Toby Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi,see that there are a few T3 users on the forum.Just wondering if anyone has had problems with the recoil lug(which I believe is aluminum)in chamberings 30-06 or larger?Otherwise interested in general comments positive/negative about these rifles.I've heard two main camps,the they dont make em like they used to and the excellent accuracy straight out the box/value for money crowd.I believe its selling well in USA and Australia.-Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have T3 6.5x55 and it shot a dream out of the box, for me the only criticism is the straight american style stock as I need a high comb, but am going for the Varmint with higher comb in a week or two. Regards redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Toby they are not made like the Tikkas of old and the recoil lug is indeed a piece of aluminium - easily replaced by a machined piece of stainless or similar if one desires. I have shot a few T3's in 308, 30-06 and 6.5x55, they had one thing in common - all shot under an inch consistantly. IMHO, do not buy the lite - the stock is just too flexible. There are no real issues with the rifle other than the bean counting measures (plastic bolt shroud, one action length and plastic magazines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I would say the plastic mag is a plus doesnt go rusty in your pocket etc and is pretty well shatterproof, I have 3 sako ones and had to replace them as they were completely knackered after hill stalking after hinds and getting wet every day, so for a working rifle, which the Tikka is, its more good than bad. imho Agree dont buy the lite, hunter is wood after that laminated or composite varmint stocks Redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I done a lot of reading on the net before buying my T3 and I decided on the laminate stainless in the end. I'm happy with mine, with ammo it likes it groups pretty well. I've not shot it at distance with its favourite as I haven't had it long, but at 50 yards I got a clean bullet hole with 3 shots a couple of times and clover leafs were the worst result. The gun feels well made and the trigger is pretty good too. I'm happy with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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