Tikka T3 "CTR" .308WIN Rifle
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Tikka rifles are well known for European quality and accuracy. The CTR is no exception and shot well with Outback Ammo 168gr MatchKings and Sako 102gr HP. The action is beautiful and smooth and there wasn't much I didn't like about this rifle.
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Check out our review of the Sako Black Bear in 308: ruclips.net/video/7MvRd6cR7ZQ/видео.html
❤ 8 years later your videos still not just hold their own. But surprise much of the newer stuff that's packed with fluff. Thank you Ozzie for all of your years work!
I regularly shoot at 300m with my Tikka T3 and with the right ammunition, it shoots like a dream 👍🏻
Cheers from Sweden!
Good review and very nice rifle. I'd like to offer a tip regarding charging your magazine. Rotate the magazine180 degrees so that when loading the ammo, the points are facing towards you and the heads away from you. Grasp five rounds at a time in your master hand (for me that's my right hand) and the mag in the other hand and place the rounds on the top of the mag one at a time, immediately before the mag lips, and push each one down and away from you with the thumb of the master hand. The positive control of the mag and ammo is superior to doing it the other way and a mag can be charged with ammo far quicker this way. It also ensure that all rounds are pushed to the rear of the mag fully. We had to do timed .308 mag filling back in the days of the FN and only 18 seconds was allowed for 20 rounds. To fail that test was to fail the entire weapon handling test. It's very easy to do once practiced and provides very positive control. As I said, just a tip. Thanks again for the great review.
Albert Head m
Thats actually excellent advice and so much easier/faster. Unfortunately good advice is rarely listened to.
I bought one... its frigging brilliant. I fitted a Leupold VX-R 3x9 x40 scope and now I'm shopping around for a nice muzzle brake for it. For the money its hard to go past.
Wow that performed really well! The combination of the tikka action, barrel length and contour, magazine capacity, caliber choice/s and other factory options mean for $1500 you pay for it you get $1500 worth. Top review and shared on the forum for you mate! Cheers.
Thanks Simmo, yeah considering the wind was blowing like mad, I was impressed with the results, - a top rifle!
just brought one a month ago looking forward to my first hunting trip with it
Just ordered one of these, can’t wait to try it out
How is it?
@@qwertical I love it, crazy accurate. Got insane groupings at 200YD
Awesome and comprehensive review mate.. I've made up my mind I'm getting one!!
Cheers Ozzie keep up the good work
+Nestor Lopez Thanks mate, I appreciate that...
Note that the CTR uses Sako TRG magazines that are extremely expensive. The new line of CTR have polymer "plate" on the bottom of magazine that the CTR magazines won't fit TRG. Right now there are no CTR magazines on the market (Finland) and TRG magazines cost about 150 euros.
Have you asked from Sako/Tikka retailer? They are available from retailers.
Yes I have. Normal Tikka t3 magazines are available but not CTR. There are TRG-22 magazines but those are too pricey.
best reviews I've seen for the tikka rifles
Thank you Kurt, I appreciate the support
Great review, really detailed, great that you`ve looked at the nuts and bolts of the rifle - scope, bolt mechanism, handling, different ammunition, trigger pull, weight etc, I think this might be my next rifle here in NZ for the summer! Great that you knocked it around a bit to give a good idea of the feel of it. Will try and think of a good scope to go with this if the Burris was a wee bit too light, but sometimes can work with a compact scope with a little imagination on where the target is. Superb thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the review Peter, when I started my channel I wanted to combine both the desktop information review with the practical use outside review, so it seems to be working really well so far, so thanks for watching mate...
looks awesome! Probably will be my first rifle
I just found a lightly used one in a local gun shop for 500 USD! (New retail locally is 998 USD) Loves 168 gr. Federal gold medal match ammo, half inch groups consistently at 100 yards. I love it!
Red Skull any word on 200-300 yards? Lookin at one for a deer rifle
I have one in .300 WSM. It is an OUTSTANDING rifle! It is my number 1, for out-of-state hunts. In-state is the .300 Weatherby Mag.
Great review thanks!!
I'll think I'll buy this one!
I own one.... you won't regret it & the 168 match kings are awesome through the barrel!
Great review. I plan on placing an order for one in 308 next week. I hope more people buy them in hopes that someone will start making aftermarket magazines. The Tikka factory mags are $$$.
