We’ve really enjoyed all six of the previous videos on the Tikka T3X actions, I’m sure we’ll be doing business in the future. Thank you for your dedication, looking forward to video number seven.👍👍
I'm not a shooter yet, but I have applied for my license here in NZ. (waiting, waiting). My aim is to start with a .22 at the range and build skills, then hunt small game, then repeat with a larger caliber and go hunt bigger game. I'll be getting a T1X and then a T3X, but I cannot get anything at all without the license and that can take a few months. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about the T3X through your video series, thank you. In NZ, the Firearms Safety Code states, under "What is a firearm" The Arms Act 1983 defines a firearm as “anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive”. It includes anything that has been adapted so that it can discharge any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive. It also includes anything that for the time being is not capable of discharging any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive, but which by its completion or repair would be capable of doing so. Some airguns (specially dangerous airguns, see page 43) are also included in the definition of a firearm.
You're on an awesome journey, my friend. Once hunting gets in your blood, life becomes more adventurous with brethren worldwide. Thank you for the info on NZ firearm laws. It's an interesting definition.
Join one of the Deerstalkers branch's in NZ. They also have a fantastic training course every year for new hunters, which also takes the course participants out on Hunting trips to practically reinforce what is being taught. World Class in my opinion !!
Don't waste your time with a .22 for small game. They move fast n there small. Get a 20gauge pump. You will be much more successful with a scatter gun for small game. Buy a 308 or 3006 rifle for deer or whatever big game you will wana possibly hunt.
Every Part with a Serialnumber on it is a Weaponpart in Germany so like a Tikka or normal Bolt Action you have 3 entrys in the National Firearms Register which normally every Part has the same Serialnumber (Barrel, Action and Bolt) why i dont know but perhaps for the more modular Rifles like a Blaser R8 where you can switch Barrels with 2 Screws and Boltheads within seconds for a other Caliber or the whole Stock where the System is embeded (these R8 have 4 Parts with Serial Numbers the Barrel, System that sits in the Stock, Bolthead and Boltcarrier and with these Modularity there comes Weapons with 4 different Serialnumbers if you want) in your personal Weaponspass is only one entry for the Barrel but in the Register way more ...
@@mountaintacticalcompany 😀 me too i have a Hunting Lisence so i can have as many Rifles as i want and 2 Handguns this is the only Restriction we have and the Room in the Gunsafe (i have to buy another Safe when i buy one more Rifle my first 2 are full at the Moment 😉 but as everyone know Rifles are Pack Animals they dont want to be alone .... 😂)
The bigger ejection port Makes a big difference when you are trying to get a finger in there to clean the rifle. Also when you are reloading your own ammo and trying to fit a dummy round in to check your seating depth
Love the series. It's always great to learn as much as you can about your favorite rifle. Now, I am waiting on the videos about pros and cons (how to) of suppressors on superlites.
Another awesome video I only have one tikka but I am hooked. It shoots awesome. I am looking forward to next video. Glad you doing it you read my mind was thinking about getting another tikka for coyotes and bench shooting. Thanks
I miss the old M595 and M695 rifles. The continental varmint in .17 Rem was my favorite. The old model rifles had steel mags, great triggers too. Only disadvantage was their weight. They were all discontinued when Tikka was purchased by Beretta and the T3 introduced. Wish they still made a .338 Win mag. The new T3x guns are great too. They really need to make a Walnut (not Birch/Beech) stocked T1x and a stainless synthetic T1x .17HMR. These would sell like crazy here in gopher country. Threaded 1/2x28 of course.
The M595 and M695 rifles were incredible. Accurate, well designed, true long and short actions. I understand why Sako/Tikka made the change to the T3/T3x though. It would cost too much if they kept the M595 and M695 lines going.
That must be why they started matching the full serial number on the action to the serial number on the bolt. They used to hand engrave the last three digits of the serial number on the bolt
In italy is an weapon part: The receiver The bolt The barrel For thi motivation is extrimelly complex to customize s rifle or simple to change a broken barrel
@mountaintacticalcompany if you want to replace a barrel because it is damaged, worn or for better performance, you must declare the new barrel to the public safety authority if it is interchangeable (in this case you can have more than one for the same weapon) or, as for bolt actions, if it requires a mechanical process for replacement, the entire weapon must pass again to the national test bench after a gunsmith has performed the replacement. It is not allowed to make substantial modifications without declaring it (shortening the barrels, changing caliber). However, if the modifications do not concern the parts to be declared (bolt, receiver and barrel) you can do everything as long as you do not go beyond the limits set by the classification of the weapon (minimum length, type, etc.)
