texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,413
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,764
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,987
Posts9,719,159
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? #4230166 05/03/13 02:38 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
been Cabelas last night, checked out the Tikka T3 Lite 300 win mag. only 6.5lbs.and the barrel was thin, sales said, that caliber will kick a lot with light rifle. Also, the bullet will walk pass 400 yards with the light barrel.

But the price is really good. so, I thought about add on the muzzle brake on it. still cheaper that the heavy barrel one.

any suggestions?

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230179 05/03/13 02:42 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
B
Brother in-law Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
Its going to hurt

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230184 05/03/13 02:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
A
AlaskaCub Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
A
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
A 6.5lb 300WM is a 6.5lb 300 WM, if you are recoil shy, its not for you. If you are not a puss when it comes to recoil its a good lightweight rifle that will most likely shoot real well. The one I had was real accurate with most loads I fed it from 165's to 200's. I personally wouldn't own a rifle with a muzzle break.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230187 05/03/13 02:45 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
J.G. Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
Buy it, add a JEC brake. Keep ear plugs around your neck. Enjoy!


[Linked Image]
800 Yard Steel Range
Precision Rifle Instruction
Memberships and Classes Available
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: J.G.] #4230191 05/03/13 02:48 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
T
tth_40 Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
A B&C stock will help as well.


Originally Posted By: theserxtremedays
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: J.G.] #4230195 05/03/13 02:50 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
all of my rifle are heavy barrel, feel the Tikka barrel very thin. is that ture the bullet will starting walk after 400 yards with that think barrel?

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230240 05/03/13 03:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
kmon11 Offline
junior
Offline
junior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
Originally Posted By: Tx Rifleman
all of my rifle are heavy barrel, feel the Tikka barrel very thin. is that true the bullet will starting walk after 400 yards with that think barrel?


No, it is true accuracy may suffer as a lite barrel heats up with long shot strings. the barrel does not have an effect on a bullet that is 400 yards away.

put a good recoil pad on it and enjoy. recoil is brisk with a lite rifle in a larger round but no unmanageable. the lite rifle is a pleasure to carry around hunting

Last edited by kmon1; 05/03/13 03:11 PM.

lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230241 05/03/13 03:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
A
AlaskaCub Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
A
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
What you are saying about barrel thickness makes no sense.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: AlaskaCub] #4230397 05/03/13 03:58 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
watching the slow motion to compare the thin and thick barrel, you will see the difference. the thin barrel will shaking more than thick barrel. maybe very little, that will make the group different after the long distance shoot. 1mm difference won't shows under 200yards. but will shows on 400 or 600.

Last edited by Tx Rifleman; 05/03/13 04:00 PM.
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230409 05/03/13 04:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
A
AlaskaCub Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
A
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
Are you buying the rifle to hunt with or as a longrange benchrest rifle? If your looking to plink long range, then your kind of looking at the wrong rifle. If you want a lightweight hunting rig that is notoriously accurate, comes with an easy to adjust crisp trigger and one of the smoothest actions from a box store rifle then get the Tikka. It will have no issues with accuracy to 600 yards if you use appropriate BC loads and have optics able to make those shots.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: AlaskaCub] #4230424 05/03/13 04:11 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
that is my hunting rifle, but will bring it to the range sometimes too. lets say 80% hunting and 20% targeting. I like the light weight hunting rifle for carry around, just worry about the kick with 300 win mag. if it is 30-06 that will be fine I think. But this time I want something little bit more power.so like to go 300 win mag.

yes, maybe I need get one and try. how hard to find the stock and barrel for the Tikka T3 lite if I want get it upgrade later?

Thank you guys very much..

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: AlaskaCub] #4230449 05/03/13 04:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,407
W
WileyCoyote Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
W
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,407
What KMON just said +1

Not having used a B&C Medalist with the full length aircraft quality aluminum bedding block personally...that'd be the direction I'd take IF I was concerned about the Carbon Fiber filled Tikka stock moving on recoil.

I did put a ready fit Limbsaver on my T3 270 that cured my Plavix blood thinner bruising that I got from the factory pad, and am able to run 40+ rounds of 270's PLUS 2 or 3 other calibers at about the same number of rounds in a bench session that will include a 30cal Magnum in 165's & 180's and a 9.3x62 in 250's, 270's & 286 gr'ers ... but then since I am a 68 year old wuss I also use an ancient hardened up PAST shoulder strap pad for everything ...except 22rimfires.

As JG said long off the bench shot strings will heat any barrel up eventually and cause them to "walk" aka "spray" normally tight groups. But my T3 6lb 2oz bare nekkid 270 in the same barrel contour will give me 10-12 rounds in under 5 minutes before I even begin to suspect that the barrel is walking on me...and I've never needed 10-12 rounds to kill anything in a that big a hurry ... and this is not a FireFight shooter as the critters I hunt are all unarmed at past tooth and claw range.

