Was agreeing with you- this isn't obvious to most people
Tikka actions
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We see this right away, but I often forget that the vast majority don’t reload, and once they hear something is “slow”, they don’t buy it. I think it worked for Weatherby because Weatherby ammo was designed with the long freebore in mind.Was agreeing with you- this isn't obvious to most people
Tikka T3x Lite .300 WSM Rifle JRTXE341
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Easy button right there. I have a WSM I built off a tikka with the long action bolt stop. Carbon six sendero 22” barrel and a Mesa precision stock with a Burris XTR3 3.3-18. It’s right around 12 pounds with a double pull ckye pod on it
When I want a rifle that requires a tool to disassemble as part of the cleaning process, and forces me to deal with a customer service department with a horrible reputation, I choose Tikka.
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Barrel speed of my 20" Stainless 308 CTR's and a 20" blued T3 Lite 308 were the same as a 20" blued Lothar Walther 308 barrel 1/12 we also have. Our 1/13 Bartlein Palma possibly tight bore also 20" was slightly faster. Also our 1/13 Lilja 20" Palma seemed a bit faster.
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You mean to tell me that it is easier to shoot heavy rifles well than light weight ones?
Oh for sure; there's no comparison between a heavy bull like an M40 profile and my really light 'bull' barrels like my SSG69. The SSG still shoots for quite a while but not like my heavier barrels do. I just thought the difference between the german light weight barrels and some US pencil barrels was fascinating. Totally different behaviors.
I was going to say the exact same thing. Just buy this and you'll have a lot of your requirements filled I believe.Tikka T3x Lite .300 WSM Rifle JRTXE341
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Easy button right there. I have a WSM I built off a tikka with the long action bolt stop. Carbon six sendero 22” barrel and a Mesa precision stock with a Burris XTR3 3.3-18. It’s right around 12 pounds with a double pull ckye pod on it
Anyone here know if they make an extended mag releases for the T3X factory bottom 'metal'?
No..The entire purpose of the factory setup is flush fit no snag and sleek. If you want a big honkin lever on it go aics.
My custom tikka is a laser and functions flawlessly but if I could do it all over again I'd build off an Origin probably.
Tikka is an excellent off the shelf choice if you just want to shoot and aren't a tinkerer. Put a good scope on it and hit the range. It will shoot well.
There's also no better off the shelf hunting rifle for the money IMO.
All that being said I'm building off a 700 pattern for my next rifle or two. I have an xm3 retro mod build in progress now.
Tikka is an excellent off the shelf choice if you just want to shoot and aren't a tinkerer. Put a good scope on it and hit the range. It will shoot well.
There's also no better off the shelf hunting rifle for the money IMO.
All that being said I'm building off a 700 pattern for my next rifle or two. I have an xm3 retro mod build in progress now.
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Worth noting here that Unknown Munitions has a Tikka clone in the works. Bolt will be for sale and drop-in for existing actions. No idea what bolt faces will be available (fingers crossed for ARC). They claim Q3 2025, so maybe expect early 26?
