Originally Posted by
SGT.H
I've got a T3/SS Lite in .270WSM that shoots 3 inch groups at 100 yards. Very unhappy. I know there are a lot of people that like them, but I am obviously not one of them.
I would trade it in, but I would feel sorry for the person that got it. My opinion is they are a piece of Sh$t. Tikka use to make a good rifle in the late 90's. I have one in .308, a model 596 that shoots half MOA with most ammo. These T3's should never have rolled off their production lines.
I have the exact same gun, caliber and all, straight out of the box shooting Winchester and Federal Premiums it shot groups I could cover with a quarter at a 200 yrd zero. I know my next comment will possibly stir the pot a little but here it goes. Keep in mind this is used as a "hunting" rifle and not a "target" rifle. I shot 3 shot groups got on paper at 100 then zero'd at 200 and did not see a significant difference between the Winchester or Federal with the exception the federal seemed to have a slightly larger drop at 200. Either way for me and my shooting style this "Ruger" guy was won over by Tikka and would not hesitate to recommend or buy another. Actually looking to buy the same gun in 7mm Rem Mag