Thanks Scott… yeah but I'm sure if you got a couple of spares they'd last for many years to come…
Scott Olet i am late but they are good guality
A mate had his group 1 3/4 inch at 400 yds. 150gr pill hand loads. Great review Ozzie thanks.
I bought a stainless Tikka T3X lite up here in Alaska for hunting Sitka blacktails, Dall sheep, Black Bear, Caribou.
Shoots great with my handloads (4350 and Barnes TTSX).
I was surprised by all the plastic...plastic stock with no bedding block, plastic trigger guard, plastic magazine, plastic bolt release, etc.
Great vid ! Intro music is a bit much though.
Going in hard😂
Agree, music was too much
Wow that thing really shoots I know Tikka's are renowned for accuracy but 1/2inch groups with factory ammo thats amazing. I have never heard of such light ammo for the 308 but shooting like that it would make light work of ferals. Great review it would be good to see what it groups like @2-300m with a higher magnification scope.
Im guessing this won't be your last Tikka/Sako review. Keep up the good work mate ;)
Thanks mate, yep I was impressed with the groups considering the wind was blowing like mad in the background!
All you revues have been good cob. Now if I can just make up my mind on what I want. Good health to ya.
+Stuart Birchall Thanks Stuart
I tore between the 223 and this one, I'm 60 and always was a Remington man and have several, but Tikka is my next buy soon
Stoked you have finally reviewed a Tikka :) Great review as usual.
Thanks mate, I'm getting more popular now so more companies are wanting me to review their gear, which provides more variety!
Excellent news. you review style is probably one of the best. No bullcrap and you call it how it is. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, I appreciate the support!
***** Hey man, how many rounds can you get for rifles in Australia? And can you guys get AK mags and SKS stripper clips there easily as well as 7.62x39 ammo? I'm working on becoming a gunsmith sometime in the future, and I plan on creating a neat little varmint rifle series if I become successful. It'll take a while though.
What do you mean how many rounds? As in a limit or quantity available? We are lucky to have plenty of rimfire ammo and fairly good supplies of centre fire ammo too… as for the AK mags, yes you can get them, but with the laws here, most people are restricted to 10 round mags but there are still 30 round mags available if you have the correct licence...
Great review mate. I own a T3 hunter SS Fluted in 308 and she shoots extremely well and like yourself love that smooth action. Just wish it came with the 10 round mag. Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks mate, yeah I think most bolt action firearms should at least have a 10 round mag as an option nowadays…
Great review. I’ll be looking to picking one of these up.
Fantastic video brother from down under, lol. Seriously, your video is excellent and extremely informative.Your shooting was spot on and you covered just about everything there is to cover. I have been debating between a Tika and a Sako. You just made my decision very, very difficult lol. Keep up the great work. Thanks again and God bless m8.
+notsosilentmajority1 Thanks mate, I appreciate the positive feedback, cheers
I really wish they produced this rifle in 7mm-08.
Great video, friend.
Cheers!
They do
I picked up one of these and it is fantastic! With 168gr Federal GMM SMKs it shoots .375"-.5" groups at 100yds, depending on how well I am shooting.
+Bryce Woolston Great to hear, I am surprised with how accurate the rifle is too!
I really don't understand all the hate the T3 gets. Its fantastic out of the box!
Love those Tikka rifles, my 6.5x55 is an absolute tack driver most accurate thing I have ever shot and I shoot A LOT of rifles, I have a Browning 7mm-08 that will give it a run for it's money with 120gr handloads (they both group in one hole at 100yd) but the Tikka is notably more accurate across the range of bullet weights.
+Jared Thibodaux Yeah they make a good rifle that's for sure...
A good plaything.
In a sandbox and in the snow.
great to see aussies doing reviews!! some of the yank stuff is good, but there's nothing like no BS home grown reviews!
i've got a T3 varmint in 308 (boyds stock) and i've been waiting to see what this one shoots like (although being tikka, i knew she would be good!). only question now is.... can i get it into the safe before the Mrs see's it!! lol
thanks for the review and KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!! cheers p
haha, just use the old excuse, 'babe this one I've had for ages, I Just haven't shot it in a long time'
***** tried that too many times mate. she doesn't believe me anymore! lol
lol ok… need to come up with something else, how about "Ozzie told me I could buy one!" :)
***** good one mate, thanks for taking the sword for me!! i'll tell her i had no choice, it was a mandatory purchase, by order of Aussie Reviews!
