Tikka T3 Lite Input

[sparky660]

I am looking to add a 22-250 to my stable and looked at a Tikka T3 Lite. Are they good rifles? I will use it mainly for gopher and coyote control. I am gong to put a Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25X50. What are your thoughts on this combination?

[Bergerboy]

They are a 1/14 twist. Make sure your not gonna want to put a faster twist barrel on it for heavier bullets.

[north american hunter]

They are Alot of plastic, in the cold winter when it's -35 outside and your trying to kill yotes the plastic isn't going to help at all, I would look at a different rifle.

[sparky660]

Originally Posted by north american hunter

They are Alot of plastic, in the cold winter when it's -35 outside and your trying to kill yotes the plastic isn't going to help at all, I would look at a different rifle.

If it's -35 I'm not hunting. -20 max. Have any recommend?

[Smokinyotes]

I have a Tikka T3 lite stainless in a 22-250 with a Zeiss 4.5-14 scope on it. Best groups with it with 50 grain vmax are .520". I wouldn't own anything else. Only shot 19 coyotes with it last winter though. Winter before 27.

IMO the T3 with a 5-25 hd on it doesn't get much better.

[Bergerboy]

If your heart is set on the Tikka and 55 grain CC's work for ya, then go for it. I think the magnification is a little high on the scope as sometimes they roll up on ya kinda fast and close and 5 power is maybe a little hard to get on em.

[sparky660]

I don't have my heart set on anything really. Just went into Prophet River and that's what they offered me. I am open to suggestions as long as it's a 22-250.

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by sparky660

I don't have my heart set on anything really. Just went into Prophet River and that's what they offered me. I am open to suggestions as long as it's a 22-250.

Well its time to let the hating being. Savage 22-250 is a factory 1/12 twist and will shoot circles around any Tikka with a proper load.

[north american hunter]

Look at this

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by north american hunter

Look at this

Nice gun for regular shooting, too flashy and pretty for calling IMHO

[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Well its time to let the hating being. Savage 22-250 is a factory 1/12 twist and will shoot circles around any Tikka with a proper load.

Good luck, there just as good accuracy wise. But if ugly is your game go savage

Go look at a few and buy what you like, not what everyone recommends. if anyone can validate there reasons why, take it into consideration. I like Tikkas because of there trigger feel, and how they handle in general. Another good one is the Vanguard S2's. For scope, I'd hang in the 4-14 range, or even less.

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by Homesteader

Good luck, there just as good accuracy wise. But if ugly is your game go savage

Go look at a few and buy what you like, not what everyone recommends. if anyone can validate there reasons why, take it into consideration. I like Tikkas because of there trigger feel, and how they handle in general. Another good one is the Vanguard S2's. For scope, I'd hang in the 4-14 range, or even less.

I agree with the scope recommendations. If you were in Edmonton I would let ya tear with the Savage to see if you liked it. I do agree they are not the best looking rig but, function over fashion.

[north american hunter]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Well its time to let the hating being. Savage 22-250 is a factory 1/12 twist and will shoot circles around any Tikka with a proper load.

Yup, I have a savage 11 fcns in 22-250, it's very accurate.

[H380]

I have a pair of T3 Lites , one is a 300WM and the photo is LH 22-250 . Don't be afraid to use it in the cold ,mine has seen alot of use in -25 and colder ,never a problem . I've shot 55gr Hornady for a number of years until switching the 52 gr Amax for hide saving. Groups under half inch consistently .

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by H380

I have a pair of T3 Lites , one is a 300WM and the photo is LH 22-250 . Don't be afraid to use it in the cold ,mine has seen alot of use in -25 and colder ,never a problem . I've shot 55gr Hornady for a number of years until switching the 52 gr Amax for hide saving. Groups under half inch consistently .

Calling you out. Post pictures of said groups. Unless they are at 25M

[waterhaulerhunter]

Don't worry about the plastic tikka in -35, it will hold up
and function just fine. I've been using Tikkas the last several winters for coyotes just in different calibers, and I've never once had a problem. Going to do the same this winter only in .243 win this time. Maybe a possible back up deer rifle.

[marxman]

the tikka is great but a bit light. thats the only thing i see wrong with it except for the plastic bolt shroud. i have no problem with the other plastic. i dont think temp is an issue. some people dont like the aluminum recoil lug because it dents but maybe its supposed to to fit. i cant see any other reason for it. my 243 marked it quickly and then it hasnt changed i didnt turn it i just kept it the way it was. i really like the stock. its kind of hard plastic and well shaped for me anyway.

[summitizer]

will own nothing else…..

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by summitizer

will own nothing else…..

Because.....?

