Tikka Review: This Budget Build Makes Expensive Guns Obsolete
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I found Mountain Tactical has some great upgrades for Tikka rifles
they have a replacement trigger spring for $10 to drop the trigger weight
I got a metal magazine ,a limb saver but pad , and a one piece 20 moa rail
But you are correct I wish the muzzle came threaded 300 win mag
T3X super lite . Ouch LoL 😂
Great video. What’s the brand and model of recoil pad you upgraded to? Thx.
I’m the person you talked to on X that had a problem with one of my tikkas not feeding any rounds. Beretta just sent it back to me and Turns out it was my Gunsmith who didn’t properly seat the action into the stock after he threaded it lol she’s just like my other ones now 🤙🏻 love em all
My tikka hated hornady ammo I would find brass shavings and it didn’t feed well sent the box back to hornady and they said they were out of spec
Hello Jim from Northern Ontario. I have the Tikka T3X Light in 7mm-08 and the first thing I did was update the stock . The OEM Tikka stock was changed to an MDT HNT26 Carbon Fibre Chassis. What a difference that made it was unbelievable. I topped it with a Burris Veracity Scope 2-12X42 and an MDT 20 MOA Picatinny Rail and MDT Tactical Rings and MDT Flush Mount Magazine. It weighs 8 pounds and shoots like a dream. I held that rifle in my hands for 14 minutes till an 8 Pointer turned broadside so I could take a shot. No neck shots for me nope! It’s my go to rifle now and it performs flawlessly. I adjusted the trigger down as low as I could but I might treat myself to a different trigger like a Timney. Oh and I also have the Sako Hunter in .308 and the Sako Precision in 7mm REM Mag. Seems like I always grab the T3X for my go rifle for hunting though. Loved the video. Might have to try the Sig Sauer ammo if I can find it.
There was a kid at the range today that shot a .56 MOA group at 200 yards with a t3x. There were at least three of us with semi custom rifles which cost at least 2x that couldn’t come close. Pretty impressive
I shot a 5 shot .37” group with my Christensen Mesa in .308 the other day. It doesn’t mean anything at all. It’s a 1 MOA gun, like most Tikkas. These stories about small groups are completely pointless unless the group was A LOT of rounds.
Says alot for the trigger man 🫡🫡👍👍
@@RaymondTusk74 and your Christensen is a 1 MOA gun, unlike most Christensens. Difference being basically all tikkas are sub MOA so the occasional sub half-MOA example become much more likely.
@@nathanmccullough7755How many Christensens have you owned and shot? Don’t have hundreds of data points to say “most christensens arent 1 MOA guns”?
Probably not. RUclips isn’t reality dude. It’s mostly BS. Do you think Christensen is running a warranty on 85% of their stock and will be out of business by Friday? No. Do you think the finish is bad or do you think that letting it sit on sandpaper for a hour is a dumb idea? The guns run man. Despite what the Bergara channel of “my hunting gun would win top 10 at most PRS matches so obviously that’s BS” may tell you.
@@nathanmccullough7755 Well said brother. It’s not only a
1 MOA Rifle it’s Damn near double the price. And the action not even Close to TIKKA nor will it e ever. Thanks for that ENLIGHTENING Story Brother take a lot to admit something as in this case!! Thanks again
The people aren't wrong. Thanks for letting the public know. Tikka has been my go-to rifle for over 20 years.
@@EndoftheBlock7224 well Said BROTHER As it has Been mine “Tikka” didn’t know there were others lol.
Tikka - best reasonably priced production rifle on earth
I think the CZ600 is underrated.
Any Browning A-Bolt
@@stevenwinegar9355CZ doesn’t deserve praise after getting rid of the 550
Sometimes the terrain can trick you into having your weapon unknowingly canted. So a bubble is an added complexity, but very worth it on any scoped rifle with long leggs.
