at getting a Tikka in .300 but they are lightweight rifles.

put a laminate custom stock from boyd's on mine. it helped a little bit. I aint gonna lie, its the hardest hitting rifle I have ever shot, but it is the most accurate gun I have ever shot. it will stack handloads at 300 on top of each other.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I own a T3 lite SS 30-06. Painted the stock and replaced the recoil pad. I love it

 

[vonb]

I have a T3 in .223 and T3X in .22-250 with a 1/8 twist barrel. Both are very accurate and you won't find a smoother bolt in a factory gun.

 

[shirtshirt]

I have a Tikka t3 Hunter LH in .30-06. It's great. I shoot Sako ammunition. Great combination.

 

[TN Song Dog]

bass pro has T3x Lite SS for $679.

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