Tikka T3 Superlite question

[boo radley]

Greetings,

New to the forum and looking forward to participating. I recently picked up a Tikka T3 Superlite in 300 WinMag, and took it to the range. The t3 superlite is just like a t3 lite, except it has a fluted stainless steel barrel.

First 3-round group at 100 yds=1 inch. Not too bad, not great. Then the groups started opening up to about 3". Not good. After trying 2 other factory loads (Winchester and Federal) with the same results I figured something was amiss and called it a day.

Rings and base (DNZ) were still torqued to spec, but I discovered the front action screw was loose (not even finger tight). Maybe I found the problem!lightbulb Well, one problem at least. Anyone know the torque spec for the action screws?

I'm looking forward to posting a full review on this rifle, as I have not seen one yet (lots of t3 reviews, I haven't seen one for the T3 superlight).

Thanks guys,
Boo

 

[boo radley]

Ok, maybe I'll have better luck with this one...to adjust the trigger weight you access an Allen screw through the magazine well. I had to drop the action from the stock to access it, and found that the Allen screw is loc-tited and there is a larger diameter bolt (chrome or stainless) partially blocking the Allen screw. Any T3 owners run into this?

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

Same on the t-3. I have three of them.

 

[kiwi3006]

Just back the allen screw out until it hits the larger bolt. Should end up about 1.5 lb.

Stu.

 

[boo radley]

Thanks guys. Any need to use loc-tite?

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

Kiwi, that is what I did with mine and they are crisp and clean about 1 1/2-2 pounds. Excellent triggers on the sakos. Yes on loctite. Recoil can do amazing things.