cluais Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Lads looking for some info about tikka tac in .223 Will be using gun for fox shooting only Anyone own one and would they give it good or bad reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I don't own one but I have used one, very good accuracy but is a bit heavy if that's important to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Mate has one. Very impressive kit. Not sure if they still come with muzzle break or not. His did, but it's next to useless anyhow as the noise is horrendous, as is the blast if you're acting as spotter; dust and **** all over the place! Good mod' is the way to go. As has been said; heavy rifle, but well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks for that,I'm a bit worried about the weight alright.. By the time scope,bipod and mod go on it would be tough going across fields with it.. Any other make you would recommend just don't like the feel of the cz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 thats why they make slings,.... or the tikka lite. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger3167 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 TikaT3 Lite if you still fancy a Tika. The clues in the name. Own two tactical very heavy with everything fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks for that,I'm a bit worried about the weight alright.. By the time scope,bipod and mod go on it would be tough going across fields with it.. Any other make you would recommend just don't like the feel of the cz We mostly use our rifles from vehicles, but I use my T3 Varmint for stalking and that's no lightweight. A good, tactical sling of the type which fits like a harness distributes a lot of the weight, and the rifle is carried 'out front'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks for that,I'm a bit worried about the weight alright.. By the time scope,bipod and mod go on it would be tough going across fields with it.. Any other make you would recommend just don't like the feel of the cz So why a lump like the Tactical, what advantage do you think that will give you over (for example) a Lite for fox work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't think it will give me an advantage,I know a dealer that has one going cheap and it's like new condition.. Never wanted a tactical just an opertunity has come up for a bargin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 there not that heavy this is the super varmint the same just with ss barrel ... very accurate rifle mine is my all rounder foxing and stalking gun .... if you like it go for it you wont be disappointed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Heres my Tikka T3 Varmint in .204 with Drone, awesome combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) T3 .204 GRS Stock Drone Pro 10x PES mod - Z Aim sling makes for easy carrying Edited July 4, 2014 by V8 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Some really lovely guns there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I don't think it will give me an advantage,I know a dealer that has one going cheap and it's like new condition.. Never wanted a tactical just an opertunity has come up for a bargin It isn't a bargain if you don't like heavy guns, the Varmint/Tactical versions of rifles give you no advantage of accuracy for that one off shot in the field. You said you were concerned about weight, so it obviously up to you, I have no use whatsoever for heavy field guns (Rimfire or centrefire), just not interested in carrying that weight for hours for no benefit. Heavy guns are favoured by some, and light by some, I have no need for heavy guns since my serious Range/Target/Competition days! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 That's some collection there,also going to take a look at a sako hunter in 223 would this be lighter then the tikka.. Love the timber in the stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 That's some collection there,also going to take a look at a sako hunter in 223 would this be lighter then the tikka.. Love the timber in the stock Yes, but, the decision is yours, best to pick up and handle as many as you can, then decide what you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well lads went to look at the tactical but I didn't like the weight of it as all my night time shooting is done solo so just too heavy But I did see a t3 lite 20" barell with 1:8 twist which I did like Also a Remington vssf 2 but seemed a bit longer, it had a stainless barell,fluted 1:12 twist Anyone recamend one over the other (the t3 is looking like my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Have a look at cz my 223 as a 1in 9 twist and a lot light than the guns you are looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well lads went to look at the tactical but I didn't like the weight of it as all my night time shooting is done solo so just too heavy But I did see a t3 lite 20" barell with 1:8 twist which I did like Also a Remington vssf 2 but seemed a bit longer, it had a stainless barell,fluted 1:12 twist Anyone recamend one over the other (the t3 is looking like my favourite My T3 Lite Stainless (pic above) in .223 is 1-8, most are 1-12, they did a run of 1-8 for a few years either side of about 2006. Works for me! Nothing wrong with the Remington although many will suggest it isn't the gun the Tikka is. Simple fact is accuracy wise and reliability wise etc there is nothing in it, the Tikka may have the edge on build quality but they will both last years if you look after them. Get whichever you want, I'm sure you will be happy with either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 You wont go wrong with either, but for resale value and the detachable box magazine, plus build quality, I would go for the Tikka. Saying that, I'm not one for caring much what others think of my guns really, it's all down to individual taste.I tend to buy what I like, so I still may trade in my T3 at some time for a sporterised No4 in 7.62 as I've always fancied one. Get the one YOU like, you wont be happy otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks all for the input,ended up buying the t3 lite Just suited me better with the weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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