Tikka owners, please give some imput....

[jonr]

I have been considering the Tikka continental in the 7 mag.
I am attracted to the thicker, longer barrel for added accuracy; but do not want alot of additional weight. The webpage states less than a 1 lbs difference between the continental 7 mag (8 1/8 lbs) and the white tail hunter (7 1/4 lbs). Are these empty weight correct? If so that does not seem much of a difference for a carry rifle.

Also will the regular white tail hunter be about as accurate as the continental? I can not shoot the WH deluxe as I am left handed and have a problem with the roll over check piece.

Thanks for your input!

Jonr

[Big Tom]

I have never heard of a Continental being sold in the USA.  :?

Let us know if you get a confimation from a dealer that can get you one. Also I don't believe the Deluxe is available anymore either. They were beautiful rifles...very similar to Browning Gold Medallions.

You need to look at the 2004 website.... http://www.tikka.fi/..... You will find those models have been discontinued...and I'm hanging on to mine  :grin:

The Beretta catalog has not been updated yet, they are really slow on keeping current. The wood on the T-3 Hunter is not even close to the Whitetail Hunters quality. I would seriously consider one of the new Howa Hunters....very nice satn finished walnut...same price range or better. They shoot very well. Good Hunting!  

[jonr]

I got confirmation on the continental less than a week ago. Price was $585 for 7mm. Does anyone know if the stated weight is accurate and what is your openion of "more barrel"?

Jonr

[Zachary]

jonr,

Yes, the continentals are sold in the US.  I have seen them at gunsamerica from time to time.  In fact, I even shot one at the gun range in Houston, TX.

Was it accurate?  Yes.  I totally forgot the caliber and ammo, and I only shot 2 shots, but both shots were touching.  Temps were in the high 70s.

Zachary

[helobill]

I can tell you the weight of the T3 Lite is correct. Just got mine a couple weeks ago and was amazed at how light it was (wanted the synthetic stock vice the wood on the hunter model). Will make a nice carry rifle at 6lbs 3oz, then add the ammo, and scope. Don't think I'd want one in a heavy recoil caliber, but I got it in .308 so I have no worries. If I use the factory rings (no bases required) total carry weight will be just over 7 pounds. (.338 Win Mag only weighs in at 6lbs 6oz...yikes! :shock:  That'd wake you up.)

If you want to get there through the Beretta web site the link is:
http://www.berettausa.com/product/product_rifles_main.htm
They only list the specs for the US imports, the Tikka site lists them all and you have to make sure you're looking at the US specs.
Bill

[Muddyboots]

I have the T-3 in 300 WSM and didn't find the recoil unbearable at all even with the light weight of the rifle. I shot 180 PSP Winchester factory that chronographed at 2910 fps so it was a good load.
Muddyboots

[Big Tom]

jonr,

Yes, the continentals are sold in the US.  I have seen them at gunsamerica from time to time.  In fact, I even shot one at the gun range in Houston, TX.

Was it accurate?  Yes.  I totally forgot the caliber and ammo, and I only shot 2 shots, but both shots were touching.  Temps were in the high 70s.

Zachary

Zachary, am I to surmise that these are left over Continentals? The recent publicity and 2004 Tikka website eliminates everything except T-3s from currently available models.

[yankees1]

I have the Tikka Continental in 25-06. Very accurate and a great rifle!

I have been considering the Tikka continental in the 7 mag.
I am attracted to the thicker, longer barrel for added accuracy; but do not want alot of additional weight. The webpage states less than a 1 lbs difference between the continental 7 mag (8 1/8 lbs) and the white tail hunter (7 1/4 lbs). Are these empty weight correct? If so that does not seem much of a difference for a carry rifle.

Also will the regular white tail hunter be about as accurate as the continental? I can not shoot the WH deluxe as I am left handed and have a problem with the roll over check piece.

Thanks for your input!

Jonr

[Zachary]

jonr,

Yes, the continentals are sold in the US.  I have seen them at gunsamerica from time to time.  In fact, I even shot one at the gun range in Houston, TX.

Was it accurate?  Yes.  I totally forgot the caliber and ammo, and I only shot 2 shots, but both shots were touching.  Temps were in the high 70s.

Zachary

Zachary, am I to surmise that these are left over Continentals? The recent publicity and 2004 Tikka website eliminates everything except T-3s from currently available models.

I really don't know.  Come to think of it, you may be correct.  If they are not in the 2004 Beretta cataloge, then chances are they are no longer made.

Zachary

[Bubba Jack]

I believe this is the new rifle from Tikka.

http://www.ozarkguns.com/rifles/tikka/tikkat3varmint.htm


Bubba Jack

[gerry@fundy.net]

I'm considering aTika T-3 lite synthetic.  Do they have a pencil type barrel?  Are they available in left hand models?  Is the stock on the right hand model suitable for left hand shooting?  I want a 22-250, mainly for shooting paper but occassionally for hunting.  Has anyone had any problems with this rifle?   How about accuracy?
Gerry