G'day ozzie, first of all, thanks for the review...
Well, my CTR loves 130 gr federal ammunition, I've been getting under 0.5 inch groups at 100m and hitting plates at 500m (I did it yesterday actually).
I got a vortex viper pst 6-24x50 ffp MRAD on it and changed the picatinny rail to a 20 MOA, so I can try 1000m next time I'm at range.
I also ended up putting a muzzle brake on it and the recoil was reduced heaps which makes it even better to shoot.
Once again, thank you for the review, good to see other aussies loving the CTR...
No worries and thanks for the info!
Hey guys i just brought this gun and i was wondering would a 4.5 - 14 × 42 be good for 500 meters
Excellent review. Thanks for posting.
Don
You're welcome Don, thanks for watching…
Just been looking at this in my local gun shop, looks good, quick to shoulder, very smooth bolt and well priced £834, also looking at the Ruger precision rifle £1400 and the sig Sauer SSG 3000 £1450
+william davies The choices are limitless :) You just need to choose one (or two or three) that suit your purpose...
Great review mate, I have 3 tikka's in my collection my third just arriving last week which happens to be the ctr in .308 my other two tikka's being a t3 lite .223 and a t3 forest fluted stainless .270 for my first two I tried many brands of factory ammo as I don't have anytime to reload myself and I have found that the sako ammo has been giving me the best results, people may think I'm talking bs but I shoot 55 grain softs out of my .223 to 500 plus metres and group less then an inch and 145 grain hollow points out of my .270 to 800 plus grouping about an inch best factory ammo for tikka rifles as far as I'm concerned yet to try my ctr as I'm waiting for my scope to come in.
Wow that's impressive Adrian, let me know what you think of the CTR too...
Will do mate I'm going to try a box of each sako round and will let you know how I go
Yeah cool, as you would have seen in this review, I was surprised with the accuracy of the Sako ammo and I'm a bit like you, I don't re-load as I just don't have the time… maybe down the track I'll get back into it, but for now there is so much quality factory ammo out there and at the right price!
Thanks Ozzie ,looking in to getting one at the moment ,researching options for reloading ,seams as though the 308 definitely cheered to run than a 6.5 CM.
Depends on what you're doing with it mate, if you want to get into serious long range competition the 6.5 has the advantage but if it's just to have some fun at long range, the 308 is half the cost in ammo...
Great shooting, love the ctr . T3x
Canada's buying the Sako version for it's Canadian Rangers for use in the Arctic. The big difference is a wooden stock replacing the nylon stock, the reason being the temperature extremes in the Arctic from 39 C(about 100 F) in the summer to -51 C(about -51 F) in the winter. The Rangers will be using this weapon in place of their Second World War Lee-Enfield rifles, part are getting scarce for them. They also be able to use the weapon for survival hunting. Canada's bought the .308 Winchester version.
Charles Damery Hmm that's really interesting to know Charles, thanks for sharing it...
great review exactly what i was looking for, i'm looking to buy my first 308 and this seems to tick all the boxes for me. cheers
Yep it's a good rifle
You could say it Tikkas all the boxes.
I'll see myself out.
boo hahah
Fair call, thanks mate!🔫
Awesome video
The can shooting was impressive as.I'm looking forward to get my shooters permit in NSW soon..
your reviews have given me perspective
Keep them coming
Enjoy your videos overall. Some constructive criticism.. after measuring the groups the first time, you should have shot the best shooting ammo again to verify the performance.
Great Review Ozzie, Great to see you support the Australian Outback Ammo, seems like both the 165 GR gameking and 168 Matchking liked the Tikka a lot better than the CZ in your Outback Ammo review :)
Wondering if you could consider Hornady Steel Metal match 155 HPBT ammo in the next .308 review
Cheers
KK
Yeah the Outback Ammo does perform better in some rifles then others that's for sure… as for the steel match, I have previously used it, but didn't have any on hand for this review...
I own a new stainless steel model and the precision is impressive with federal 150gr
Great test... 13:01 and 13:34, where those sounds ricochets?
