Author Topic: Tikka T3 Lite in 243 - any comments? (Read 693 times)

Spot Shooter · « **on:** July 08, 2004, 02:20:54 PM »

I'm thinking about picking one of them up.

Cabela's (locally) is holding the last one they have in stock for me for the next 5 days.

It's intended use is for Coyote hunting, where I walk a bit, but most shots are pretty close, some out to 250... most at around 30 to 70 yards.

hmm.... Anyone own one of these who can make some recommendations?

Thanks,
Spot

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2004, 03:19:17 PM »

I have the WH version in .243 and I absolutely love it. The only drawback to the new T3 in .243 is that it's a true long action used to accomodate the short action .243.

Other than that, the accuracy and quality is just outstanding!

Zachary

longwinters · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2004, 04:24:37 PM »

I would agree with Zachary. I also have a Tikka 243 in the Whitetail Hunter and really like the rifle. I cannot speak to the T3.

Long

Wlscott · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2004, 04:17:20 AM »

I don't have one myself, but a friend just bought a T3 in 300WSM and I'm loading for it.

I really like this rifle. It's very light so it would make a pretty good walk around rifle, plus it's pretty darn accurate. The adjustable trigger works exactly like they advertise. It's pretty easy to use, and it's adjustable down to 2 lbs. Very crisp, no creep or overtravel.

I think you'll like it.

One thing to watch out for though. There's a plastic shroud on the rear of the bolt. If you get any kind of solvent on this, it will mark it.

Doghunter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2004, 06:34:57 PM »

I've got a 243 ss lite T-3 and it is THE best calling rifle I have ever owned. It is a great shooter, lite, comes up nice and a good looking rifle to boot!! You don't have to do anything to it ,just take it out and shoot it. ( it has a great trigger and easy to adjust if you want) Get it , You won't regret it.

Spot Shooter · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2004, 09:34:42 AM »

Guy's,

Looks like Doghunter ain't the only one with a T3 Lite in 243.

Today was my birthday and my wife bought it for me....

It is a long action, but it's a sweet rifle...

This just might extend the distance I want to hunt yotes' seein I was hauling a 10 lb Remy 308 before.

Spot

longwinters · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2004, 03:00:34 PM »

:grin: Spot Shooter,

Let me wish you a very happy birthday . . . although looks like you have been having a good one already! Let me also compliment your wife on her excellent taste in birthday gifts.

Long

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2004, 05:11:09 AM »

Congrats Spot Shooter, both on your B-day and the gun!

Let us know how it shoots for you.

I'm sure that you will love the way the action cycles - it's Sweeeeeeeet!

Zachary