Thoughts on new gun ?

[capt561921]

Ive been thinking about a new .308 since I sold my Accuracy International.

The role of the new rifle would be for deer stalking.

I was thinking of the Tikka T3 Varmint, left handed with 20 inch barrel, synthetic stock. (.308)

But after a chat this evening with a good friend of mine my thoughts are changing.

Now Im thinking Tikka T3 Lite Stainless with barrel chopped to 16 inch. (.308) threaded for moderator.

The reason - light to carry, compact and handy and as mentioned by a my good pal.

The Lewis Machine Tool L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle comes with 1:11 twist (same twist as the T3) and 16 inch barrel.


Does anyone have experience or knowledge with this type of set up ?



Kind Regards

Rob

 

[.50 Cal Cow]

Re: Thoughts on new gun ?

Have a Tikka T3 Scout which sounds identical to the varmint your looking at (20" heavy bbl and .308) and a T3 Stainless Light but in 30-06.

Granted the NF scope on the scout and a small Nikon prostaff on the 30-06 is a weight difference in itself but rifle to rifle the T3 lite even with 22" in barrel is considerably lighter and extremely easy to walk woods with. It takes more effort to shoot accurately though but it is still incredibly hunting accurate.

As for the other one you're looking at seems like apples to oranges in rifle and in price.

Hope any of this helps.

 

[WhiteHorze]

Re: Thoughts on new gun ?

If you're going to chop the barrel, why spend the extra $ for a varmint rig?

Unless you're deer are over 300 yds out, stick with the lw barrel and smaller stock.

Your knees will thank you.