I am a newb, but I do have a bubble and I find it interesting. I keep both eyes open, one can see the bubble while I line up the shot and shoot, it seems to work really well for me. I wonder if others keep both eyes open or I am insane.
@@gruanger If one of your eyeballs is canted away from the other, you might look insane
@@gruanger it’s the proper way to shoot, especially if you’re a shotgunner. I shoot competitive skeet and sporting clays. I didn’t break my first hunt straight until I realize I needed to start shooting both eyes open to pick the target up quicker. So I say keep up the good work.
Have taken at least 20 deer with my 243 t3. Few years ago got a T3x in 6.5 creed. Both have been 100% reliable tight grouping guns that just work.
Honest question. You had 243. Why get a 6.5cm? They are so close. Tikka uses same action for short and long cartridges. .270 would be a good compliment to the 243.
@@mikemellon80 My mom won it in a fireman calendar give away. She dosnt hunt so I use the 6.5 and my wife uses the 243. Took her first deer with it last year.
@@mikemellon80they aren't close shooting the weight bullets Tikka barrels allow. They are a 1-10, so a high BC 90 gr, or a soft point 100 is all you got. If Tikka came with a 1-8, and you might could shoot 108s , then maybe. I love my 243. It's a savage, but a 140gr .264 will drop deer a little better. In my opinion
@@Gunrunner223 my.243 t3 with 100 grain kicks the shit outta me.but it's a Super lite. My t3x 308 heavy barrel 130 grain on the other hand kicks like a .223. must be the weight
@@Gunrunner223 I agree. But a .270 “kills deer like lightning” per David Petzal. And I agree. Since the tikka isn’t a short action I’d prefer the much faster and flatter .270 over the 6.5. The CM isn’t magic and doesn’t beat the 270 on drop till you get out well past 600 yards
Absolutely no flinch 11:40
Pro
Not really that hard to not flinch. First thing anyone should learn other than safety.
How can anyone complain about Tikka factory trigger? Throw an aftermarket spring in and turn it right down. Hard to beat
Exactly my thoughts.
I'm using factory triggers with lighter springs in both of my PRS rifles and they're excellent. No creep, break like glass and reliable.
yep a $3 spring = $200 upgrade
Mines now at 1.3 lbs and wonderful.
Most popular rifle in New Zealand. We don't have your tag and season thing here. We can shoot all day every day no limit. Tikka is so accurate and reliable for a reason.
Yep, pretty much standard issue!
Every way they try to suck money off you. Our parasitic government thinks ALL money belongs to Caesar. They want everyone a slave to a debtor, so you got to climb mountains to succeed.
11:40 So glad you kept that blooper in the video. Happens to me all the time.
I bought my Tikka T3X in 30-06 with plans to upgrade the stock and replace the barrel and go 280 AI. I decided to shoot it first before I made any modifications. It shoots so well, I'm leaving it alone. For now.
What stock would you swap for?
I have a GRS Bifrost stock on my T3X And it's awesome
hell yeah!
The Tikka is a great platform for the 280ai, especially with prefit barrel options. You will notice a significant drop in recoil and increase in long range performance over the 30-06.
Funny I had the same thought when I bought my Tikka 06.
Here in Europe I don’t think I’ve ever seen a T3X that wasn’t factory threaded.
I find the trigger to be excellent once you put in a new trigger spring
Ammo sleeve with the pointy end up , right at your cheek 😂
Can you do a video on the all of the 10% rifles that you keep on shooting?
