Sorry for the delay, Fellas!

Been wanting to really work on my trigger control before throwing up some pictures.  That said… I got out to the range yesterday with my Tikka T3 lite.  The Vortex Viper PST 4-16×50 is an amazing scope.  Very clear, the turrets are quick but responsive.  Along with the scope I bought the Vortex precision rings.  Torqued everything down to spec after finding my eye relief and headed to the range.  I zero'd her in at 100 yards and have been shooting 168 grain Federal Gold Medal Match to see what this thing is really capable of. 

As I said first, my trigger control and hold on the gun was horrible.  I was muscling the gun so much that the recoil was affecting my accuracy.  Add to that, my follow through on the trigger was bad.  I've had a lot of time to work on it and yesterday it showed!

I took 3 shots at 100 yards and I was pretty happy with that group.  I had 1 flyer, but it was definitely sub-moa.  The 200 yard try was where I was very happy.  The photo I attached will show 3 shots POSSIBLY 1/4 moa at 200 yards using 168 FGGM.  Shots were taken from a bench using a Harris bipod and a rear bag.  Barrel was cold, wind was under 5mph and the temp was around 75F, no clue on humidity but it was sticky!

200 yards is as far as I can go around my neck of the woods.  I am going to take a good 90 minute drive to another state in a few weeks to see about joining a range that goes out to 1400 yards.  I think I'm going to need another rifle with a heavy barrel, for that one lol.  When I first got into bolt actions I wasn't sure if I was going to like precision shooting.  Now I can say I'm honestly addicted.  So much, I just ordered all my reloading equipment and a bench. 

I'm undecided as to what heavy barrel bolt gun to purchase.  It's between the Tikka T3 Tactical, or a FN SPR A1.  I would have no issues buying another Tikka, after what this lite hunting rifle has shown they are capable of doing. 

Let me know what you guys think about the grouping and opinions on the next rifle.  I will gladly answer any questions about the scope, as well!

Sweet group Bob!  You might be surprised what a T3 light will do at extended range.

And nice set up. What scope level are you using?  I have 21 Century level and love it except it is hard to adjust since screw heads are on the bottom… Like most.

Thanks!

The level is a Vortex and yes, it was a pain to install.  I was only able to torque down the top screw.  Why they made them this way I have no idea!

Well, I will be pushing my rifle this weekend.  300-600 yards.  My concern is continuous shots and having the groups expand as the barrel heats up.  All ready at 200 yards with 6 shots they start to get a little crazy.