One of the rigorous tests done on African PH rifles is can it cycle reliably upside down? Typically its only CRF rifles that pass...... do you know if this t3x action can pass that kind of test?
That test makes a ton of sense. Especially when dangerous game hunting. I will test a Tikka tomorrow, but I can almost guarantee it will not work. Thank you for the education!
After watching the entire series, I am torn between Hunter, Roughtech Or Superlite Special edition veil T3X. Thinking of passing hunter cause I hunt in rain and wet situations.
In Finland, the land of Tikka. You need bermit to buy gun, but also to buy action, barrel or bolt. At least Tikka rifles in Finland they have the same serilal number on the action and on the barrel because of this. Meaning if you buy rifle with interchangeable barrels, you need separate licence for all the barrels. And it is 120€ ~130$ for 1. to file an application to buy a gun and 80€ ~88$ after that when you apply for several gun bying licenses, litle less if its only a part of a gun. Also you haveto prove the reason for bying a gun: hunting - needs a license that has to be claimed every year. Practical shooting and similar, needs membership and proof of several years of participation in practical shooting club or national defence club. Any kind of problems with law, or diagnosed mental ilness or similar issues may lead to declined appliction. Even a bar fight that has lead to conviction may lead to confiscation of your guns, at least for some while.
In South Africa it is the barrel. Which presents many problems. The barrel is a consumable part and so you have to get a new license when ever you replace a barrel. most manufacturers have the serial number on the frame only, so everyone is always confused as to what to do. The whole South African system is SOOOOOO stupid
Really enjoyed your articles. Reinforces my comfort around owning T3's. In NZ the gun laws were badly messed with by the Labour Party (Democrats in your language), and 'average joe' cannot own a semi-auto centrefire rifle. There are a couple of exceptions, licensed pest control being one of them. The Christchurch mosque massacre caused the govt. to brand many semi-auto's as assault rifles, and quickly passed (useless) new laws banning any type of rifle with a possible past or present military use. Then there was a 'buy-back' with all of the rifles destroyed. Some of them were priceless historical examples.. The Police of the day were at fault, for failing to properly check the references of the shooter when they gave him a firearms licence. If they had checked properly they would have realised (without too much work) that he was not safe. Since then, just about anything associated with a firearm in our lovely country needs paperwork. Looming large soon too, is the possibility of a Gun Registry.. Although this has already failed miserably in Canada.
This is heart breaking. If we give an inch to the left in the US, they’ll take 10 miles. They keep touting the “success” in NZ and Australia and those laws…
@@mountaintacticalcompany the laws are a complete failure, which is a public fact that the woke and left ignore. Gun murders have increased in NZ and Australia in the last few years. Gangs also now manufacture their weapons, in addition to stealing them..
We cannot let that happen in the US. Cities that have those types of laws are the first. L.A. Chicago NYC. Crime is rampant and criminals do exactly what you are experiencing. Yet the politicians keep pushing for more of it…
We’ve really enjoyed all six of the previous videos on the Tikka T3X actions, I’m sure we’ll be doing business in the future. Thank you for your dedication, looking forward to video number seven.👍👍
Thank you for the encouragement! This has been a fun project.
I'm not a shooter yet, but I have applied for my license here in NZ. (waiting, waiting). My aim is to start with a .22 at the range and build skills, then hunt small game, then repeat with a larger caliber and go hunt bigger game. I'll be getting a T1X and then a T3X, but I cannot get anything at all without the license and that can take a few months. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about the T3X through your video series, thank you.
In NZ, the Firearms Safety Code states, under "What is a firearm"
The Arms Act 1983 defines a firearm as “anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive”.
It includes anything that has been adapted so that it can discharge any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive.
It also includes anything that for the time being is not capable of discharging any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive, but which by its completion or repair would be capable of doing so.
Some airguns (specially dangerous airguns, see page 43) are also included in the definition of a firearm.
You're on an awesome journey, my friend. Once hunting gets in your blood, life becomes more adventurous with brethren worldwide.
Thank you for the info on NZ firearm laws. It's an interesting definition.
Join one of the Deerstalkers branch's in NZ. They also have a fantastic training course every year for new hunters, which also takes the course participants out on Hunting trips to practically reinforce what is being taught.
World Class in my opinion !!
Don't waste your time with a .22 for small game. They move fast n there small. Get a 20gauge pump. You will be much more successful with a scatter gun for small game. Buy a 308 or 3006 rifle for deer or whatever big game you will wana possibly hunt.
