Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

[clivej]

Hi to all, my first post on your forum.

I was looking to get a Tikka T3 lite stainless in 308 for deer stalking, my local dealer has one in stock and it feels just right.
BUT after a look through the Tikka website I see they do a Varmint stainless model but it's nearly 2lb's heavier. As i will be doing a lot of hill climbing and walking will the extra weight be to much??

And which is the better buy???

 

[EastHunter]

Hi Clivej.

Y got a friend that own a t3 lite in 300wsm and it a pleasure to shot.
The rifle is also very acurrate (above many factory rifle from my experience).
2 pound sound nothing like that but if you walk all day long it will make a difference. All depend on your physical shape and andurance.
The T3 lite will be a better chose in my idea. The final chose is your, either weapon will be a good hunting tool.

 

[britz]

I have a t3 lite stainless in 300wsm and I really like it. I have never shot a varmint model. However, the lite is a vary accurate rifle out of the box and if you are going to be carrying it than the lite is a better choice imho. If you are going to do a lot of bench shooting then the varmint would be a better choice. If you are planning on making lots of quarter mile shots then the varmint is a better choice.

 

[kiwi1]

Hi There,
The T3 lite is a great setup and you should achieve sub MOA groups at 100yrds no problems. Have a look at a 7mm08 Rem instead of a 308, Less felt recoil and less noise and better konck down at 200rds, Kiwi

 

[WildcatB]

I have both. The T3 lite is a 270 wsm and the varmint is a .308. With a scope and bipod it's pretty heavy. I wouldn't want to pack it around the mountains. On the other hand, the T3 lite is ideal for the back country.


Paul

 

[300WSMMAD]

just to throw a curve ball at ya, why not a T3 laminate?

Best of all of them IMO, cause I own one too

a little heavier than the standard T3 lite ,not much tho and a miles stiffer stock than the synthetic.

Worth considering,

either way you wont be dissapointed with a tikka, but while youre in the gun shop get or order a Limbsaver recoil pad for it in whatever caliber you deside, the standard ones are spawned from old tyres and are as hard as the hobs of hell.

Regards 300WSMMAD

 

[300WSMMAD]

Hi There,
Have a look at a 7mm08 Rem instead of a 308, Less felt recoil and less noise and better konck down at 200rds, Kiwi

Um er yeah dunno about that aye.

dude, less noise!!! come on.

pretty weak reason

 

[britz]

How hard is it to bed a lamanate tikka stock? That recoil lug may pose an issue, or won't it?

 

[soren]

I bought a T3 Lite for my son as his first deer rifle ( he's got a few years to go ) in .243. I put a Burris Fullfield 3x9x40 Ball. Plx. on it. It is such a sweet shooting rifle that I now have one of my own in .243 w/ Leupy 4.5x14x40 vh. ret. 30mm tube. It's a great carry gun for deer. I shoot better groups at 200 yds than most shoot at 100. No bs. I am not crazy about the stock; but for an inexpensive rifle it's hard to beat.

 

[clivej]

Thanks for the replies, please keep them coming.
Is the composit stock realy OK it's just I don't like the idea of minding a timber stock out in the field.
And also any comments on the shorter barrel version.

I think I will get a Tikka T3, the best price I can get a T3 lite stainless is €1100, about $1400. Ireland is an expensive palce to buy rifles.

 

[Nomad]

Have the T3 in stainless in a 06 shoots good and a heavy barrel 223
took the 223 to gunsmith and trimed down the barrel lost weight still 24 inch
barrel.........

 

[britz]

Thanks for the replies, please keep them coming.
Is the composit stock realy OK it's just I don't like the idea of minding a timber stock out in the field.
And also any comments on the shorter barrel version.

I think I will get a Tikka T3, the best price I can get a T3 lite stainless is €1100, about $1400. Ireland is an expensive palce to buy rifles.

Holy cow! I paid $640 for mine two years ago.

 

[rtv900]

The T3 Lite is a nice gun. I have on in .243 and I love it. I liked it so much I bought a second one just like it. Its shoots very well. The synthetic stock is just fine. I would like to have one that has a higher quality fell to it but the bottom line is the gun shoot very well with it right out of the box. My hats off to Tikka. They make a good gun.

 

[Chopaka81]

If you can find a T3 Varmint in one of the WSM chamberings (270, 7mm, or 300) - SNATCH IT UP!!! You will not regret it.

I do own a T3 Lite in 270 Win. It is a lights out shooter.