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Looking to get my first Tikka
Posted by will_phill on October 1, 2014 at 4:24 amhi there, I'm trying to find some info about Tikkas. I handled a couple T3 lites at bass pro shop, and like what I've been reading. I am looking for a long range rifle for 5-600 yd target shooting and possibly varmint hunting.
I've been considering .308 and 7mm. I read that you might not be able to get the Varmint rifle anymore. Well without buying from a private party. What type of difference would I really be seeing between the Varmint and the lites?
I'm open to any suggestions about you might have.
Ericbc7 replied 9 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies -
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296 Bullseyes
Hi for target shooting forget the lite and get the varmint, if you got the lite you would have to let it cool down after 3 to 4 shots
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I have shot 36 rds (12 3-shot groups) with no waiting between shots from a Tikka Lite .223 and my last group was 1/2″.
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296 Bullseyes
That's one way to wreck a barrel , lite barrels are made that way to reduce weight, so it's easier to carry when out hunting and you'll only be shooting a couple of shots a time , shooting 36 rounds at once will wreck the barrel due to the heat generated, imho ,varmint barrels are thicker to help with the heat
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Yeah, I'm really liking what I'm seeing on the Varmint, but I'm going to have to find one second hand. Seems people don't want to give up their .308s.
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296 Bullseyes
You could put a wanted ad on here , you could get lucky
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while you might get away with shooting a bolt .223 30-40 times in a row (bolt action not black rifle) the .308 and 7mm tikka light will get way hot after 5 or 10 fast. that said you might be able to find a varmint .308.
if you go with the available light .308 (or 7) you wont be prarie dog hunting but will have the accuracy that would need.
Don't settle for the light if you plan to do a lot of target shooting. that said, you will have to spend $1400 min to get the Tikka sporter (new in box) in .308 if you plan to do relatively fast shooting. The sporter is awesome and heavy barrel with adjustable stock and I love it, but from a pracktical standpoint you can get a cheaper package that might do what you want (savage maybe?). I for one will not spend less to get what I don't really want – If Tikka options fill your requirements, then by all means go with Tikka.
The main test is “does the gun fit your needs and budget”?
You need to look at the ballistics and choose your bullet and find which gun fits that bullet. Twist rate and quality are the 2 key factors in choosing a rifle. Then decide if you should change bullet or rifle.
Good luck friend !!
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