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Old 02-07-2018, 02:04 PM
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Default Tikka T3 vs T3x

Anyone out there have any experience with both the T3 & T3x?
Thinking about purchasing a T3 used but wonder if a T3x is worth the extra $$.
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Old 02-07-2018, 02:05 PM
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it is.
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Old 02-07-2018, 02:15 PM
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The stock alone makes it worth it.
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Old 02-07-2018, 02:16 PM
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Depends on the price difference. Lots of guys are really happy with the T3. Is the T3x better, yes no doubt. But you can buy metal bolt shroud and bolt handle upgrades for pretty cheap. If it is a wood or laminate stock there will be no difference. That leaves the wider ejection port. I never had a problem with ejection and have never had a need to load a single shell in a hurry with a magazine fed rifle. If they are pretty close to the same price, no doubt t3x. But a few hundred dollars... save your money for glass or boots.
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Old 02-07-2018, 04:02 PM
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Thank you Gents.

I do believe money spent on glass is more important.

I prefer a laminate stock.
Has anyone bought a T3 or T3x lite and then bought a Boyds stock instead of the Tikka Laminate?

I like the adjust-ability of the boyds stocks.
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Old 02-07-2018, 05:32 PM
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That leaves the wider ejection port.

Plus the steel recoil lug and improved recoil pad. (A brick would be better than what the T3 had)
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Old 02-07-2018, 10:15 PM
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The new recoil pad is way better but still not as good as a limb saver. I haven’t put a scale on the trigger of my latest T3X but even with the trigger screw out as far as it will go it seems like a heavier pull than all of my other T3’s
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Old 02-09-2018, 09:10 PM
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The new recoil pad is way better but still not as good as a limb saver. I haven’t put a scale on the trigger of my latest T3X but even with the trigger screw out as far as it will go it seems like a heavier pull than all of my other T3’s
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Old 02-16-2018, 12:09 PM
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T3x
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Old 02-23-2018, 09:01 AM
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yes the t3x
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Old 02-23-2018, 10:03 AM
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The “X” is the selling point for me. Just add a couple features, add an X to the name and I’m in!
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Old 02-24-2018, 09:31 PM
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T3 always got the job done for many years, and still will!

I'd put the extra money into glass or anything else, especially if aftermarket stocks may be an order
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Old 02-28-2018, 02:45 AM
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Default T3 vs T3X

I do agree with Ridger. I have the T3 and did the stock upgrade and limb saver, will eventually get better optics too. Just bought a T3X for my wife and with the adjustable hand grip...she loves it.
So, we both have what works.
Id post pics of them both but....heh...I cant figure out how too.
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Old 02-28-2018, 06:56 AM
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It depends on the price difference. I bought a T-3 Varmint when the stores were discounting them to clear them out, and added a metal shroud and a B&C stock, and am quite happy with my rifle.
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Old 05-17-2018, 07:30 PM
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The stock alone makes it worth it.
Whats the differences on the stock ( wood hunter) between the T3 and the T3X beside the checkering and the recoil pad ?
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