I have had the opposite experience with my Tikka T3X Veil Wideland. I really liked all the features and looks of it. Also, so many people love their Tikka's accuracy. So I got two, one in 308 and one in 30-06. The first thing I noticed is that the chambers are so tight it goes from being a buttery smooth action when empty to being a difficult to close action when ammo is loaded. When I shot the 308 I would consistently get two rounds touching or close to it, and one round 1.5" away. I think, maybe it's the ammo or the optic. Tried 8-10 different types of ammo and 4 scopes, same story for all with varying degrees of spread on the two rounds that land near each other. So I think, maybe it's me, maybe I've developed a flinch. Mount one of the scopes on an incredibly cheap ruger american, use the same ammo, 3 rounds touching. It may be the barrel heating up and touching the touch point tikka puts in the stock on the T3X. Next step is trying a different stock. But it's pretty insane to pay about $1,400 for a gun and then go through many hundreds of dollars of ammo, multiple scopes, and then need to try and buy a new stock (cheap decent quality stocks being bare minimum $300+). The chambers being so tight is ridiculous as well. I have read that they do this to try and get better accuracy. I have also found a decent number of people who have the same problems with their Tikkas on hunting and shooting forums.
Make sure it’s completely free-floated, if the stock touches the barrel you can get some shots that are off. If the stock is touching the barrel, get some sandpaper and sand it down.
Ron spoomer just reviewed one out the box in 308 that shot sub 1/2 in at 100yds with factory loads, now your video im pretty sure my next will be a tikka
Do it we all love our tikkas
Tikka T3x Lite in 7mm-08! New Riton 2-12x44, Bog Sherpa Tripod, and a box of 150 Gr ELDX!
55 year old first year hunter… that’s my setup.
It's never to late!! Great setup you have! Wishing you all the best in your hunting adventures. Good Luck and welcome to the passion.
Sounds like you got a winner...I'm running 6.5CM and 308 as a second year hunter. If 7mm-08 was as easy to find as 6.5 and 308 I might've gone that direction. I really like it for what it is
7-08 is an awesome round,power,range without brutal recoil.
got a tikka t3 for my first hunting rifle probably, 16 years ago. i have taken many animals with it and never have changed anything on it, still one of my go to rifles for hunting. shoots great, runs great and is fairly light. i would 100% recommend it to anyone and everyone if you dont have one already
Tikkas are one of the greatest out of the box rifles.I have shot quite a few Tikka rifles and they are awesome.My Tikka t3 in.223 can shoot a half inch group at 100 yards on a calm day.Their tactical rifle is a bit spendy but can really hold some of the best groupings I've ever shot and you can't beat the smooth action.
Whaaat? Your Tikka has a so, so trigger? Both of mine are top notch. Right up there with the custom triggers on my other rifles. Maybe you got a lemon? The factory Tikka trigger is one of the best at its price point. Great out of the box and just keeps getting better the more you shoot it.
I’ve got two Tikkas. A .270 Winchester and my newest in 300 WSM. First group from the 300 is 0.55” with factory Norma TipStrike 170 grain ammo. Best group with the 270 is 0.36” with 129 grain LRX Handloads. Love the Tikka t3x!
I’ve gotta 3 different ammo type for my tikka so far and all three shot half inch groups the first was swift scirocco 2 165gr next was a terminal accent 165gr and last was a non lead Barnes tsx 165gr and all were factory loads from federal I personally am blown away by its ability to take all the ammo I’ve thrown at it and stacks bullets on top eachother.
What cartridge?
@@heathgerig6849I think he’s shooting 7mm that’s the only offering in 165 for the federal terminal ascents (unless he’s hand loading)
Verovelinni sling. Cordura outside, neoprene on the shoulder. Does not stretch, does not bounce when walking. Stays put.
Thank you
Bought my first deer rifle this year and went with the T3x Hunter in .308, mainly because of the reviews y’all have done in the past on the Tikka. Can’t wait to hunt with it this fall!
It's hard to beat Tikka for under a grand. It's just a great hunting rifle.
There’s a lot of talk about ethical range and why shoot at 500. If the shot has been taken at 200 and it turns out it’s not clean, the animal goes 300 in a few seconds, you want to be able to get another round in it and now it’s at 500. Practice at 500 was all of a sudden a good idea
All i have done to my tikka is stock pillars and over size titanium recoil lug. I then lightened the trigger to where it was safe consistently. I also changed bottom metal to fit aics mag and routed out the stock. Man what a long range rig. Im smashing accuracy to 1000m easily ever shot from a fluted hunting barrel and an almost stock rifle. Yes these are reloads and yes they are seated longer than ssami but hey its cheaper than any custom gun ive ever seen and just as accurate.