OBTW If you'll learn to shoot standing off some good Shooting Sticks you will be pleasantly surprised at how little you feel the recoil with proper technique, and the long range accuracy possible.

I also WILL NOT USE A MUZZLE BRAKE ever again on any rifle I can pick up and hold...50BMG's notwithstanding. JHMO & YMMV
Cheers
Ron


It is TIME for Term Limits, cause Politicians are like childrens diapers and for the same reasons...Robin Williams

"These are the times that try men's soul's"...Thomas Paine

"Those who fail to learn from History are doomed to repeat it" ....Santayana
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230458 05/03/13 04:21 PM
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 628
J
jefeh Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
J
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 628
I shoot a tikka 300wsm. Definitely not a range rifle, but you will not find a better hunting rifle for the price. Carrying up and down the mountains for a week, I'll take the extra kick for what I save in weight. Plus they are extremely accurate with an easily adjustable trigger.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: WileyCoyote] #4230460 05/03/13 04:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
T
tth_40 Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
I do like those Limbsaver recoil pads.

A LOT. cheers


Originally Posted By: theserxtremedays
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: tth_40] #4230480 05/03/13 04:33 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
got it, thanks so much guys.

How about the upgrade part for Tikka T3 Lite. such as Barrel and stock.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230494 05/03/13 04:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
kmon11 Offline
junior
Offline
junior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
stocks and barrels are not hard to find


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230498 05/03/13 04:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,487
syncerus Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,487
For range sessions buy a PAST recoil pad/shield (you wear it on your shoulder). It's the best of both worlds: no effect on hunting, but makes range sessions much more pleasant.


NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230503 05/03/13 04:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
T
tth_40 Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14,199
B&C Medalist stocks I've seen some use here are nice.

Like this one my buddy put on his. Completely changes the feel of the rifle (to me) and is a good upgrade.



Originally Posted By: theserxtremedays
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: syncerus] #4230509 05/03/13 04:43 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
T
Tx Rifleman Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 160
Thanks guys.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: Tx Rifleman] #4230523 05/03/13 04:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,158
W
wp75169 Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
W
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,158
Originally Posted By: Tx Rifleman
got it, thanks so much guys.

How about the upgrade part for Tikka T3 Lite. such as Barrel and stock.


I think after you shoot it you will be trying to remember what you wanted to upgrade. Buy a limbsaver pad before you ever shoot it. They work as advertised. My wife went from shooting 7-8 rounds and quitting to shooting unlimited rounds (50 last outing) in her T3 lite 7-08. Just from the pad change. $30-40 well spent.

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: wp75169] #4230609 05/03/13 05:29 PM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
A
AlaskaCub Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
A
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,001
Tx Rifleman, If you haven't shot very many 300 Win Mags, tuck her real snug into your shoulder and hang on to her real good the first time you shoot it.....Its gonna bark!!!!

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: AlaskaCub] #4230633 05/03/13 05:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
J.G. Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
TX Rifleman,

Any thickness of barrel can be made to shoot with hand loads. Depending on the quality of the barrel and the quality of the loads. When searching for the accuracy node one is, keeping all other factors in control form of the experiment, search for the right powder charge. One is looking for a bullet to exit the barrel in the part of the sine wave when the barrel has flexed upward, paused, bullet exits, barrel rebounds downward. That is the accuracy node.

You may have a powder charge spread, especially in a long magnum, 1.0 gr below to 1.0 gr above the "sweet spot" and the rifle still shoots well. Heavy barrels allow longer shot strings before the barrel heats up and harmonics change. But even the thinnest contour can still shoot sub MOA if the barrel is allowed to cool. Obviously ambient air temperature is a factor.


[Linked Image]
800 Yard Steel Range
Precision Rifle Instruction
Memberships and Classes Available
Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: kmon11] #4230918 05/03/13 07:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,269
G
GriffGruff78 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
G
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,269
Originally Posted By: kmon1
Originally Posted By: Tx Rifleman
all of my rifle are heavy barrel, feel the Tikka barrel very thin. is that true the bullet will starting walk after 400 yards with that think barrel?


No, it is true accuracy may suffer as a lite barrel heats up with long shot strings. the barrel does not have an effect on a bullet that is 400 yards away.

put a good recoil pad on it and enjoy. recoil is brisk with a lite rifle in a larger round but no unmanageable. the lite rifle is a pleasure to carry around hunting


Yep... My way of looking at it is that adrenaline will help me manage recoil when the time comes, but fatigue doesn't ever seem to help much with the weight of the rifle on a long hike...

Re: Is that Tikka T3 Lite 300win mag too light? [Re: GriffGruff78] #4232023 05/04/13 06:12 AM
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 522
P
Plano_guy Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
P
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 522
Boyds (http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/) are planning to make a stock for Tikka this summer (that's what I was told by their folks). They also offer a nice recoil pad as an extra feature.

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3