Tikka T3 Trouble

[Bagpuss]

Malcolm

I leave diplomacy to the two faced, forked tongued politicians. Roe season has been as good as can be expected. Tripped over at the very start and torn ligaments, and tendons in a leg and a muscle in my back which didn't help matters.

Mint Imperials as the biz what ever your doing as they don't melt in your pocket.

 

[malcolm]

Bagpuss, sorry to hear about your leg and back. Thats the trouble with stalking, especially in Scotland where it can be demanding, even more so if you are on Red's and have to drag because you cannot get a machine in or dont have one. After a more than a few years and now over halfway through the game, age wise i have to admit one tends to be a bit more aware of the physical side.

 

[Carl Gustaf]

The other reason of course for at least attempting to be civil to other site members, is the fact that there is a 'zero tolerance' policy on this site. A couple of people have made this site their personnal battlefield in the past and they have been rightfully shown the door.
The producers of this site have spent alot of time and money producing this excellent forum for all to enjoy. What gives other people the right to walk in and shout their mouths off.
We have seen them come and we have seen them go. Bagpuss why go down that sorry road, you seem to be a knowledgable stalker of some experience; your obvious knowledge would be very helpful to those of us less experienced hunters.
Its all to easy to be negative and hide behind the computer screen spewing vitirol. Come on man we are all stalkers here, we have the whole of an increasingly anti hunting world to go up against. Why fight each other?

 

[Bagpuss]

M
It was my own stupid fault. Not looking where I was placing my feet when crossing some windblow timber. Wont be doing that again in a hurry.

 

[Bagpuss]

CG
No ones hiding or being vitriolic, and no ones fighting anyone . Well not from my side of the table we're not. Civility does not necessitate a loss of directness.
You obviously enjoy the blathering,mollycoddling and hand holding. Me? I just prefer to get the job done.

Do we get many antis on this site? I now some of the other sites have been plagued by them at different times.

 

[JAYB]

Bagpuss,

Sorry to hear about your leg, knackered some ligaments in my knee a few years ago, eventually had to have it replaced. Now my spinal cord is all messed up scarred apparently from collapsed verabrae, they fixed the spine but the cord is still scarred. I have or at least am in the midst of wearing myself out, well, if I can't do it who can? just a matter of adapting.

Make sure you let it heal properly before putting it to the test.

John

 

[Bagpuss]

John

Cheers for the good news of what I've got to look forward too.
I have been told by the consultant that it could take up to 6 months before every thing has settled down. I just have to do what the physio tells me to and allow it all to heal.

 

[malcolm]

Hey guys, it's never easy getting old, but at least you get wiser, and with a great deal more experiance under your belt one usually gets the job done.

Bit like the old bull and the young bull and the herd of cows> Lets run down the hill and make love to them all quickly> NO lets walk down and make love to them all?

 

[JAYB]

I think I am at the stage when I would rather they walked up the hill to me, and then remined me why I wanted to see them

John

 

[DL]

Tikka T3

I took a look at a .243 T3 lite in a gunshop when I was looking to get a foxing rifle. I didn't like the way the rifle felt in the aim. It's all down to the "synthetic" (plastic!) stock that brings the impression of the build quality down. So "sAko & Giugiaro" have "created another winner"!
It looks as though the cost in producing tikkas has been driven down to create more of a margin between the T3 & the new sako 85.
So issue no.1 they feel mass produced.
no.2 they have only one action length regardless of calibre
no.3 the .223 uses a tight twist,so some rural users may not have access to heavy weight rounds.

These T3 rifles could shoot deer all day every day,but since coming under the ownership of the beretta group,the essence of tikka rifles feel as though it's been comercialised.
If I had to own one I'd choose the super varmint model,which appears to have all the attributes of the Tactical without any of the shortfallings.
If they made box fed Howa's that would be the place to look for an alternative working rifle.

 

[malcolm]

DL. Plastic is never going to look as good as wood, and can give any rifle a cheap feel, especially some shooters who are sold on wood and will not use plastic stocks.