Kudos on not flinching on that dry fire haha!
I love my Tikka T3X as well, very solid and very reliable gun. It’s the type of gun I’ll get for my kids when it’s time.
Bought a new production Remington 700 308 a few months back as first gun to get into precision rifle shooting. Tried a few ammos and it was about 2 moa. I think part of that was me being a new shooter. Second time out, I tested some Hornady Black 168gr and was consistently getting sub moa 5 shot groups. Best group being .44 moa. I came across another newer Remington 700 and bought it just to see if it was just as capable. Was in a hogue overmolded stock at the time. So no, didn't shoot quite as good. But was able to shoot sub moa. I then proceeded to take that rifle and invest $1800 into it. I did reach a point of diminishing returns as far as the accuracy goes. But certain things made the rifle so much more enjoyable to shoot.
I have 6 Tikkas. Some semi custom (new barrels and stocks) and others fully stock. They are all amazing and shoot.
My only complaint about the video is that I disagree with Jim about the trigger. A 2lb clean breaking single stage trigger can be upgraded. But it won’t be much better.
Spot on except for the trigger. Consensus is it’s one of the best factory triggers in existence, and I agree on my three guns. Crisp, clean, no travel. Add a $5-10 spring swap and it goes to 1-1.5 pounds no problem.
Add a better recoil pad and you’re golden! Swapping stocks without needing to bed an action and spinning on prefit barrels without a gunsmith are massive bonuses.
If you want to get crazy, Ti bolt handles, bolt fluting, even action machining are widely available at good prices.
The gun if you’re not going custom IMO.
Check out the Tikka 3HGR Overberget Gun Sling. I like it because it's super quick to adjust which was a huge help on my last bison hunt in the mountains. There were days when I'd be carrying my big pack, so the ability to sling the rifle OVER the pack and quickly tighten it up was helpful for the long treks. And then, when not carrying the big pack, you can leave it tight and it works just the same as a regular sling. Another win by Tikka.
I bought a Latigo leather sling 30 years ago, loved it ever since.
A lot of the negatives are kinda addressed by going up the tikka models. Things like the stock and threaded barrels are options on the tikkas, you just have to get the correct model. My CTR has the threaded barrel and there are models with nicer stocks (walnut option too).
2 years ago, I bought a Tikka T3X lightweight in 6.5 CR for my birthday. I decided to go with the more expensive model ($1,100) with the skinny muzzle break included, Cerracote and camo stock, and I am glad I did. Only thing I added was an old Leupold 4x16 Tactical scope I had laying around and a sling I didn't even notice the "hard" recoil pad, it's a kitten to shoot. I never shot anything out of it but handloads, I get around .5 MOA with the Hornady EDL M's and X's 143 grain all the Hunting bullets I have tried are under 1 MOA (Nosler Partition, Speer Gold Dot, Sierra Gamegetter all 140g over 43,8g of 6,5 Staball. I like bullets that mushroom and retain weight. I have 3 gun safes full of hunting rifles, mostly Remington 700s and this is the rifle I grab to hunt deer.
Tikka is hands down my go to rifle company. I have T3 or T3X rifles in .223, .22-250, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm,-08, 7mm Rem. Mag., .308 and .30-06. I just ordered a Stocky's NextGen Ultra Carbon Hunter Composite Accublock stock to put on my 6.5 Creedmoor yesterday. I don't do a lot of long range hunting, so most of my rifles wear a Leupold 2.5-8x36 scope. BTW, my favorite slings are Browning horsehair which I don't believe they make any more.
How is the recoil on 3006? Thanks
The timing of this video is perfect for me. I got my T3x last year. I don’t take it out much because I can only hunt with it in neighboring states. I started to get the itch with the cool air moving in and started looking for new tikka content but not much on the tube. Then I open RUclips today and this is the first video I see.
