Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
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Fork Horn
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Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
Was thinnking about buying a big cannon 300win mag, but also thinking about a short caliber as well. Thinking about ordering a Tikka in 7mm08 forafter xmas. My gun dealer only seems to have the Tikka in 270, 30-06, 270wsm, and 300wsm.
Anyone have one? Thoughts?
Anyone have one? Thoughts?
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RE: Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
Tikka's are great rifles. They have an excellent user adjustable trigger(2-4lbs), asturdy synthetic stock, scope rings are included, and the boltoperates smooth as silk. I forgot to add they also have an accuracy guarantee. The downsides are one size action for short & long actions(does not bother me) and the rifle utilizes some plastic or polymer, namely the magazine. If you like how the Tikka feels I don't think you will be disappointed.
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RE: Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
I don't own a Tikka rifle, but I certainly will vouch for the 7-08. It's one sweet shooting, mild recoiling cartridge. Handloading only makes it sweeter......
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RE: Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
Ditto on the 7-08. Most are accurate and recoil modest. And they can sure thump a whitetail. As for the Tikka, I was checking them out last week. I am definately getting one - just have to decide on the chambering. I already have two 7-08s.
I am thinking about either the 338 Federal or the 7mm WSM or 270 WSM. I already have the 325WSM so I don't want the 300WSM. Of course the 260 Rem is a sweetheart cartridge too. Damn - too many decisions.
I am thinking about either the 338 Federal or the 7mm WSM or 270 WSM. I already have the 325WSM so I don't want the 300WSM. Of course the 260 Rem is a sweetheart cartridge too. Damn - too many decisions.
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RE: Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
Go for the 25-06 It's got the power to lay any creature to rest in the US except for maybe moose and grizzly... Then again it's all about shot placement. It's got a mild kick about like a .270 only problem I have with it, is the ability to find ammunition for it. I live down the street of a gunshop so it isn't a problem for me but could be for others.
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RE: Tikka T3 Light in 7mm08
I have a Tikka T3 Lite in 30-06. Trash those factory mounts and get Talley's http://www.talleyrings.com/image_bank/pic461d473ff2a3e5.57339109.jpg
I topped mine off with a 2x7 Nikon Monarch. Total weight is 6.4 lbs. Sweet handling and accurate as all get out. Trigger is great. Get that '06 and you can hunt anything you want. Tons of ammo offerings. Remington has 21 loads available everything from 125's to 220's.
I'm not knocking that 7mm-08 though. Plenty of offerings, but stay away from the dreaded short mags......
I topped mine off with a 2x7 Nikon Monarch. Total weight is 6.4 lbs. Sweet handling and accurate as all get out. Trigger is great. Get that '06 and you can hunt anything you want. Tons of ammo offerings. Remington has 21 loads available everything from 125's to 220's.
I'm not knocking that 7mm-08 though. Plenty of offerings, but stay away from the dreaded short mags......