Tikka t3 lite for semi custom?

[Jkesrnicla]

I found an outlet to buy a tikka t3x lite in 6.5 creed for 469$ and I was wondering if it was a good starting point for a semi custom rifle, new stock, bolt shroud, and bottom metal asap then eventually swap the barrel down the road, Primarily for a target/hunting rifle up to 1000yds... are there any durability, reliability or accuracy issues with them out of the box? Better or worse than a Rem 700? I’m looking for something bombproof and relatively inexpensive....

 

[scubapro187]

Where is said Tikka?

 

[scubapro187]

But yes that's a killer deal

 

[Jkesrnicla]

Where is said Tikka?

Not sure of the legitimacy of the website but I have a Shop local that price matches...

Tikka T3 JRTXE382 T3x Lite 6.5 Creedmoor 3+1 24.30' Black Right Hand

<p>Tikka's T3x Lite combines high performance with lightweight ease. The T3x receiver introduces a widened angular ejection port making it easier to feed one cartridge at a time, and extra screw placements on top of the receiver to robustly attach a Picatinny rail. The Lite models are equipped...

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[bgavin]

That's a good deal and absolutely something to build on. I would go tikka over rem 700 every time. Plenty of aftermarket support and now you can get shouldered prefits. Also triggertech is coming out with a trigger for them.

I have 2 and at that price tempted to get a third.

Edit make that 3. Can't believe I forgot my lovely wife bought me one for christmas. Total surprise.

 

[Jkesrnicla]

That's a good deal and absolutely something to build on. I would go tikka over rem 700 every time. Plenty of aftermarket support and now you can get shouldered prefits. Also triggertech is coming out with a trigger for them.

I have 2 and at that price tempted to get a third.

Edit make that 3. Can't believe I forgot my lovely wife bought me one for christmas. Total surprise.

I thought so too!! Just out of curiosity do you run the factory polymer bottom metal or a aluminum one with AICS mags?

 

[bgavin]

One is in a mdt acc chassis, one in the factory ctr stock with plastic bottom metal and the New one is a hunter with wood stock and plastic bm.

I had a manners t4a for the ctr but sold it. I’m a chassis guy. Going to save up for a lite one for the ctr. The hunter will stay stock.

Honestly I’ve never had a problem with the polymer.

 

[splash77]

That is a good deal! I ordered a x-caliber prefit in 6.5cm for my Tikka T3 lite (currently .243 win). I am waiting for the new MDT chassis to be released before I decide on a stock/chassis. There are a bunch of vendors that offer Tikka prefits, so I think they are a great budget build.

 

[Quicksilver338]

I love any tikkas especially in a smaller caliber. That is a great platform for budget minded performance.

 

[Oregonmuley]

I love any tikkas especially in a smaller caliber. That is a great platform for budget minded performance.

+1 Since the OP stated this would also be a hunting rifle its hard not to like a Tikka. Shoot it as is or drop it in a stock to your liking and you are good to go. I have a Tikka Superlite 7-08 in a Hunters Edge stock and its a great hunting rig IMHO.

 

[86alaskan]

That's a good deal and absolutely something to build on. I would go tikka over rem 700 every time. Plenty of aftermarket support and now you can get shouldered prefits. Also triggertech is coming out with a trigger for them.

I have 2 and at that price tempted to get a third.

Edit make that 3. Can't believe I forgot my lovely wife bought me one for christmas. Total surprise.

Where is this Triggertech info you speak of??? I've been waiting and hoping they'd offer a special or Diamond for the Tikka's for some time. God I hope they offer a diamond for them.

 

[bgavin]

Guys at the triggertech booth at the Precision Rifle Expo said it would be out around end of 19 or first of 20.

 

[86alaskan]

man I hope so, that should be pretty soon

 

[Chickentoast]

I have a TT Diamond on a 700 and love it, but the Tikka trigger is so good with just a spring, would be difficult to justify the cost/benefit.

Far more interesting to me is the rumor that they are going to offer a 10 twist in 30 cal. Anyone else hear the same?

 

[SlimySquirrel]

I had mine in an MDT ESS chassis and it shot very well.
Just swapped out to a carbon stock as I’m now keen on some walking with the rig.