Author Topic: Tikka T3 Report (Read 713 times)

kc5rkg · « **on:** January 12, 2004, 02:17:03 AM »

I went with my dad Saturday to shoot his Tikka T3 lite in 30-06. We tried 3 types of ammo, Federal Premium 165 gr, Remington 165's, and Hornandy 165's. All three types shot excellent, sub inch groups at 100 yards. The gun really stood up to the guaranteed accuracy out of the box. I was really impressed. The Tikka's truly are a great value!

On a side note, we did something that I've never seen done before. When we mounted the scope, I boresighted it just by pulling the bolt out and looking through the barrel. I figured it would be close enough to hit the paper. We never had to touch the scope when we got to the range. The Remington's, which he decided to use, were shooting dead center at 100 yds. After that, I went out and bought a lottery ticket, but I guess my luck was short lived :grin:

ms · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2004, 09:23:26 AM »

That great good luck hunting. :wink:

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2004, 02:49:44 AM »

In the Hornadys, were they the 165 boat-tail soft points? If yes, then let me tell you that they are EXCELLENT bullets for deer in the .30-06!!!

Zachary

kc5rkg · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2004, 04:53:12 AM »

Yes, I believe they were. I use the Federal Premium 165 gr. Boat Tail Soft Point in my 30-06. They are very accurate and in the past 6 years I have only had one animal run after being hit.

Zachary · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2004, 05:37:34 AM »

Yes, the Sierra Boat-tails are also very accurate - generally speaking. Still, I tend to like the Hornady Interlocks a bit better because they seem to mushroom more and retain more weight.

Zachary