Considering a Tikka T3 SS in 6.5x55...go or no go?

[power167]

I'm about to get a stainless Tikka T3 in seven-mag for my father. I've done a ton of reading, and the Tikka seems to be, bar-none, the best value on the market.

I'd love to get one in Swede for myself. But....even though I think the Tikka is a really great piece, I'd probably get the CZ 500 FS, just because I like the classic styling and superb open sights. If you're after open sights, why not give the CZ a look? It's widely regarded as having some of the finest open sights out there. Why mod a gun that was never designed for them?

 

[rangerruck]

if I were going to do a 6.5 in a hunting rifle, this is exactly the rifle I would do, a stainless synthetic, light, tikka. I have 2 cz's, and they are fantastic, but they will never be made light, or in stainless synth. Now if cz did make one, I would be all over that...

 

[Greebe]

I know this is an old post, but are the trigger guards on the blued Tikka T3 Hunters steel or plastic?

I am also interested in the T3 in 6.5x55 but saw that someone mentioned they they have a lot of plastic. Is this true? They don't look like it on the net but then again I have not had a chance to handle one in person.

Thanks
Greebe

 

[Greebe]

Anyone?

 

[Snow Dog]

The trigger guards are plastic, or more correctly, a glass fiber reinforced polymer composite. Don't worry - they are plenty strong and tough enough for pretty much anything you are likely to do to them by mistake.
http://www.tikka.fi/

 

[Greebe]

Thanks for the reply.

I just have a anti-plastic sentiment. I prefer metal and wood.

Do you know if there is a metal replacement?

Thanks
Greebe

 

[browningguy]

Very nice guns and an excellent cartridge.

 

[Snow Dog]

Greebe - I'm not aware of any metal replacements available as of now. That may change in the future - who knows! I like metal and wood as well but I haven't found such a critter in a 6 1/2 lbs package that shoots bug-sized groups. Meanwhile, try to get past your sentiments and get yourself a Tikka. See for yourself why T3 owners speak highly of them. Here's a 5 shot group my buddy shot with his Tikka Varmint in 6.5x55 - stock rifle with careful handloads:

 

[Greebe]

Nice!

I think you are right. I think I will look for a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5 Swede. If the plastic trigger guard really bothers me that much, I can cast one out of aluminum then use Gun Kote on it. Problem solved.

Now the question is, where would be a good place to get one?

Thanks
Greebe

 

[viking499]

Gunbroker usually has a few listed. Buds also has some listed from time to time.

Snow Dog - NICE SHOOTING

 

[Eightball]

I would call all over the place to see if they have one that you want,you'll be kicking your own butt, if you settle for anything less then what you want.

Agreed.

 

[Atticum]

walmart sells Tikkas; i'm 100% sure they sell the lite, and i believe they sell others too. go to the gun desk, ask for the rifle catalogue. find the tikka, ask them to do a price check. they enter in the # on their scanner and it comes back with the price even if they dont have one in stock. then you can order it there.

 

[Beagle-zebub]

Do they sell a 6.5x55 Varmint version of the Tikka T3 in America?

 

[Snow Dog]

Viking - not my target, it was shot by a friend. I have the same rifle but my targets are not nearly as impressive.

Beagle - I don't beleive Beretta is bringing in the Varmint in 6.5 Swede to the US. My favourite dealer here in Canada has a few of the Super Varmints available in that caliber if you really want one and don't mind importing it yourself. http://www.ellwoodepps.com/new_firearms_tikka.asp

 

[Beagle-zebub]

Eh, that'd be more trouble than it's worth. I'd just as soon rebarrel a Savage to that round. (Can Savage short actions, which are known to be longer than normal, accommodate 6.5x55 140gr. rounds?)

 

[schwedenmauser]

I own 3 Tikka T3 Hunter rifles: 1 in 6,5x55 Swed, 1 in 8x57IS and 1 in 300WinMag: All really good and accurate rifles! Best rifles for the money.