I heard that as well 🤔 I guess if there was he wouldn’t want to declare that during a review
Nice work Ozzie. Other than weight, would you expect any differences between this and the full size tikka? Or does it pretty much match on accuracy and recoil and such?
At longer ranges I'd prefer a longer barrel, but if you were looking for a good scrub hunting rifle, this CTR would be the way to go!
Another excellent review thanks Ozzie, but agree with BC Viking on the intro music as I’m not a fan of head banging noise...
Keep up the great reviews thanks.
Looks great! thanks for the review, really well done. Another option to look at for my next buy :)
No problem, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching :)
It's good to have our very own Nutnfancy :)
Who is that?
I find nutnfancy to be less informative about the rifles during the review process as he just waffles on sometimes about random shit. I like this guy he goes right over the rifles he reviews!
Agreed, basically is nothing like nutn but the closest looking in aus..
True but you know what i mean..
***** a american guy who reviews guns and knifes, only difference is hes got a ar15 not tikka ahah!
I always enjoy your videos and this one is no different. One thing I wish is you would try at least one “match” ammo variant. Especially in precision oriented rifles.
Nice job!
Thinking more about it since the outback is an SMK perhaps that’s more of a precision/match factory load. I had forgotten all the outback I find here is more like the Winchester, being just a basic fmj bullet. Granted much hotter loaded :)
The 168gr hpbt was a match style bullet.
I know you probably won't do it, but I'd love to see what one of these look like in the stainless 260 rem.
Yeah I usually review a model and rarely would I re-review the same model in a different calibre, but you never know...
Im really surprised at how the 102gr ammo performed. Unreal.
Why would anyone dislike this.
Great review - thanx!
Peter Posto No problem, glad you enjoy it, thanks!
Great in dept nonsence review. I have the tactial 24 inch barrel in 223, however the compact is a little lighter and comes standard with a tactial bolt handle. I had to source at some expence a replacement similar type tactical bolt knob for my tikka. It also comes standard with a metal trigger guard and magazine, which is just plastic and polymer on my one. Could have a conversion done on my one but again quiet expensive. [Ireland]
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it… and yep, I was impressed with the rifle...
ozzie love your reviews! any chance of a tikka t3 lite 243 review? been looking for a good review for ages but cant seem to find one! love your reviews so thought id ask! keep up the good work!
Ryan Reynolds Thanks Ryan, the next Tikka I have for review is the super varmint in 223, so it may be a while before I can do the T3 lite but I'll keep it in mind...
nice reviews as usual, love ur work!!!!! thanks
joo fook lim Thanks mate!
The music is just
diconcerting !!!!!
Ok.. You've sold me.
Even though it's 2017 almost 2018. Do you still recommend it? Is there another .308 you recommend? I'm shopping for my next rifle. Cheers. Great video mate.
It's still a good rifle thats for sure
in the same cup of tea ....How would you compare it to a Remington 700 5r Gen 2 ... Thanks and great review
ozziereviews I just bought the Tikka T3x super light s/s. Awesome gun mate. Cheers.
is this the 20" barrel or 24" ?
20"
Mate you seem like an extremely intelligent and practical hunter, have you ever though about face to face classes or hunts?
I'm heading to Adelaide to do that just that for Southern Shooters!
What you think,it this rifle good for all tipe of hunting on Europe where you have also very popular driven hunt?
Great review
Many thanks
+ogpu1 No problem, thanks for watching!
hey ozzie mate great video, bad about the wind at the end.
would love to see some more tikka videos and even some sako videos if your getting them from berreta.
quick question what are your thoughts on a 9.3x62mm for sambar hunting in Vic ?
Yeah when I did the editing and heard the wind, I was pretty annoyed but not much I can do about it now… As for the 9.3x62, there's some serious knockdown in that cartridge! The ammo isn't cheap, so I'd be more inclined to go for a 308 or 30-06, but that's just my view on it… what was making you think about the 9.3x62?
well i've already got a 270win and i wanted something that's a bit bigger but i also wanted to skip past a 308 or 30-06. i've had my ears open when at the range and i've read quite a few books and what gets thrown around a lot is a heavy projectile at somewhat slower velocities for sambar. any other suggestions from you ?
good old Ken Pearce who wrote 'walking them up' did his sambar hunting with a 458 win mag.