[canishunter22-250]

My Tikka T3 in 22-250 has killed several hundred coyotes and has spent it's fair share of time at minus 30 and below. Never had a problem. The only thing I'd ever replace it with would be a Sako (to get away from so much plastic), but I don't even know if I would bother since I love it so much.
I ran a 6.5-20X50mm on it for a few years, but recently dropped down to a 4-14 cause it was pretty top-heavy.
Hard to beat the Tikka/Sako triggers and a good trigger is way up there on my priority list. Mine is consistent half inch accuracy with my reloads.

No complaints.

[Jims71duster]

A 22-250 is one of the fussiest rounds to deal with in regards to barrel twist. I see someone posted a 50 grain shoots well out of a 1:14 twist, that's certainly not the norm. The larger pills almost always need more twist than that in a 22-25o to stabilize. I wanted to use 60 gr. partitions so I shoot a savage as they can be bought with a 1:8 off the shelf and stabilize the big stuff nicely. If you want to shoot smaller pills than that and the Tika fits you then it may be a good gun for you. Disclaimer time,,,,before half the people here jump on me about what I wrote and say my gun does this and my gun does that just do the research and you will see I'm right.

[C-GMIC]

I have a tikka t3 stainless laminate in 6.5x55. Plus 30 minus 30 hell of a rifle. Poor mans sako but with the prices now, that's not a cheap rifle and am confident you would be pleased with a tikka. I'm just not a fan of plastic stocks. So I'm personally biased, though they do have there place. Put a good piece of glass on it and whack a yodler. It won't recognize it was a tikka or a savage that hit him

[gtr]

X Bolt.

[elkhunter11]

I have the Zeiss HD5 3-15X42 scopes on all of my varmint rifles, and I find it an excellent choice in magnification, plus it can be mounted lower than a 50mm scope. I do like Tikka for the price, but I prefer more weight in the barrel, and I am not a fan of the slow twist 22-250. I just sold my T-3 Tactical in .223 that will easily shoot under 1/2moa with it's favorite handload, and my T-3 Varmint stainless in 6.5x55 does just as well, and is still my favorite rifle for shooting clays off of our 500m berm. I did install aluminum bolt shrouds on both of my T-3s.

[H380]

[QUOTE=Bergerboy;2516029]Calling you out. Post pictures of said groups. Unless they are at 25M[/QUOTE thats a good one , you shoot a Savage and doubt a Tikka ? Don't have any but next time I shoot my 25 m groups I'll take some photos .. just for you

[BigJon]

Originally Posted by Jims71duster

A 22-250 is one of the fussiest rounds to deal with in regards to barrel twist. I see someone posted a 50 grain shoots well out of a 1:14 twist, that's certainly not the norm. The larger pills almost always need more twist than that in a 22-25o to stabilize. I wanted to use 60 gr. partitions so I shoot a savage as they can be bought with a 1:8 off the shelf and stabilize the big stuff nicely. If you want to shoot smaller pills than that and the Tika fits you then it may be a good gun for you. Disclaimer time,,,,before half the people here jump on me about what I wrote and say my gun does this and my gun does that just do the research and you will see I'm right.

A 50 out of a 14 twist is a classic pairing and certainly is the norm.

[sparky660]

Originally Posted by gtr

X Bolt.

All my current rifles are browning's. I have a .17 hmr T-bolt varmit, 30/06 A-bolt medallion II and an 243 x-bolt stainless stalker so I thought I would try some other brand. I love my Brownings but I thought is try something different.

[sparky660]

Originally Posted by BigJon

A 50 out of a 14 twist is a classic pairing and certainly is the norm.

That is what I plan to shoot. The nosler ballistic tip varmint in 50 grain for gophers.

[BigJon]

Originally Posted by sparky660

That is what I plan to shoot. The nosler ballistic tip varmint in 50 grain for gophers.

Consider the 50 v-max as well. Typically a very accurate bullet and cheaper than the nosler BT.

[Slvdout]

Originally Posted by Jims71duster

A 22-250 is one of the fussiest rounds to deal with in regards to barrel twist. I see someone posted a 50 grain shoots well out of a 1:14 twist, that's certainly not the norm. The larger pills almost always need more twist than that in a 22-25o to stabilize. I wanted to use 60 gr. partitions so I shoot a savage as they can be bought with a 1:8 off the shelf and stabilize the big stuff nicely. If you want to shoot smaller pills than that and the Tika fits you then it may be a good gun for you. Disclaimer time,,,,before half the people here jump on me about what I wrote and say my gun does this and my gun does that just do the research and you will see I'm right.

I beg to differ....most 55gr bullets I shoot are recommended for 1-14