My tikka loves the sig ammo also, a little heavier; 175gr .308. Puts them in sub MOA groups all day, not much else.
You wanted a sling suggestion…mystery ranch hands-free rifle sling is worth checking out. Keeps your rifle tucked away while walking but deploys quickly when it’s time for action.
My Tikka T3 300 win mag was the best option ever for my Africa Safari and my elk hunts here in the States!!
I’m thinking of getting the 300 win mag what ammo do you use and set up
how is the recoil for you?
@@rainsong7327I threaded the muzzle and got a muzzle brake and added a BackFire pad. That fixed the recoil, but it is louder than sin. So, I am going to get a suppressor for it next. At that point, I think it might be the perfect gun.
@@kevinbuie5144It has a vortex crossfire 4-16x50 scope. A muzzle brake and Backfire Recoil pad. I am going to remove the muzzle brake and add a suppressor. For the Safari I used Terminal Ascent by Federal (200 grain). I am hoping to be loading my own by the time I use it on my next elk or moose hunt.
@@ricksfamily2000 thank you for the info
Tikka is probably the most popular rifle here in Sweden. I own 2 tikka both of them have German Niggeloh slings super comfortable quiet and good grip on the shoulder. I think it is the best sling you can put on a hunting rifle.
I love my T3x in 30.06. Changed out the butt pad for a Limb Saver, changed the grip module to get my hand a more virtical angle, and put on The Ultimate Gun Sling.
The recoil pad on a Tikka is made for driven hunt, not laying down hammering targets, obviously you should upgrade it if you want to shoot long range with it :)
I have a Tikka T3 Lite, 20” barrel (earlier model than the T3x). At age 70, I got tired of the recoil from the synthetic stock, so I put a pillar bedded, Boyds laminate stock on it. It will shoot .5” to .75” at 100 consistently, when shooting 150g SST hand loads. It hangs around 1” with 165g loads but that’s me and the recoil, not the rifle. Scope is a Nikon, Black FX, 6-24x50.
My t3x in .300 wm gives me a lot of confidence. It's proven many times that it will make first round hits on milk jugs out to 500-600 yards.
Tikka is at the top of my list for my next rifle. Not having a threaded barrel is my #1 hangup. You can get them on some of the more expensive models, but they all have longer barrels that aren't as preferable to me for a suppressor host.
I’ve owned 1 bergara wilderness terrain in 6.5 creedmoor and a cva long range hunter in a 7prc which is a bergara. They don’t hold a candle to my 3 tikkas for grouping bullets.
What are your Tikkas chambered in?
How's the grouping on the cascade I have a bergara ridge and hmr in 6.5 that shoot under a inch with federal blue box I have a 7mm t3x varmint and can't get it to shoot under an inch I only tried 3 different boxes of ammo and could be the recoil to I'm not the best shooter but not the worst either
308 6.5creed 300wsm
Cascade got traded off. Best group was inch and half.
Also own a Bergara Ridge in 6.5 Creed @ CVA Cascade XT in 7 PRC and can routinely get Sub MOA 5 round groups in both. 6.5 Creed loves Barns LRX and the 7 PRC does well with the standard Hornady stuff which is basically the only thing that’s available where I’m at.
Jim, use the fhf rifle sling! It’s well worth the money when you are hunting out west and covering a few miles a day. It’s a bit pricey ($70) but makes hiking with a rifle sooo much nicer/easier.
I recently built a costume Tika T3x action on Woox cobra in 22 cread. I love ot
It's really too bad Sako discontinued their A7 Roughtech Pro rifles. They were in a great spot in between a Tikka and Sako 85. I have one in .308 and will keep it forever.
Medium profile fluted barrel at a proper 24". A very nice solid stock with an aluminum bedding frame as the interface. Very nice trigger.
Incredibly accurate rifle.