Great Series. Looking forward to more Tikka related info. Thanks
More to come!
This is very informative. I always wondered what that bump on the bottom of the action was. I had assumed I had somehow caused it myself. Lol.
Haha! Definitely not!
Every Part with a Serialnumber on it is a Weaponpart in Germany so like a Tikka or normal Bolt Action you have 3 entrys in the National Firearms Register which normally every Part has the same Serialnumber (Barrel, Action and Bolt) why i dont know but perhaps for the more modular Rifles like a Blaser R8 where you can switch Barrels with 2 Screws and Boltheads within seconds for a other Caliber or the whole Stock where the System is embeded (these R8 have 4 Parts with Serial Numbers the Barrel, System that sits in the Stock, Bolthead and Boltcarrier and with these Modularity there comes Weapons with 4 different Serialnumbers if you want) in your personal Weaponspass is only one entry for the Barrel but in the Register way more ...
That makes sense why our European customers focus on modularity where in the US we just buy another gun. Thank you for the insight!
@@mountaintacticalcompany 😀 me too i have a Hunting Lisence so i can have as many Rifles as i want and 2 Handguns this is the only Restriction we have and the Room in the Gunsafe (i have to buy another Safe when i buy one more Rifle my first 2 are full at the Moment 😉 but as everyone know Rifles are Pack Animals they dont want to be alone .... 😂)
I love it!
The bigger ejection port Makes a big difference when you are trying to get a finger in there to clean the rifle. Also when you are reloading your own ammo and trying to fit a dummy round in to check your seating depth
Good points!
Thanks for doing this series. I have several Tikkas and looking forward to more Tikka related content.
You're welcome! I appreciate the feedback and look forward to being a happy enabler for your future Tikka projects, haha!
Love the series. It's always great to learn as much as you can about your favorite rifle. Now, I am waiting on the videos about pros and cons (how to) of suppressors on superlites.
I'm glad you enjoyed the series. It was a ton of fun to film. Stayed tuned for your suppressor video.
Looking forward to your custom tika action vids mate!
Awesome! I hope they do not disappoint.
Great job!!! I love the series.
Thank you!
Another awesome video I only have one tikka but I am hooked. It shoots awesome. I am looking forward to next video. Glad you doing it you read my mind was thinking about getting another tikka for coyotes and bench shooting. Thanks
Thank you! I'm happy to be an enabler, haha!
Nice series!!!
Thank you!
Great content! Can we expect a video on the super varmint(Grtech)?
Yes! We have a 6.5PRC Super Varmint fresh in the box.
Great info!!!!
Thanks for watching!
@@mountaintacticalcompany Absolutely!! Can't wait to see this varmint gun...
I picked what has to be the most difficult cartridge to run in a Tikka action. The project is kicking my butt, but it will be worth it to see it run.
What is the folding rifle / chassis at the top over your right shoulder? Love that profile.
That is a prototype of what became the GRS Bolthorn chassis.
Thank you so much. I've been looking at building a custom tikka, and this really helped me with my decision.
Great!!!
I miss the old M595 and M695 rifles. The continental varmint in .17 Rem was my favorite. The old model rifles had steel mags, great triggers too. Only disadvantage was their weight. They were all discontinued when Tikka was purchased by Beretta and the T3 introduced. Wish they still made a .338 Win mag. The new T3x guns are great too. They really need to make a Walnut (not Birch/Beech) stocked T1x and a stainless synthetic T1x .17HMR. These would sell like crazy here in gopher country. Threaded 1/2x28 of course.
The M595 and M695 rifles were incredible. Accurate, well designed, true long and short actions. I understand why Sako/Tikka made the change to the T3/T3x though. It would cost too much if they kept the M595 and M695 lines going.
same for Canada the action for bolt is the part considered by law.
That must be why they started matching the full serial number on the action to the serial number on the bolt. They used to hand engrave the last three digits of the serial number on the bolt
Is there a way to use a 3 round magazine in a CTR?
You can swap the stock for a standard Tikka stock, add a magazine retention spring and billet bottom metal, and you're good to go.
@@mountaintacticalcompany Do you sell the magazine retention spring?
Sure do! Your conversion is quite common and the most common mistake is forgetting the mag retention spring.
Good luck!
In italy is an weapon part:
The receiver
The bolt
The barrel
For thi motivation is extrimelly complex to customize s rifle or simple to change a broken barrel
Thank you for sharing. So if you shoot out a barrel, you have to go through a regulatory process to get a new one?
