chuck n Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I am looking into a new gun for this years Kansas deer hunt. Does anyone have any opinions on the Tikka T3 270 WSM in stainless steel? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Wasnt impressed with the Tikka I have read numerous threads on the great shooting qualities and accuracy guarantee of the Tikka which helped my decisionon purchasing a T3 Lite SS in 270 WSM. The rifle shot patterns not groups, I tried quite a few handloads and 3 different factory loads, 2 different scopes, and 2 mounts but to no avail. I really tried to make things work out. It's the only rifle I ever took back to the dealer on accuracy issues. Replaced it with a Sako in the same caliber and have been very happy with it, it shoots better than promised. That above is my actual experience with the Tikka, your milage will vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I know a few guys that have Tikka T3's and are very happy with them, one is a guy I deer hunt with, he's got a grey laminated stainless in .300 WSM. I shot that rifle a few times and I'd gladly buy my own after shooting his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck n Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have read numerous threads on the great shooting qualities and accuracy guarantee of the Tikka which helped my decisionon purchasing a T3 Lite SS in 270 WSM. The rifle shot patterns not groups, I tried quite a few handloads and 3 different factory loads, 2 different scopes, and 2 mounts but to no avail. I really tried to make things work out. It's the only rifle I ever took back to the dealer on accuracy issues. Replaced it with a Sako in the same caliber and have been very happy with it, it shoots better than promised. That above is my actual experience with the Tikka, your milage will vary. Did You get the Sako A7 or 85? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well I split the difference with the M75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR12 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I had my mine made up to buy one just from the reviews. I got to a dealer with one andput my hands on it and immediatly changed my mind. I thought if felt cheap. I didn't like the action so I'm going to get another ruger mk II. To me it is a much better gun for the same money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I know quite a few that have had accuracy problems with the T3 "Lites", everyone that I know that has a T3 with the wood stock has not had any accuracy issues. I really want the T3 in .223 but need to sell a bunch more knives before I can swing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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