Member Lost River
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That Canadian ranger version is truly (to my eye, and way of thinking) the epitome of what an all around practical rifle should/can be. While I would prefer an ultra light composite stock on it, given their extremely cold conditions that they may face, the laminated stock makes a lot of sense.
My only real change would be to set it up for AI mags, rather than the retardedly expensive sako mags.
Great rifles though.
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Try 155 lapua scenars and varget.
It's a combination that is equally at home at a match or on a hunt.
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I would start with load development and see what the rifle likes. Most non magnum T3s don't need any stock work. What is your rifle chambered for?
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Being free of debt is the only way to fly.
That said, a nice longer barreled Swede would be very cool when you get ahead, money wise.
Of course taking a standard bolt face T3 and rebarreling to 6mm Remington Ackley Improved would be very, very cool as an all around gun from ground squirrels to deer.
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I have an XLR and its a machined work of art. Plus their customer service is outstanding.
Fully intend to pick up another as soon as I can.
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I have never seen a tikka 308 that did not shoot well under 1 MOA. The 2 308 Tikkas that I have both are sub.5″ guns with hand loads. Mine really shine with 165 and lower weights.
It could be a gun issue, but I would load up some 155 matchmaking, driven by Varget and see what happens..
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CDI bottom metal using AI mags
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Results man,results!!!
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I would get a set of Talley lightweight rings and be done.
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Thoughts:
The Sporter is a poor man's Sako TRG, and a dang fine one at that. There is zero need to buy aftermarket detachable mag systems for either. People get too fixated on buying a bunch of aftermarket stuff to bolt on. Save your money.
My last T3 varmint in .223 was a superb shooter. It ended up with a friend since I had plenty of .223s in the safes.
The primary difference between the two is the 8 vs 10 twist tubes. I like to shoot 77SMK s and the 8 twist is ideal, therefore I would choose the 8 twist rifle.
The varmint does NOT need an aftermarket stock btw. They shoot bugholes with the factory T3 stock.
Good luck and have fun either way you choose.
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My T3 Lite .223 was an 8 twist and a phenomenal shooter. I just traded it for a CZ carbine in 7.62×39. The only reason I swapped was because I always was grabbing an AR when I intended to shoot .223. If you can find an 8 twist, snatch it up. Great shooters.
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The contact info for the Finnish sources would be most appreciated. Just having one spare would be a bit of piece of mind, plus if we ordered together, that might save some money for the freight charges. I am looking for one on 30-06 (65).
I shot my little chopped T3 in .308 today while at my cabin. Even with the cold northern wind blowing hard, it was doing sub 3/4 inch 3 shot groups with a 165 hpbt Sierra Game kings. The little gun has taken over as my favorite hunting rifle. It is such a great little package with a 20″ bbl and the 2.5-10×24 Nightforce compact. One more week until my cow elk hunt begins. If I am lucky, the little T3 will provide an opportunity to fill the freezer. My last 2 elk were taken with the T3, and I am hoping like heck for another opportunity to make it 3 in a row…. 🙂
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175 SMK with 44.3 grains of Varget. Works good in my TRG.
For my T3s I run 46 grains and a 165 boat tail hollow point Game King.
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Good question.
I have an LSA-65, in 30-06 and would love a spare mag, just to be safe.
If anyone has info, or a mag, let me know please! 🙂
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I have a couple of T3 .308s, one is a lite, the other a varmint. Both are superbly accurate shooters. I think you will be pleased. I've also an LSA. Mine is a 65, in 30-06. Beauty of a gun. If you get tired of that LSA-55 let me know. They are a neat old, underrated rifle.
Btw, Welcome.
Now let's at least see a pic of the old LSA! 🙂
LR