@mountaintacticalcompany if you want to replace a barrel because it is damaged, worn or for better performance, you must declare the new barrel to the public safety authority if it is interchangeable (in this case you can have more than one for the same weapon) or, as for bolt actions, if it requires a mechanical process for replacement, the entire weapon must pass again to the national test bench after a gunsmith has performed the replacement. It is not allowed to make substantial modifications without declaring it (shortening the barrels, changing caliber). However, if the modifications do not concern the parts to be declared (bolt, receiver and barrel) you can do everything as long as you do not go beyond the limits set by the classification of the weapon (minimum length, type, etc.)
Wow! Thank you for sharing. I’ll be more grateful when I want to complain about the minor hoops we have to jump through.
One of the rigorous tests done on African PH rifles is can it cycle reliably upside down? Typically its only CRF rifles that pass...... do you know if this t3x action can pass that kind of test?
That test makes a ton of sense. Especially when dangerous game hunting. I will test a Tikka tomorrow, but I can almost guarantee it will not work. Thank you for the education!
@@mountaintacticalcompany thank you. That would be much appreciated sir. Subscribed
Thank you for the subscribe!
@@mountaintacticalcompany have you had a chance to test it out?
I forgot to reply. It failed with the 6.5CM. I was going to try a 300WM as well but got distracted
After watching the entire series, I am torn between Hunter, Roughtech Or Superlite Special edition veil T3X. Thinking of passing hunter cause I hunt in rain and wet situations.
The Roughtech is a great value and you don’t have to worry about Cerakote
@@mountaintacticalcompany True, what about the T3X Super Varimant tungsten cerakote does it have the same issues.
The rail is attached prior to Cerakote so you’d be good to go. Our Super Varmints are great rifles.
@@mountaintacticalcompany Thanks alot.
You are welcome!
Next up a torque video and an upgrade video.
We have some fun videos planned that will incorporate that info. Stay tuned!
In Finland, the land of Tikka. You need bermit to buy gun, but also to buy action, barrel or bolt. At least Tikka rifles in Finland they have the same serilal number on the action and on the barrel because of this. Meaning if you buy rifle with interchangeable barrels, you need separate licence for all the barrels. And it is 120€ ~130$ for 1. to file an application to buy a gun and 80€ ~88$ after that when you apply for several gun bying licenses, litle less if its only a part of a gun. Also you haveto prove the reason for bying a gun: hunting - needs a license that has to be claimed every year. Practical shooting and similar, needs membership and proof of several years of participation in practical shooting club or national defence club. Any kind of problems with law, or diagnosed mental ilness or similar issues may lead to declined appliction. Even a bar fight that has lead to conviction may lead to confiscation of your guns, at least for some while.
Oh wow! Those are a lot of hoops to jump through. Thank you for sharing!
Latest models have picatinny rail on them....
Only a few come with a picatinny rail. The standard models do not.
In South Africa it is the barrel. Which presents many problems.
The barrel is a consumable part and so you have to get a new license when ever you replace a barrel. most manufacturers have the serial number on the frame only, so everyone is always confused as to what to do. The whole South African system is SOOOOOO stupid
@@jonathanmitchell3733 that would be incredibly painful!
Really enjoyed your articles. Reinforces my comfort around owning T3's.
In NZ the gun laws were badly messed with by the Labour Party (Democrats in your language), and 'average joe' cannot own a semi-auto centrefire rifle. There are a couple of exceptions, licensed pest control being one of them. The Christchurch mosque massacre caused the govt. to brand many semi-auto's as assault rifles, and quickly passed (useless) new laws banning any type of rifle with a possible past or present military use. Then there was a 'buy-back' with all of the rifles destroyed. Some of them were priceless historical examples..
The Police of the day were at fault, for failing to properly check the references of the shooter when they gave him a firearms licence. If they had checked properly they would have realised (without too much work) that he was not safe.
Since then, just about anything associated with a firearm in our lovely country needs paperwork.
Looming large soon too, is the possibility of a Gun Registry.. Although this has already failed miserably in Canada.
This is heart breaking. If we give an inch to the left in the US, they’ll take 10 miles. They keep touting the “success” in NZ and Australia and those laws…
@@mountaintacticalcompany the laws are a complete failure, which is a public fact that the woke and left ignore.
Gun murders have increased in NZ and Australia in the last few years.
Gangs also now manufacture their weapons, in addition to stealing them..
We cannot let that happen in the US. Cities that have those types of laws are the first. L.A. Chicago NYC.
Crime is rampant and criminals do exactly what you are experiencing.
Yet the politicians keep pushing for more of it…