Subaru_sti5 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 As some may know I have been waiting for my rem700 tactical to arrive in the uk and is well over due and not even in the country yet, I have decided to sack off the 700 as I can't wait any longer and I have learnt in life that if something causes this much agro it is a sure sign it's not worth it. I have taken the plunge and ordered myself a Tikka T3 varmint .308 it cost a couple hundred extra but I was wasting money on land I have paid to shoot on and didn't have a gun to use, it's quite ironic really as when I started thinking about getting my firearms licence a few years back the tikka was the gun I wanted and since then had looked at other things but it must have "meant to be" as that is now the rifle I am getting!! I hope I have made a good choice and am very much looking forward to having it in less than a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I have the Tikka T3 Varmint in .204, excellent rifle, accurate with off the shelf ammo out of the box. You wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I have the T3 Varmint in .243Win. You wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) i have the super varmint 243 i love it foxes hate it ..... Edited July 3, 2014 by camokid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger3167 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Won't be disappointed, great rifles lots of upgrades available if wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan68 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 prefer my t3 varmint over my sako 85 both are .243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just got the call my tikka is waiting for me to pick it up!! Excited! I feel an illness coming on all of a sudden! Hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) prefer my t3 varmint over my sako 85 both are .243 [/quote How much for The Sako? Edited July 9, 2014 by Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) I have one in 243 and like it so much i bought another in 223. Edited July 9, 2014 by bornfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Picked the tikka up this morning and had a result! I ordered blued and they sent me stainless and as there mistake they didn't charge me any extra and actually lost money on the rifle. Great service from the chaps at KWG in handcross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I have the T3 in .22-250 calibre and this rifle I gotta say is nothing short of fantastic IMO! I won't give too much away now but to tell you your in for a treat! Let us know how you get on. ATVB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Cheers bullet boy! Heading out Sunday to get it zeroed and will post my results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Cheers bullet boy! Heading out Sunday to get it zeroed and will post my results! No probs bud. That bolt cycling is so smooth! Start licking your lips!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Super accurate, straight out the box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 As some may know I have been waiting for my rem700 tactical to arrive in the uk and is well over due and not even in the country yet, I have decided to sack off the 700 as I can't wait any longer and I have learnt in life that if something causes this much agro it is a sure sign it's not worth it. I have taken the plunge and ordered myself a Tikka T3 varmint .308 it cost a couple hundred extra but I was wasting money on land I have paid to shoot on and didn't have a gun to use, it's quite ironic really as when I started thinking about getting my firearms licence a few years back the tikka was the gun I wanted and since then had looked at other things but it must have "meant to be" as that is now the rifle I am getting!! I hope I have made a good choice and am very much looking forward to having it in less than a week! "Ordered" ? Have you had confirmation of availability, if GMK are out of stock expect to wait up to a year (maybe more)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 If your refering to the tikka? I ordered it from KWG and I picked it up yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 If your refering to the tikka? I ordered it from KWG and I picked it up yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Well first day out with tikka, 50 rounds all ready to go. Got the scope all sorted and on target ect. Squeezed off the first shot and hit the paper, good start nothing out of the ordinary, pulled off the 2nd shot and off it went to the left by 20 FEET!! Oh we said what happend there, unloaded rifle and pondered then had a look at the end of the mod to find it all nicely buckled!! Unscrewed the mod and the diffuser is mullered. Long and short of the story is the mod has .30 cal on it but the diffuser is only .22!!!! How I still have my face I don't know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Wow, that's not a good start. Is the moderator new or second hand? If the latter could the previous owner have swapped the diffuser/baffles around for some reason? Obviously you need to take this back to its origin of purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 It was brand new scully. It's going back but not sure whether to leave it as that and just get them to swap it or is this serious enough that I need to take it further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 It was brand new scully. It's going back but not sure whether to leave it as that and just get them to swap it or is this serious enough that I need to take it further? I honestly can't answer that one I'm afraid, but can understand your reaction. You would have to establish where the blame lies of course, but I wouldn't be surprised to find if it was a failure of QC at some point the manufacturers would be keen to ensure no more mods have been released for sale in this condition, and more than happy to recompense for the sake of customer care. Not a good recommendation for the manufacturer of that make of mod, which they will be keen to rectify. Let us know the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Are you sure the diffuser is for .22. I am amazed you did not realize something was amiss when the first shot was fired. How do you know the second shot was 20 feet wide, I use witness screens but bloody hell that's a big one.Would love to see some pics of the mod and the damage. Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yes in pretty sure it is .22 as on the uk custom shops website it shows the .22 diffuser being purple. I had to send my first mod back as it was going on a remington but had different thread so they changed it over for me and the original one had a red diffuser which is .30 cal. The first shot hit the paper and there was nothing abnormal about it at all, we only knew it was about 20 feet as when it hit the floor it knocked something up into the air. I will have to work out how to upload photos so I'll try that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Pictures Well that didn't work. It says file is too big how can I upload pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Here are some pictures of the distruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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