All of the shortcomings you listed for the T3X were not present on the A7 Roughtech Pro.
There was another, regular A7 but it was not as good. That one was cheaper, but didn't have the integrated aluminum bedding frame or fluted barrel. Plus the stock was one of those "softouch" jobs that get a sticky feeling after a while. Hate that.
I'm thinking of getting a T3X in 7mm-08. If I get it, I'd swap the stock for a Bell & Carlson. I know Tikka makes a "Roughtech" version. But it's not the same.
I wish Tikka or Sako would make rifles chambered in .280A.I. That would be sweet.
If you are going to have a long action anyway, .280 Ackley Improved would be a fantastic option.
"turns out it prefers ammo"....gold
thanks Jim
your reviews are always HUGE value add...your pros and cons(achilles heel) and how to improve stock models are the best in this space. thankyou!
I know it’s more, but a Tikka t3x veil solves most of the problems. I have one in 308, came threaded, put it in a Greyboe phoenix 2 stock. I absolutely love that gun!
Nailed it. I’ve done a couple things, Boyds stock, bottom metal, recoil lug upgrade plus bedding -it’s a 7mm Mag. thats butter. Going to be getting a 7.08. It will have that cool recoil pad on it for sure.
With a $10 trigger spring the trigger is right up there with any single stage target trigger amd even from the factory it's one of the best triggers out there and is user adjustable down to about 2-2.5 lbs which is as light as you'd want to go on a hunting rifle. Unless you're a sucker for a 2 stage trigger there is absolutely no need to modify the trigger beyind a yo dave or atlas works trigger spring which takes all of 10 mins to swap out.
YES!! I've been wanting a T3X for years and I literally just picked up my first one at the PO 10 minutes ago, so happy to see this video!!
I'm going to keep my GoPro aimed downrange. Thay way I can say it's the camera angle...I agree on the Tikka. I have 2 Howa 1500 cm. Both are accurate(precise). The Houge stock version is fun to shoot but it's cumbersome even though I shoot BR/Prone, targets only. I put a barreled action,6.5cm, with 24" heavy, threaded barrel in a MDT chassis. Shoots great...
Great rifle. My buddy went to the range with me with his tikka he only used once or twice, 6.5 and 24” with a really shitty 3-9 scope…. and I was able to dial it in to 1 moa But noticeable how the muzzle jumps quite a bit with each shot, the action was smoother than butter to operate.
Tikka T3 shooter since 2010 (original T3). My goto.
I have a tikka T3X superlite chambered in 300win mag. Replaced a bunch of parts with titanium & it’s now really light.
I have the Tikka T3X CTR it came with a threaded barrel and doesn't have fluting, therefore it's not as lite as yours. I've up-graded everything that I can while keeping the factory chassis and I'm loving it. Upgrades are But pad, Tikka vertical hand grip, Trigger spring, adj. cheek comb, Arca Rail, Monopod, bipod, 5-30x56 scope, bubble level on the scope and the barrel lug. Thanks for you honest thoughts and demonstration.
If they threaded the barrels on the t3x lite stainless it would be perfect.
Never let a gunsmith touch a Tikka action! This came from a gunsmith. It isn't a 700 and you won't gain anything. Stock actions you can buy prefit barrels with a shoulder, not the remage barrel. I've shot 3 F class matches with a stock T3 tac with a Preferred prefit barrel.
It's a great rifle, except the stocks are made of recycled sex toys. The T3 costs around $1300 here in Canada and that's obscenely expensive for what you get. The old Tikka LSA -65 and LSA-55 rifles were made with proper walnut stocks. Now those were really special firearms. The T3 is simply a much cheaper version of the earlier Tikka rifles and an honest reviewer would properly describe the T3 as a cruel swindle calculated to cheat the shooting public.
Bhaaahahaha! Made of recycled sex toys. Now that’s some funny shit. Cheers!
I own two t3x and I completely disagree. I think they are a great value . . . although I paid more like $850 here in the states.