But from a practicle point of view it beats wood hands down for me. It aint gonna move when it gets soaked every day stalking Red Hinds in the winter, and it will take a few knocks as well.

 

[Bagpuss]

Re: Tikka T3

These T3 rifles could shoot deer all day every day,but since coming under the ownership of the beretta group,the essence of tikka rifles feel as though it's been comercialised.

Its more than commercialisation. Its called producing something of the lowest quality that you can possibly get away will, and still get enough people to buy at a price that makes the effort worthwhile.

Sad really that some people allow themselves to be exploited to such a degree.

 

[Bagpuss]

Re: Tikka T3

These T3 rifles could shoot deer all day every day,but since coming under the ownership of the beretta group,the essence of tikka rifles feel as though it's been comercialised.

Its more than commercialisation. Its called producing something of the lowest quality that you can possibly get away will, and still get enough people to buy at a price that makes the effort worthwhile.

Sad really that some people allow themselves to be exploited to such a degree.

 

[Bagpuss]

Re: Tikka T3

These T3 rifles could shoot deer all day every day,but since coming under the ownership of the beretta group,the essence of tikka rifles feel as though it's been comercialised.

Its more than commercialisation. Its called producing something of the lowest quality that you can possibly get away will, and still get enough people to buy at a price that makes the effort worthwhile.

Sad really that some people allow themselves to be exploited to such a degree.

 

[Bagpuss]

Re: Tikka T3

These T3 rifles could shoot deer all day every day,but since coming under the ownership of the beretta group,the essence of tikka rifles feel as though it's been comercialised.

Its more than commercialisation. Its called producing something of the lowest quality that you can possibly get away will, and still get enough people to buy at a price that makes the effort worthwhile.

Sad really that some people allow themselves to be exploited to such a degree.

 

[DL]

Tikka Stock Materials

DL. Plastic is never going to look as good as wood, and can give any rifle a cheap feel, especially some shooters who are sold on wood and will not use plastic stocks.

But from a practicle point of view it beats wood hands down for me. It aint gonna move when it gets soaked every day stalking Red Hinds in the winter, and it will take a few knocks as well.

You're right, when you're in the UK you can expirience four seasons in a day, & having a nice wanut stock rained on then heated in the sun would just be upsetting!
So my plans include a stainless synthtic rifle for everyday usage, & a wood blued rifle for any other occasions (it's good to have a spare!)
I suppose ideally laminate would have a place in my gun safe,but there's the extra weight, expense & limited availability to consider & you'd still do your best to avoid scratching it,which isn't desireable for me in a hunting rifle!

 

[Beowulf]

DL you are a breath of fresh mate! Whats wrong with having one of each or more! I personally like synthetic as much as walnut, both have their place in modern stalking. Anyway if T3's were rubbish why would Beretta bother producing them! Bit of a no brainer making crap rifles, wouldn't you say?
Its a shame Malcolm is no longer on the site, he seemed to know his stuff. Has he been banned or something?

 

[DL]

I don't know about Malcom,as I'm new on here.
About having a couple of stalking rifles...blokes love hardware,it doesn't seem to matter if it's hand tools or quad bikes & rifles fit in to the same generalisation,just another expensive tool.
My reason for planning on having two stalking rifles is that I'd be very put out to miss out on a stalk because one was broken.
Having a compact stalking rifle for woodland stalking over short ranges & a slightly bigger rifle for open hill stalking seems right to me.
Then add to this,for the cost of a Sako I could have two good second hand tikkas I think I've made my choice!

 

[Beowulf]

DL I totally agree! As for Malcolm I think he got kicked off the site earlier this week for arguing with Carl Gustaf? Anyway they don't seem to be on the site now.

 

[Duncs]

Hi, was just reading these. That article "slagging off" T3's said "What is a detachable magazine doing on a hunting rifle" what is wrong with this. For saftry sake it must be easier to unload by clicking off a mag, than any other means. I have 2 t3. One wood and one synthetic. They do the job...and i could aford them.