35 Whelen is another cartridge worth a look… You can get them in the Remington 7600 pump, so you have some fast follow up shots if required...
yeah i might have a look at them.
thanks mate.
no worries
I'm looking at the 308 Tikka or the Lithgow la102 in 308 for my first hunting rifle. Question; what is the maximum ethical range of these guns to kill deer, or pigs. I have seen you shoot the LA102 to over 1000yards but to humanely hunt what would you consider is the maximum range for a considered skilled shot?
Regards Dave.
Not a "loaded chamber indicator", just a cocked firing pin indicator, has nothing to do with whether a round is in the chamber or not!
Love ya videos can you do a review on the tikka t3x hunter fluted I just laybuyed one in 223 with a 1 in 12 twist
the tikkas are fantastic arent they!
Yep very nice...
Can you get this with an A/B LICENSE?
Yes, should do. A versatile little rifle that will perform
Just bought one of the last T3 CTRs. Does yours have a lot of side to side play in the mag? Mine's a bit rattly when inserted. Definitely not a snug fit. Just wondering if this is normal. Cheers
From memory yes
thanks for videos , what barrel length do you have ? 20" ? 22" ? 24" ? thanks , pascal
Seen these rifles shoot into the .2's with handloads.
G'day mate i just got this gun been shooting factory ammo looking at starting a load for pigs deer what loads will work well out off this gun cheers mate
nice group.
Great review as always, you pick great stuff to review. You always mention the farm, where in Queensland is your farm? Looks like a great spot.
Darling Downs mate… yep it's a beautiful piece of the world :)
***** Sucks about the triple murder down that way last night.
Good video.
I haven't heard much about it… just haven't had the TV on much to catch much of the news lately…
Hi Ozzie
I always watch and like all your reviews. I'm looking into buying a Sako 85 black bear chambered in 308 within the next couple of months and was wondering if it would be possible for you to do a review on this rifle?
Cheers Rob
Keep an eye out :)
Cheers mate
Auriez vous un problème de chargeur au tir ?
J'ai vu que quelqu' uns auraient le problème de perdre le chargeur lors du tir à cause du recul .
great review
What's the difference between 308 and 6.5 bullet?
Had a look at one today. $1600 for blue barrel and $1750 for stainless. I've got a 7600 pump in .308 I use for pigs at the moment but it really shits me, so I'm after something better.
Splunkzop Steel What don't you like about your 7600?
***** The short barrel doesn't really do it for me, but what has really turned me off it is the tiny magazines. 4 rounds in amongst a mob of pigs is just silly.I bought an after market 10 round mag and my favourite hollow point rounds get caught. It's so frustrating that I just gave up using it.Yeah, I know it isn't the rifles fault and I should start reloading with ballistic tips to fix the magazine problem but I'm just over it now.
I understand, but if it were me, I'd be looking around at other aftermarket mags to get the rifle functioning properly… they are a great rifle and very accurate I found, but each to their own, if you're over it so be it, but look at it as a bit of a challenge mate and then when you have fixed it, think of how much satisfaction you will feel… that's just my take on it
Hi Ozzie
Always a great fan of your reviews !
A question I am interested in buying a 308, kind of one do it all: hunting (%30) and target shooting (%70), I did short listed this Tikka T3 CTR, the Lithgow 102 (looks really rugged) and the Howa 1500 Varmint (almost half the price so will help putting a decent scope on top...but is it any good compare to the 102 and CTR) Any recommendations ?
Lithgow using the Outback Ammo 168gr match is hard to beat for the overall price but if you want larger mag capacity the CTR would be the way to go.
Thank you for the tip. I'll go for the Lithgow and have to agree you have a lot of gun for the price! The design is really pleasant, feel tough and it's made here in Australia.
Hi you might find that the sako is 10.2 grams not 102 grain.
No, it's 6.6grams and definitely 102grains, even their website advertises this…
***** no worries thanks. Keep up the great work.
Is this more expensive and more powerful then the 6.5 Creedmoor version?
Hi Ozzie
I've recently purchased a new 30-06 and Leupold CDS VX3i 3.5-10×40 with optilocks to match. I've been told by others to zero at both 100 and 200m. So I thought I'd ask you as I know you've got alot more experience at this stuff. Also what would you think to be a good projectile for hunting deer with this combo. I mainly just want to get everything correct for the CDS.
