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<blockquote data-quote="somerumfun" data-source="post: 1197923" data-attributes="member: 45828"><p>I have acquired two (2) Tikka T3 Lites this year both in 7mm Mag. I have also owned mostly Remington 700 rifles in all sorts of combinations starting in 1981. That is correct 1981. Don't ask me why I know that year. </p><p> </p><p>My goal on the T3 Lite(s) was to have a very "Lite" rifle to stick in my ebberlestock gun backpack, to shoot 168 Bergers accurately and keep them over 2900 fps. (Higher BC for lower weight bullets in 7mm mag. )</p><p> </p><p>Goals partially achieved. I am still working on the Tikkas. I have shot numerous combinations of 168 Bergers, 140 Bergers, Accubond Long Range and other. I have not achieved the consistent 1/2 MOA that I should be able to find. I can find a load that will put two shots touching, but then the group breaks up. I have now gone down to 120 Nosler B tips for accuracy and consistency. I can shoot these to 3240 fps and keep them in for 4 shots. The T3 lites have skinny barrels and might get hot quickly and this may degrade anything over 2 shot groups. Also, they have 9 1/2 twist barrels. This may degrade the 168 Bergers as well. Lastly, they have clips that keep the OAL short. </p><p> </p><p>Still, I love these Tikka T3 lites. Very glassy action, very crisp 2 lb trigger, I actually like the clips. I love the modular format and they are very LITE. They are very Sako esque. Not quite Sakos, but not crap either. Very nice. I will keep working them. I know that I can shoot these Tika t3 Lites to 600 yards Minute of Deer (even Coues) no problem. I know I could shoot the first two shots touching. </p><p> </p><p>Remington 700s- I mean, man. The best bang for your accuracy buck right now is the Remington 700 Long Range in choose your caliber. Out of the box accuracy. Everything we have shot from this platform can be worked to real accuracy. Any one of the available calibers for the Long Range has been made to shoot. Shooting at or under 600 yards should not be a problem for any of them. Up to and including the 300 RUM (hence somerumfun my user name). </p><p> </p><p>If you reload, I would go with the Remington 700 Long Range. If you don't....I still would start with the Remington 700 Long Range.......then buy a Tikka T3 lite for portability. </p><p> </p><p>Let us all know which way you went on this. Have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="somerumfun, post: 1197923, member: 45828"] I have acquired two (2) Tikka T3 Lites this year both in 7mm Mag. I have also owned mostly Remington 700 rifles in all sorts of combinations starting in 1981. That is correct 1981. Don't ask me why I know that year. My goal on the T3 Lite(s) was to have a very "Lite" rifle to stick in my ebberlestock gun backpack, to shoot 168 Bergers accurately and keep them over 2900 fps. (Higher BC for lower weight bullets in 7mm mag. ) Goals partially achieved. I am still working on the Tikkas. I have shot numerous combinations of 168 Bergers, 140 Bergers, Accubond Long Range and other. I have not achieved the consistent 1/2 MOA that I should be able to find. I can find a load that will put two shots touching, but then the group breaks up. I have now gone down to 120 Nosler B tips for accuracy and consistency. I can shoot these to 3240 fps and keep them in for 4 shots. The T3 lites have skinny barrels and might get hot quickly and this may degrade anything over 2 shot groups. Also, they have 9 1/2 twist barrels. This may degrade the 168 Bergers as well. Lastly, they have clips that keep the OAL short. Still, I love these Tikka T3 lites. Very glassy action, very crisp 2 lb trigger, I actually like the clips. I love the modular format and they are very LITE. They are very Sako esque. Not quite Sakos, but not crap either. Very nice. I will keep working them. I know that I can shoot these Tika t3 Lites to 600 yards Minute of Deer (even Coues) no problem. I know I could shoot the first two shots touching. Remington 700s- I mean, man. The best bang for your accuracy buck right now is the Remington 700 Long Range in choose your caliber. Out of the box accuracy. Everything we have shot from this platform can be worked to real accuracy. Any one of the available calibers for the Long Range has been made to shoot. Shooting at or under 600 yards should not be a problem for any of them. Up to and including the 300 RUM (hence somerumfun my user name). If you reload, I would go with the Remington 700 Long Range. If you don't....I still would start with the Remington 700 Long Range.......then buy a Tikka T3 lite for portability. Let us all know which way you went on this. Have fun. [/QUOTE]
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