✅ reliable smooth action
✅ accurate barrels
✅ crisp trigger break
✅ aftermarket support
@@davidfarrell4289 Buy a used LSA-65. And when you own a real Tikka, you will truly understand how far this once great brand has fallen.
@davidfarrell4289 my 13ish year old Savage Model 11 does all of that except for having lots of aftermarket support.
But my trigger feels super crisp and I've got it adjusted down to 1.5 pounds.
It's extremely accurate.
And as for the action, I've always wanted to try a Tikka and see how much better it could feel vs mine. Because my bolt feels like it's sliding on air. It's unbelievably smooth.
@@Ben_Jones yeah Savage is a good option. I can see why people are a fan. I just disagree with the leon's opinion that the T3 is 'a cruel swindle to cheat the shooting public'
Tikka t3 is probably the most popular rifle in Australia. It seems like they are only getting on the market in the US? Superb rifles. Mine started life as an early model T3 in .308 blued varmint barrel. Shot that one out and had it replaced with a custom 28" .308 barrel. Now it is with the gunsmith getting a 30" heavy profile 6.5 PRC screwed on. I've had the action for about 12 years.
Nah they’ve been here a long time. Reviewers and interests just swing back and forth, but they’ve always been a popular, well thought of gun for the money here.
Love my 3 Tikka rifles. About to get a fourth. Upgrade the trigger guard and butt pad on day one. At 3-4K rounds (cartridge dependant), I get a new barrel with a threaded muzzle, upgrade the stock, flute the bolt, and cerakote the exterior metal bits.
I have a tikka t3 in 6.5 creed in a mcree chasis that is true moa to 1k meters. And a .308 that just this morning printed a .46in 10 round group with a “my fault flyer” using 150gr Winchester silvertips (I am shocked the ammo did that).
Tikka trigger is great!😊
Mine have always preferred federal. From the cheap to the premium they just love it.
Mine too for factory ammo. Handloads best groups have been nosler AB and BT. Around a consistent 1/2to3/4. Sierra has been working well too consistently around 1"
@@WayneGent-t2l I’m right at 1” with the sierra game changer handloads. 3/4 - 1” with factory federal premium with the Berger hunter hybrids.
Never seen anybody put their bullets in the holder upside down like that. 😳. I can’t stand a loose sling. I only use a sling that’s one hand adjustable. I use the Browning X-cellerator on all shotgun and rifles.
I was also going to ask if he normally carries then upside down. I have this bullet sleeves on most of my rifles, but always bullet down
I feel the same way about my Bergara’s. Great inexpensive rifles they shoot awesome out of the box.
My Tikka T3x is fantastic. I put a cheek pad that had some pads to bump up the cheek to adjust comb height to align with my scope. Very cheap and very helpful modification.
Not sure name of sling but the Butler Creek one with four ammo slots on it is a favorite of mine. Cheap, but super comfy and usable.
IMO tikka's come with one of the best factory triggers out there. every T3X I've seen was able to be adjusted down to 8 oz. easily and still be drop safe.
In almost 60 years of hunting I’ve never heard anyone say “I’m going on a hunt, what rifle should I buy?”, people going hunting have guns.
My all time favorite gun sling isn't a sling really. It is the gun bearer sling from kifaru. Best purchase I've made for keeping weight off just one shoulder.
Thanks for the video. I’ve been trying to decide between this rifle, the Savage Axis 2 precision and the Christensen Arms Evoke. Considering how much i hear the Tikka come up, it would be the safest choice since this will be my first bolt gun
Just happen to own those 2 brands you described. Not in the same league with
TIKKA!!!!!! I my Humble
Opinion. Seems most everyone’s opinion is same. Absolutely Love TIKKA.
I just bought a Tikka Tac A1 in 223, it’s accurate, trigger is amazing if you tune it down from factory, the bolt is super smooth!
magazine is flawless, stock is perfect,
what else do you need!
