Tikka Hunter/T3 Lite
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 588
Just courious, why do some of you consider it an "entry level" gun? Is it price? Quality? Stock?
Personally I think it is great that some of the manufactures are making guns that have guaranteed MOA accuracy for a reasonable price. In order to do that, they have to cut the cost somewhere. Not everyone can afford to go buy a $700+ rifle and drop another $200+ on a scope. Along with the manufacturer cutting cost, the guy who can't afford the $700+ rifle will have to sacrifice too. Accuracy is what counts most of all IMO and I bet there are a lot of Tikkas and TC Ventures out there that will out shoot a lot of the more expensive rifles.
Personally I think it is great that some of the manufactures are making guns that have guaranteed MOA accuracy for a reasonable price. In order to do that, they have to cut the cost somewhere. Not everyone can afford to go buy a $700+ rifle and drop another $200+ on a scope. Along with the manufacturer cutting cost, the guy who can't afford the $700+ rifle will have to sacrifice too. Accuracy is what counts most of all IMO and I bet there are a lot of Tikkas and TC Ventures out there that will out shoot a lot of the more expensive rifles.
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: WV
Posts: 4,485
I've got a t3 lite in 7mm rem mag. This year I shot a decent buck with it at about 300yds. Also shot a doe right in the eyeball with it at about 85 yds.
I've had the gun for about 3 years and really like it. you will not find a better action or trigger on any gun, regardless of price. yeah, it's got a "plastic" stock and yeah I would not call it a pretty gun, but performance can't be beat off the rack (at least with this particular gun, imo)
I came up with the idea to even use the hollow syn butt of the gun to store a little emergency pack and extra shells when I take it out west.
accuracy to me is very important. although I certainly have no axe to grind with chuckhawks, I don't understand his consept of bargain rifles using accuracy as a sale gimmick.
I love beautiful rifles, but I love function too. sometimes you get one without the other.
I've had the gun for about 3 years and really like it. you will not find a better action or trigger on any gun, regardless of price. yeah, it's got a "plastic" stock and yeah I would not call it a pretty gun, but performance can't be beat off the rack (at least with this particular gun, imo)
I came up with the idea to even use the hollow syn butt of the gun to store a little emergency pack and extra shells when I take it out west.
accuracy to me is very important. although I certainly have no axe to grind with chuckhawks, I don't understand his consept of bargain rifles using accuracy as a sale gimmick.
I love beautiful rifles, but I love function too. sometimes you get one without the other.
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: 5a
Posts: 183
The stock on mine seemed well made but I guess I just like the traditional lines of, say, a Model 700. The first thing I thought when I held a Tikka was how "futuristic" the stock looked.
#18
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 588
Nice! What caliber do you have? I went to Sportsmans Warehouse yesterday and fondled a few guns. They had the Lite and also a ultra lite I think it was called. I liked how they felt when I put them to my shoulder.
#19
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,143
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
What a revolting development this is
"First off - I like them, but they are what they are............. a entry level rifle !"
To think of anyone ever recommending an entry level rifle to a newbie, that's highly accurate.
To think of anyone ever recommending an entry level rifle to a newbie, that's highly accurate.