Best magazine for Tikka T3X?

[Danny Treacy]

Hi All,

I wanted to know what the best make of magazine is for the Tikka T3x.

I’m aware that there are a few options available from different manufacturers.

Is the Tikka branded one the best or would you recommend something else?

I’m looking at 10 round .308 magazines in particular.

Thanks.
Danny.

 

[Sash]

I have a 5-rd Waters Rifleman magazine, and it is day vs night to the Tikka mags.
The original 10-round WR mags were less good, but they have done several interations since I had one, so if I were in your shoes, I would definitely want to try one.
Worth being aware that, being single stack, they sit a long way below the stock: more like a 20-rd SLR mag!

 

[Danny Treacy]

I have a 5-rd Waters Rifleman magazine, and it is day vs night to the Tikka mags.
The original 10-round WR mags were less good, but they have done several interations since I had one, so if I were in your shoes, I would definitely want to try one.
Worth being aware that, being single stack, they sit a long way below the stock: more like a 20-rd SLR mag!

Thanks for the info. So if the single stack, would the 10 round one work when shooting prone?

 

[Sash]

Honestly? You might have problems - depends on your position.
Absolutely fine with a bipod of any height, but a really low prone (unsupported) might see you snag the magazine on occasion

The quality of the newest generation WR magazines is stunning, though

 

[Rake Aboot]

I put mine in a ctr stock and use the ctr magazine, bloody marvellous.
As good as the Ai

 

[Donkey Basher]

I have a 5-rd Waters Rifleman magazine, and it is day vs night to the Tikka mags.
The original 10-round WR mags were less good, but they have done several interations since I had one, so if I were in your shoes, I would definitely want to try one.
Worth being aware that, being single stack, they sit a long way below the stock: more like a 20-rd SLR mag!

20 round

I give you the 30 round L1A1/Bren magazine



On a serious note though, if you want a higher capacity T3 magazine then think about swapping to a CTR bottom metal & magazine which is a double stack system so doesn't stick out too far. Or go with one of the various AICS magazine set ups.

 

[Danny Treacy]

I put mine in a ctr stock and use the ctr magazine, bloody marvellous.
As good as the Ai

I think I can get a CTR magwell for the rifle I’m planning on getting (T3x Ace Target).

 

[MarinePMI]

I think I can get a CTR magwell for the rifle I’m planning on getting (T3x Ace Target).

I thought the ACE came with the CTR mag as standard?

 

[Danny Treacy]

I thought the ACE came with the CTR mag as standard?

You may be right, the names are all new to me! That’s a bonus I guess! Thanks.

 

[Rafter]

+1 for Waters Rifleman. They also make a AICS compatible bottom metal for the T3 if that is the way you want to go.
WR Rifle Floorplates Bottom Metal Trigger Guard DBM note, different versions depending on cartridge length.

 

[Snowball71]

Mountain tactical billet mags ...

 

[Utectok]

Mountain tactical billet mags ...

Hard to find though?

 

[Snowball71]

Def...I sold my tikka 22.250 so have one for sale on here for that calibre family....super magazines ...

 

[DeerPark_Ops]

Def...I sold my tikka 22.250 so have one for sale on here for that calibre family....super magazines ...

Hi, do you still have it for sale as I couldn’t see it listed.
Regards Martin

 

[Snowball71]

Pm...

 

[rocketdogbert]

Thanks for the info. So if the single stack, would the 10 round one work when shooting prone?

I was a WR .308 mag in my Sako TRG, same WR mag as the Tikka , and have no problems with ground clearance (I target shoot only). It’s leagues better than the OEM Tikka/Sako

 

[SimpleSimon]

Genuine question to those of you suggesting aftermarket magazines... What do you perceive to be wrong with the Tikka factory offering?

 

[rocketdogbert]

Genuine question to those of you suggesting aftermarket magazines... What do you perceive to be wrong with the Tikka factory offering?

Their ..223 mags are shockingly bad, sleeved down .308/6.5CM mags that just don’t work well.

The .308 mags are a bit shonky but do work

 

[SimpleSimon]

Their ..223 mags are shockingly bad, sleeved down .308/6.5CM mags that just don’t work well.

The .308 mags are a bit shonky but do work

Ahh, fair enough... I've only ever had 308-based ones (243, 6.5cm and 308) and always found them functional if not exactly refined. I'd really like it if you could top them up without removing from the action, but Ho-hum

 

[JamesH]

I have an Ace Target and it comes with a 10rd CTR magazine.