walker Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 just wondering if any one has or have had a tikka t3 lit and what are they like thing ing of getting one for my first .243? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yep, I have one in 6.5 Swede. Its a lovely smooth cycling rifle which consistently cloverleafs at 100yds. Apart from a nasty plastic bolt shroud, it is solid and well made with a great trigger. If the bolt shroud bothers you, aftermarket steel replacements are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have one in 6.5 too and would have no worries about getting another, I have had no trouble with mine. Very accurate straight out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You won't regret it-Ive got a T3 Lite in .22-250 and its one fantastic rifle. Brilliant guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Same ere....had one in 6,5mm...it shot anything well if not clover leafs. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Forgot to say the cycling of the bolt is so so smooth!Id have another T3 anyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Walker Before you buy one take a look at the Howa 1500, brother in law has one in .308 and I must say I prefer it to the tikka. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Accuracy and reliability wise they are fine, the full length barrel was a pig to get some balance into because the stock, and rear stock in particular, are so light, newer versions are available with a shorter barrel and screw cut. The plastic bolt shroud is no more than aesthetics, it is not even required, can't see what the problem is with it. I like my Tikkas, but I like the Hunter better. Edited October 3, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 They're nice rifles. Just bought one in .243 myself and it's shooting sub 1" with every load I've given it from start to just under maximum charge with the first bullet I've tried. That's not a bad effort and I know I can get it tighter when I've had a chance to play with it a bit. My mate has two Lites, a .222 and a 6.5x55 and they shoot well too. I won a comp against a fella shooting an Accuracy International sniper rifle some time ago with his .222! I'm not saying it's a better gun, but it's bloody accurate! I can shoot three rounds through the same hole with it at 100 yards, five if it's not rushed into getting hot. I've never used the T3 Hunter but it looks nice. I did once have a laminate version in 6.5 and that was very nice indeed. If weight and money weren't an issue that's what I would have bought. It really is a nice gun! The plastic bits do bug me a little but they're functional and don't often fail. The triggers are brilliant and the bolts smooth. You could do a lot worse that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 had a 22/250 excellent kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've got a t3 in 223... Fantastic rifle, I sent mine to uk gunworks to be tuned up a little with some after market bits but it worked fine with out them, I have just ordered a Macmillan stock for mine aswell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not sure who it was maybe Adam f but I could be wrong asked the same a few weeks back. He ended up buying a Sauer! On a slightly different note..... If anyone needs it, I've a T3 action spanner (this was CNC'd out of a solid block of steel 6 inches Dia and an inch thick) along with a barrel clamp. Only used once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I have a 223 and 243 in tikka lite and would not part with them very accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ive got a T3 Lite .204 on the way, have to wait another 6 weeks before I get my mitts on it though. Been watching youtube videos over and over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ive got a T3 Lite .204 on the way, have to wait another 6 weeks before I get my mitts on it though. Been watching youtube videos over and over If you are actually waiting on GMK, who have no stock, don't hold your breath! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you are actually waiting on GMK, who have no stock, don't hold your breath! ATB! Im overseas and put in for variation before I left. Its just got approved last week. So wont be home for another six weeks. Its in the RFD waiting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Im overseas and put in for variation before I left. Its just got approved last week. So wont be home for another six weeks. Its in the RFD waiting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 My t3 with warne rings and a steel meopta never ever lost zero and the scope simply needed a few clicks of elevation on the centered turrets. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Im overseas and put in for variation before I left. Its just got approved last week. So wont be home for another six weeks. Its in the RFD waiting for me. As a matter of interest I have several sets of mounts available for the Tikka, NEW and used, (but you would never know they were used), in both 25mm/1" and 30mm. If you (or anyone) has any interest PM me what you need and I'll check, good deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I have 2 in small and large, thinking about buying a medium if i find one at the right price hehe. the one has and after market bolt shroud as i heard of the stories or them cracking but the 6.5, even with a crack in it i will leave as is for now. i have put a lighter spring in the trigger, and that shoots sweet, oh and a new barrel on the 6.5. the bolts are smooth but i still get the wet'n'dry on it and then onto the polishing machine, now their both very smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 have one in 223 very accurate and i haven't done that much load testing with it yet. so looking very promising indeed when i settle on best load for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have a T3 Hunter. Very lightwieght so worth considering Both guns are superb BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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