So I ordered a left hand T3 lite in 223 from Euro Optic it should be here on Tuesday! I will shoot it as is for the summer then send it off to mountain Tactical this winter and build it up from there. I can't wait for it! 🙂

If your going to rebarrel it immediately, you may want to keep looking for a donor action from a used T3 – They are often in good shape and MT can spin on any barrel you like.  For example I just saw a T3 light in .270WSM used (looked new) for $499 – obviously won't work for your project but just saying some deals are out there.

I would advise not…

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I don't own a Tikka…… yet, but I would for sure stick to lefty if that's what you shoot.  If found some on gun broker and other such sites yoh should check out, especially if a barrel is something you want, you'd just need a stock and action to be decent.

As for 223, I think it's a good round, lots of options, lots of reloading data, etc.  I h…

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So after deciding on a 223 I have found the only option is a stainless steel light or a hunter in blued. I really do not a stainless but it seems like that is all they have in 223. By the time I re barrel it and coat it a different color I will have about 14 or 1500 in it before I even change the stock! I am thinking about just breaking down and… Read more

I have been in contact with Jason. He is working on getting me some prices.  😀

Build one! It's not much more than the factory model.

That is what it looks like I will have to do.

Thanks! I emailed them. It is frustrating trying to find a left hand tikka but I think it will be worth it.

Have you tried looking for a 223 LH Varmint? 

If Mountain Tactical can't get you a rifle,…Cleaver Firearms will have it but you will pay little more for it.
They normally have both left and right hand 223 stainless varmints in stock.

I emailed Cleaver they don't export to the US so it looks like I may have to have someone build one for me.

Thanks I will check it out!