Cheers Rob
I'd zero it at 100, so the CDS dial can go up 2,3,4 etc etc. I take it it's a hunting rifle? So you won't really be shooting it out past 200 unless you're having some fun at the range, so I'd be testing various factory ammo to see which is the most accurate (and suitable for hunting) and stick to that with your CDS dial...
ozziereviews
Thanks for your reply mate. I'll do it that way.
Cheers Rob
No worries
G'day Ozzie, great review as always. What are your thoughts on the CTR vs a Ruger Scout.
Cheers.
The CTR would be my choice of the two...
Ah yep thought that'd be the case, cheers
no problem
EpicEverything3
Great review. Looking forward to my Tikka t3 hunter fluted (223). Being a Lefty I would love to own a CTR. Would it be a difficult rifle for a Left hander to operate?
Thanks Sam, I can't answer you on how difficult it would be because I am not a left hander mate, sorry…
I affraid then there is no left handed version from CTR. Having eny wrong handed rifle, can be quite difficult to operate smoothly. You can always go in shop and try how they operate, and then deside.
Remember then you propably have that rifle many years now on, so don't hurry too much.
You can get t3 hunter fluted in left handed version and its a very nice rifle to shoot.
Also all Lite versions have left handed versions if you like black syntetic stocks.
Find out more www.tikka.fi/rifles/#rifles
Does the CTR come in .243 ?
Great Review Ozzie, so good that I will go for one asap!! The rifle will arrive in 3 more months, in the meanwhile i will order the sako optilock weaver base and rings, I noticed you did the same, What ring height did you choose? it Is ok or a little hi the one you have?
THANKS!!!
+Jose Felipe Monacci Good choice of rifle, they are a great performer, yep the rings were high, ok for me but you can definitely go medium...
+ozziereviews Thanks and low? is too much?
It would depend on which scope you're intending on using... I wouldn't be using low myself, but's thats just me
took me 4 times watching this to realise they were shooting in the same hole
:) Yep, a very accurate rifle
***** It will cost me over an ounce of gold to buy...I better start saving...
:)
i am sure you have heard this but i have yet to get a straight answer, so Sako v Tikka given the choice which would you go? i have heard the tikka is a better trig out of the box
If I had the choice and money wasn't an option I'd go Sako over Tikka every time
I just wish we could use suppressors here in Australia ,mate.be nice to get a couple of dogs knocked off before they’re on to ya.cool review.
Does the Australian gov still allow you to own this?
hey mate im picking mine up in 2 weeks and trying to figure out if the Vortex Diamondback 3.5-10x50 is any good as a sub 500 buck scope for it? regards.
I've only used a couple of Vortex scopes, so if they work for you get one...
Love my Tikkas Ozzie but is there any chance you can do a review on the Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed when it becomes available?
I can only get so much done in the spare time I have but I will keep it in mind mate, cheers
Thanks Ozzie. Of course I should've added when you have some spare time. Cheers mate.
No problem
One Minute into the video tells me enough.. but ill continue watching. haha
+Southern Canuckian Yep, the intro pretty much tells you how good the rifle is :)
+ozziereviews:
"Did you try Hornady (not whitetail as on video) amunition as Superformance SST (165 grains) or other Hornady or any brand we found all of the world which are also correct for hunting medium/big game in these around weight bullet or average with good BC ?"
+Olivier Fisherman I only tried what I show on this video... sometimes ammo availability affects the reviews...
Can you buy them without license ?
Awesome review Ozzie :)
+Rana Banerjee Thanks Rana!
great review, do you have any thoughts on the same rifle in 260 rem?
I think it would be an awesome setup in 260rem, the only issue with 260rem, 6.5 creedmoor etc etc is the cost of ammo and the availability. But if you re-load and can afford it, no problem, otherwise just stick to 308, it's cheaper, it's available everywhere so thats a big plus for me...
Im in the same conclusion, t3x 308 ctr or go with t3x .270win laminated S/S... both nice but I really like the ctr, only option 243, 260,308 and 6.5cm ... all expensive rounds... I think ctr .308 is my future rifle... it's going to be hunting rifle and elk and moose not in my shooting range if they out 300yard... of course until im confidence to pull the trigger on them up to 400+ yards... good luck and enjoy with your CTR, if you bought one...
How was the recoil on the 102g? I would imagine that is pretty light!
Probably very little