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Tikka T3 Compact Tactical Rifle JRTC316S
Larkin replied 8 years, 9 months ago 7 Members · 29 Replies
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1 Bullseye
Whatever you decide…if you buy a T3, its gives you the platform to makes changes and build on a solid action for cheap later.
Do you have a set budget in mind?
If you were asking me; I do not have a set budget.
I prefer when possible to buy exactly what I want and only make minor upgrades. For example, I'm a trigger snob. If the trigger can't be tuned to my satisfaction, it will have to be replaced.
In other words, I try not to over personalize in case I want to sell and try something else.
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1 Bullseye
Welcome and btw
Jason is working on mags for Tikkas so you might be able to follow Dog down's advice and still have the mag capacity. For low price (relatively).Thanks. I'll keep looking. I have not come across a LGS with a good selection of Tikka rifles yet.
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21 Bullseyes
For any “trigger snob” , you will not easily find a better or more adjustable trigger than any T3.
At least that is my experience.
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105 Bullseyes
All my Tikka's are set to a crisp 2lbs or less, great factory trigger!
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I just saw the Tikka CTR SS when I went to a local dealer to handle a Savage Hog Hunter & Ruger Gunsite side by side. He then pulled out thr Tikka. I have a Sako 75 7-08 SS for twenty years now & love it.
-How hard & who would y'all suggest to re-chamber the 260 to a 6.5 Creedmore?
-Does the CTR now come with an Al or SS recoil lug now?
I've a 6.5 Grendel AR that stacks rounds, I'm now a large fan of 6.5 cal, with my ThunderBeast suppressors. -
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I think it's a simple barrel change to go from or to creedmore and 260
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1 Bullseye
Well, after much additional reading, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the CTR (pun intended) and get one. Since I'm in no hurry, I have a couple more questions.
1. I'm a stainless guy and the CTR part number in the thread subject line is for stainless. The non-stainless model states it is a blue finish. It looks matte black (and very nice) to me. Is this finish as robust as the typical AR rifle finish?
2. I like the .308 Win (I don't reload and I already have a .308 Win AR) and my caliber selection criteria has always been the ability to travel to nowhere USA and get ammunition at the local hardware store if necessary. Having said that, I have read a lot about the .260 Rem. What are the pros and cons?
I guess I should add that I will use the CTR for hunting hogs, whitetail deer and varmints…and paper punching (noncompetitively at this time).
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105 Bullseyes
If you don't reload and already have a 308 I'd go for the 260…especially if you want to shoot long range later. Which you will once you see the accuracy the gun is capable of.
The 260 will give better ballistics out to 1000yrds and beyond, and it is an excellent choice for the hunting purposes you have mentioned.I have a 308CTR and wish it was a 260…If I had the chance to do over I would have waited for the 260.
The next gun I purchase will be a 260 or 6.5 of some sort… -
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If you don't reload and already have a 308 I'd go for the 260…especially if you want to shoot long range later. Which you will once you see the accuracy the gun is capable of.
The 260 will give better ballistics out to 1000yrds and beyond, and it is an excellent choice for the hunting purposes you have mentioned.I have a 308CTR and wish it was a 260…If I had the chance to do over I would have waited for the 260.
The next gun I purchase will be a 260 or 6.5 of some sort…Dog Down!,
Well, I went to Midway USA and checked ammunition. For 260 Rem, they had 20 offerings. For .308 Win, 161 offerings. Hmmm….that's a concern for a non-reloader.
What about question 1 on finish?
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105 Bullseyes
The CTR matte finish is more durable then the normal blued finish, its will resist and hide scratches more easily. Its very similar to an AR finish but can't honestly say its the same. I do think its a higher quality finish then any AR I've handled though…
The 260 is gaining in popularity and there will be more ammo choices, can't compare the 2 that way, the 308 has been around for a long time and everyone is making a 308 round.
Some good ammo and some really and ammo…Out of the 161 offerings you mentioned for the 308, your gun may only shoot 1-2% of that at sub MOA…so not something I would dwell on.
I know people say they want to be able to walk into any store and buy ammo for their gun, thats fine if you are shooting gallon jugs at 100yrds or just plinking…I can honestly say I've never hunted with anyone who didn't bring enough ammo for a hunt, or didn't bring enough ammo to the range. There is no excuse for forgetting to bring ammo. Always make sure you have the bolt, mag and ammo for any gun in the case before you leave the house.I guess you need to make the choice you feel comfortable with.
But for me the choice would be the 260 if you are shooting at any distance. I have 2 – 308's, I'm not knocking the 308 or thinking its bad…just saying I know what its capable of and wish I had a 260 or 6.5 for 90% of the shooting I do with my 308's…the other 10% is a carry gun with open sights, a Tikka battue for pushing deer. -
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Nice results on a test comparison, same rifles in 308 & 260…with real shooting data
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/6552028/1The ballistic advantage of the 260 is very clear even at 500-600yrds…have not seen many test like this using the same rifle make / model so its a true test.
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Hi I was shooting a Mauser m12 in 6.5 x 55 at the weekend the recoil was easy to manage it was more like a firm push and straight back on target the .260 is probably very similar but in a short action where the 6.5 x 55 is a long action the only difference between them I think is the bolt stop
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