1st rifle 243 tikka?
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HonestJohn
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It’s their market gap, loads selling in mainland europe, US market will like it as an AR platform type alternative, esp if US regulates against fully auto or semi auto’s.
They will compete with blaizer and merkel and beretta, and potentially win.
I see them doing something like - straight pull, left or right hand. Removable barrels, AR furniture fit, also both wood and standard synthetic tikka options
Do you think they’ll keep the t3 going?
HonestJohn
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Probably for 12 months and to see what happens to sales unilaterally with a new model.
I’m just postulating here!! But it’s a gut feeling.
They would be stupid to give up the T3... for what? nothing else they made sold in those numbers. Would be like walking away from a gold mine.
My choice for that job would be a standard stainless T3 Lite in 6.5CM and you have all covered. Even in 20" it would get you easily to 1000yd. I think so much better than the overengineered rusty Blaser/Mauser/Sauer.
edi
My choice for that job would be a standard stainless T3 Lite in 6.5CM and you have all covered. Even in 20" it would get you easily to 1000yd. I think so much better than the overengineered rusty Blaser/Mauser/Sauer.
edi
A glut of cheap T3s on the market would be no bad thing! For me, anyway
They already made one, the brx1. I can’t see them giving up the t3, it’s a great working rifle. I have a varmint t3x in .222 and stalk with it regularly.
Bo Diddley
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Had to happen as everyone I know owns at least one
.But I agree they are a bit dull, especially the plastic jobbie that I've got.... but it's blindingly accurate and functional....
i would say that you’re gut feeling is very wrong. They just came out with the brx 1, and it was hardly a massive success. The most that would happen would be a slight re brand of the t3-x , they aren’t going to risk anything drastic with one of the most popular hunting rifles on the market
Haha Glad you asked?
It depends on the balance of what you want to do really. As always?
If you are mainly going to whack foxes and deer then a normal spotter style Tikka would be an excellent choice. 243 would also be fine.
If you are going to whack steel out to 1000 yards a lot then you would be better off with a heavy barrel jobbie as the shot strings will be longer and a skinny barrel will start to bend. They are heavier to lug about but I have done it for 20 years up the top of the Cairngorms and in the woods. People think I am mad. 243 can shoot to 1000 yards but a factory rifle may not going to be your best bet for that so you may be better going for 65 Creedmoor (bit higher bc so you dont have to shoot heavy for calibre bullets to get long range performance).
In the middle is the Tikka CTR which has a better stock than the sporters and a heavier barrel but it is a semi-weight so not the drainpipe on the varmint. Personally I think this is the best profile for mixed use. You can get 243 with a 1:8 twist which would probably work @1000 with a 108gr eld-m or such but you would probably be better off running a 120gr ELD out of a 65 Creed which would give you one round for all things. Dunno, personal preference.
I run both.
If you are going to have an 'even" split of use. I would go 65 CM running a 120gr bullet.
Style and calibre are subjects of endless debate and in reality are down to likely balance of use.
Tikka is a excellent shout though
It depends on the balance of what you want to do really. As always?
If you are mainly going to whack foxes and deer then a normal spotter style Tikka would be an excellent choice. 243 would also be fine.
If you are going to whack steel out to 1000 yards a lot then you would be better off with a heavy barrel jobbie as the shot strings will be longer and a skinny barrel will start to bend. They are heavier to lug about but I have done it for 20 years up the top of the Cairngorms and in the woods. People think I am mad. 243 can shoot to 1000 yards but a factory rifle may not going to be your best bet for that so you may be better going for 65 Creedmoor (bit higher bc so you dont have to shoot heavy for calibre bullets to get long range performance).
In the middle is the Tikka CTR which has a better stock than the sporters and a heavier barrel but it is a semi-weight so not the drainpipe on the varmint. Personally I think this is the best profile for mixed use. You can get 243 with a 1:8 twist which would probably work @1000 with a 108gr eld-m or such but you would probably be better off running a 120gr ELD out of a 65 Creed which would give you one round for all things. Dunno, personal preference.
I run both.
If you are going to have an 'even" split of use. I would go 65 CM running a 120gr bullet.
Style and calibre are subjects of endless debate and in reality are down to likely balance of use.
Tikka is a excellent shout though
devon deer stalker
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That's a good choice, I know it's not what you are asking about but my .243 Sako 75 is still brilliant after 30 years
HonestJohn
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That was branded beretta so didn’t have the brand trust-pull. Few know the connection.
The BRX was flawed from the start, not surprised it failed.
HonestJohn
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Had one, should never have sold it, but glad I did - otherwise I’d never have been through the marvellous adventures of dozens of rifles and calibres.
I would agree on a 6.5CM instead of the .243 as someone said you can't get deader than dead and it would probably be better for your playing with some gongs. To go with that though check what ammo your local suppliers have unless you reload.
As for which particular brand or model you go for, go to your local gun shops see what they have on the shelf and which one feels the most comfortable (if they have a range and you can try before you buy all the better) and which one is in your budget.
I had a T3 super varmint great rifle, accurate but it was a lump if you are doing lots of walking, once you put scope, mod and bipod on it
As for which particular brand or model you go for, go to your local gun shops see what they have on the shelf and which one feels the most comfortable (if they have a range and you can try before you buy all the better) and which one is in your budget.
I had a T3 super varmint great rifle, accurate but it was a lump if you are doing lots of walking, once you put scope, mod and bipod on it
wabbit warren
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forget what calibre you want/need
the Tikka t3 rifle is one of the best off the shelve rifles about
the bolt action is to die for compared to other manufactures out there
and add ons are easy to get at good prices if you need them
i shoot a tikka t3x lite and love it
i only shoot foxes not deer so a .223 is my rifle of choice
the Tikka t3 rifle is one of the best off the shelve rifles about
the bolt action is to die for compared to other manufactures out there
and add ons are easy to get at good prices if you need them
i shoot a tikka t3x lite and love it
i only shoot foxes not deer so a .223 is my rifle of choice
Start with 243, sako 75 stainless synthetic is what i have still some lightly used ones around.
After getting the bug of shooting rifles get another in 6.5CM for you long range targets and everything else and when you get itchy feet for another 222/223 would be a good toy for a variety of jobs
After getting the bug of shooting rifles get another in 6.5CM for you long range targets and everything else and when you get itchy feet for another 222/223 would be a good toy for a variety of jobs
Personally , I would go 6.5 .
I don’t have either caliber , but concerns over a .243 with copper ammunition.
I think manufacturers will sort this but you will still have a lot more variety of ammunition with a 6.5.
I’ve got a 3 tikka T3s and love them all.
If I had to get one rifle to cover all aspects I think I would go for a T3 varmint/CTR in 6.5 with a 20” barrel.
A lot will have different opinions, you just have to go with your gut
I don’t have either caliber , but concerns over a .243 with copper ammunition.
I think manufacturers will sort this but you will still have a lot more variety of ammunition with a 6.5.
I’ve got a 3 tikka T3s and love them all.
If I had to get one rifle to cover all aspects I think I would go for a T3 varmint/CTR in 6.5 with a 20” barrel.
A lot will have different opinions, you just have to go with your gut
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