Skyrad 0 #1 February 10, 2013 Hi everyone, Does any of you own or have any experience with Tikka T3's in .223? How did you find it and which variant? i.e.: Tactical, Varmint etc. I'm considering either the Tactical or Varmint but am wondering if there is a big difference between them apart from cost (basically is it worth paying the extra cash). I looked at a Remington 700 but the VTR failed to impress, the SPS looked good but the stocks are pretty poor and with a bipod they touch the barrel. So I'd end up changing the stock (most likely for a AICS). The Tikka T3 seem to have the edge to me. Any thoughts? (Also considering the Savage Mk12)When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHCHUTE 0 #2 February 10, 2013 I just went through this process. Look at Savage 10 223. Best bang for the buck and they come with weaver base mounts installed. They have large bolt handle and you can get them in camo, brush or mossy oak. They also have the accu-trigger. I've had rem sps, varmint, not impressed as much as savage imho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #3 February 10, 2013 Cool I'll have a look, thanks.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #4 February 11, 2013 Tikkas are pretty popular in OZ, i would go the varmint over the tactical if I had a choice, more money for not much extra value Some people complain about the plastic mag, trigger guard etc The tactical uses the Sako TRG barrel as I understand and has the pic rail, threaded barrel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 February 11, 2013 Thanks Strife, yes I am thinking about going for the Varmint and changing the stock for a Roedale Chassis System if I didn't get along with the manufacturers furniture (Which would also allow me to change to AICS mags).When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #6 February 11, 2013 Have you tried a .17 HMR for smaller game, don't shoot me down I'm just asking. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #7 February 11, 2013 No I've heard some good things about it but haven't personally tried it.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #8 February 11, 2013 My son has a Savage Mk II TTR in 17hmr its nice for varmint has the accutriger, not bad to the price, probably the cheapest gun in my safe though. what do you intend to use it for Skyrad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 February 11, 2013 F-TR target shooting (I know most people use .308 but I like a challenge) When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #10 February 12, 2013 You have lots of Euro choices, but $$$ over US rifles I have a nice Unique Alpine TPG1 in 308 which would be neat for FTR minus the break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #11 February 12, 2013 I'll have a look When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