I live in Iceland that’s why I have 223, 6.5 creedmore is a little overdo for what I hunt here, and ammo expensive here in Iceland right now.
New tikkas come with threaded barrels now
I bought a tikka T1x in a 17mm for a varmint gun and I can hit shots 100-150 yards all day long. I know it only a little squirrel gun, but it shoots great.
My T3X Tac A1 shoots constantly below half inch group with my hand loads. It’s pretty close to the AI ATX with more than half the price.
Happen to own this exact Rifle. Exactly what I got in accuracy except w/ Reloads got down to consistent 1/4Min Groups he’ll at 1540 Yards still 3/4 Min
As long as I do my Part.
Any hunters left not solely shooting game past 500yds?
Yes lots.. Ohio straight wall state 200!or less
I hunt whitetail in TN over big ag fields and deer vitals are pretty small over 350 yards and they don’t stand very still.
Plenty of hunters dont shoot past 500 . Hell most barely shoot at all
Everybody east
Max for me is 350.
Several years ago, your review influenced me to buy a Tikka T3X for my first ever firearm. I absolutely love it
I was going to upgrade my T3X with a carbon fiber stock and thread the barrel. It would have been about $1000 in upgrades. I bought a Bergara B-14 Crest last year for $1600 instead. It has an outstanding stock for that price.
Nice re do Jim . Tikka trigger spring dirt cheap for a 1 lbs trigger (YoDave trigger springs ) Thanks for what you bring us .
Switched to Tikka about 10 years ago after having to mess with Rem, Savage and Ruger just to get them feeling nice and consistent. Hard to go past Tikka when recommending a new shooter to a rifle and the budget upgrades like trigger springs are easy to install.
I have a t3x 270 win lite veil that is threaded with a break. shoots hand loads 3/4 inch groups. like you described great rifless. the ruger american gen 2 has been excellent, but is also a much cheaper product. I noticed the sako s20 has the same identical barrel as the tikkas. my shooting limit is 500 yards and the sako and tikkas are my go to rifles. great content!
My Tikka is the best shooting gun I've ever had. It shoots under .5 moa proven out to 850 with multiple 10 shot groups. Also that is the best factory trigger I've ever shot. I like it better than my timney. Put a mountain tactical spring in it and it gets real light
That's so weird, my gun prefers ammo too
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All our Tikkas come in with threaded muzzles 👍🏼🏴
Add the vertical grip to that gun, new bottom metal, and an arca rail and you are golden!
Like your show. And while I don't own a Tikka I do own 2 Bergara B14's. 1in 7mm-08 and the other 7mm rem mag. The 08 is threaded. For the money they are accurate and very nice to shoot. Maybe one day I'll try a Tikka but for now I'm very happy with my Bergara's
This is really good information. You can completely customize it because you are starting with such a good foundation
To fix the threaded barrel I go with the roughtech T3x comes with muzzle break, fluted bolt, nicer stock and still at a fair price.
Totally agree not being threaded holds it back so much. Four years ago I wouldn’t even thought of it now if it’s not threaded I don’t buy.
Great video, Jim. My wife's hunting rifle is the Tikka T3X Rough Tech Lite, and it's fantastic. I am using a Seekins PH2 and consider both of these reliable rifles that are accurate, dependable, and rugged.
Standard issue here in NZ. Most Tikka rifles comes factory threaded and they make a factory 16" barrel version for our market. Most people would be using a suppressor which we can purchase without any specific restrictions.
Tikka t3X 7mm-08 is one of the best rifles I own. The first rifle I ever bought? Browning A-Bolt II. in '06. These two have been my go to for almost anything.
ABSOLUTELY...Tikka rifles are amazing. The action is tight and smooth. Accuracy is reliable and consistent. I've had better results using the heavier bullets available for any caliber. These rifles are well worth the money. You'll never go wrong with these rifles.
Makes sense the 7 rem mag has a relatively fast twist compared to other factory. 1:8