Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

OK, here is the setup.

Left handed Tikka Lite stainless 270 Win (had to order through Cabelas cause LH)
Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 BDC matte finish
Warne Tikka Quick detach rings matte finish

Putting some though ahead of time to see if i should have any other special work done on it once i have everything put together (i.e. trigger adjustments or other tweeks). Any ideas on what i should look at to make this a nail driver. Wanting this to be my long range (200+ yard) "reach out and touch them" gun.

Thanks for your time.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

Mines already a tack driver, only thing I needed to do is send it off for camo.
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RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

The trigger is user adjustible (basically). Save your cash for other toys. Why so much upper end power on the scope? Seems that a 12X max would suffice. Just asking.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

You are really putting the cart before the horse. I would suggest waiting until you actually get the gun to decide if you even "NEED" any custom work or adjustments, but to answer the title of the thread, if it is "NEEDED", I don't see any reason not to do customizations on any gun.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

I wouldnt be thinking about custom work yet. The trigger on a Tikka T3 is great. I havea Tikka T3 Lite Stainless300 WSM with a Nikon Buckmasters 3x-9x on it. This is a 3 shot group at 200 yards from when i was checking my sights after bear season. This was the last of a box of ammo or i would have done a 5 shot group. Also this is Winchester Super-X 180gr Power Points.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

Trigger adjustment is all you would need to do if that was even necessary.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

Retaks,

Nice shootin!


Texasyukon,

The only thing you might want to look at is possibly a Limbsaver recoil pad. Even with that I would wait and shoot the rifle first. I have a T3 in 25-06 with a 3-9 Nikon Monarch and Warne permanent rings that is very accurate and a pleasure to shoot. IMO you should wait and shoot the rifle some before you do anything to it.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

Only reason i went with such a powerful scope is that i wants a long distance gun for Texas deer and wild boar (200-400 yds). I hunt in the panhandle with a Browning 30-06 with a Leupi 3x9 (set up for 100 yds) and wanted a setup for day hunting at a distance. The landscape goes from flat and long on one side to hills on the other so i wanted something for a perch gun or a flatland distance gun.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

VAhuntr - I was looking for a 25-06 as my first choicebut Tikka (beretta) doesnt ship any to the states that are the left handed model.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

I have to agree with not going with such a high magnification scope on a big game rifle. Even if shooting at 1000 yards I wouldn't use that high of magnification. Shooting at prarie dogs at 500 yards sure but definetly not big game.

Consider if you are looking at a deer 400 yards away a scope set on 12 magnification will make the deer appear like it is only 33 yards away. Definetly close enough.

I also wouldn't tough the rifle untilI shot it other than changing the recoil pad. It may shoot ahalf inch so you would doubtfully gain anything by messing with it.Tikkas really do have an excelent factory trigger.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

With the good quality scope, rings and premium ammunition (or handloaded with a combination or powder, bullet that is most accurate with this rifle), you don't need to have additional custom work to make the Tikka T3 a "tack driver". The hardware will do it's job, you mainly just need to concentrate on doing the rest practicing with it.
This is the most accurate rifle I've personally owned out of the box. I don't think you'll need to have the trigger adjusted either. It comes from the factory breaking at 3 1/2 lbs. if I remember correctly. It's a smooth pull and breaks cleanly. Enjoy, have fun with it. ;)

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

I just bought a Tikka T3 Lite in .243 with Tasco Worldclass 3-9x40 and it shoots like a dream this said it is my first gun

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

I would definately dump the cheap, supplied rings and get some decent ones (Talley, possibly the new Deadnutz, etc). You can adjust the trigger yourself ...very easily.

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I have several head of big game at well over 400 yards with 3x9 or 3x10 scopes.For big game at 400 yards,I would never bother with such a big heavy scope.

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

I have a SS Tikka Lite in 243.It is the only rifle I have never had to do anything too.Out of the box,with the Tikka rings and Burris 3 x 9 x 40 it has shot five different types of ammo less that 1" three shot groups.I also had to order my Tikka as I am left-handed.Last year made a shot on a decent buck at 475 yards(lasered) and he went about 25 yards after the shot.I will agree with everyone else and say see how it shoots first and I think you will be OK with the Tikka out of the box.

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says you have a 300wsm....if you want to reach out and touch something my goodness what more do you need?

My 270 model 700 shoots pretty nice at 200yrds with a 3-9 VXI...Right out the box...

RE: Should custom work be done on the Tikka?
 

Tikkas are already tack drivers, with a quality scope like the Nikon you have on it. You don't want/need to glass bed it, it's a free floating barrel and the mounting system holds it on zero once you get it there.
If anything work on finding the optimal load and bullet combination, which can have affect good or otherwise.