Anyone here have a Tikka CTR?
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No. And I'm bitterly disappointed that Beretta does not import the left-handed versions. They look like a great rifle.
From the right-hand version I've handled, seems like the check riser might be a little high for a low mounted low powered optic. But that's depended on the shooters facial structure. Slightly muzzle heavy, but that's without an optic on the rifle. I like the mag release. The magazines are expensive.
I'd have one if I could get one.
From the right-hand version I've handled, seems like the check riser might be a little high for a low mounted low powered optic. But that's depended on the shooters facial structure. Slightly muzzle heavy, but that's without an optic on the rifle. I like the mag release. The magazines are expensive.
I'd have one if I could get one.
I have one in 308. They offer 20" and 24" barrels, although I've only seen the 20" versions. I don't consider that a disadvantage. Mine is the fastest 308 I own, it shoots the same loads faster than from my 22" 308's. Mine is the older T3 version vs the current T3x. As near as I can tell the only difference is a slightly different stock. The checkering is more positive on the newer rifles.
Magazines are expensive, but this is the best price I've found. They are $100+ some places.
https://www.eurooptic.com/S54065122-Tikka-T3-Compact-Tactical-Rifle-CTR-Magazine-260.aspx
Overall I like mine. It is more accurate than I'm capable of shooting it. I have a heavy target scope on mine and it is a bit over 10 lbs. With a more traditional hunting scope and mounts you could keep weight closer to 9, maybe 9 1/2 lbs which is a little on the heavy side for most hunting, but not unreasonable.
It would be my top pick for the guy who wants one rifle to primarily shoot at the range, but may want to hunt with it some. If you want a dedicated hunting, or a dedicated target rifle there may be better choices. But the CRT is I think a good compromise if shooting at the range is the primary use with hunting secondary.
All Tikka's are long action, even in short action cartridges like 308. Some consider that a disadvantage. When handloading cartridges you can load the OAL a little longer and still get them to fit the magazine and chamber while they may not do so in a true short action. The primary reason guys like a short action is to reduce weight. Tikka's long actions are already lighter than most other short action rifles so it is less of a disadvantage with a Tikka.
Magazines are expensive, but this is the best price I've found. They are $100+ some places.
https://www.eurooptic.com/S54065122-Tikka-T3-Compact-Tactical-Rifle-CTR-Magazine-260.aspx
Overall I like mine. It is more accurate than I'm capable of shooting it. I have a heavy target scope on mine and it is a bit over 10 lbs. With a more traditional hunting scope and mounts you could keep weight closer to 9, maybe 9 1/2 lbs which is a little on the heavy side for most hunting, but not unreasonable.
It would be my top pick for the guy who wants one rifle to primarily shoot at the range, but may want to hunt with it some. If you want a dedicated hunting, or a dedicated target rifle there may be better choices. But the CRT is I think a good compromise if shooting at the range is the primary use with hunting secondary.
All Tikka's are long action, even in short action cartridges like 308. Some consider that a disadvantage. When handloading cartridges you can load the OAL a little longer and still get them to fit the magazine and chamber while they may not do so in a true short action. The primary reason guys like a short action is to reduce weight. Tikka's long actions are already lighter than most other short action rifles so it is less of a disadvantage with a Tikka.
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I bought a 20" .308 T3 CTR right when they came out. It was an excellent rifle, one of the most accurate (across several loads) rifles I've ever owned while not being super heavy. I also think the TRG22/CTR magazine style is objectively better than standard AICS, the mags are shorter, smoother and you can load quite long... They are a bit pricier though.
If I found a 6.5, particularly a stainless model for a decent deal (unlikely these days) I'd have no qualms picking up another.
If I found a 6.5, particularly a stainless model for a decent deal (unlikely these days) I'd have no qualms picking up another.
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Can someone confirm that the rail is a 0 MOA?
From everything I have read so far, it is.
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thanks
Having recently bought a T3 TAC .300 Win Mag from a friend, I'm fairly certain that I'll buy one of the new T3x UPR models which appear to have almost every feature that I want in a light tactical/hunting rifle. The UPR offers a 0 or 20 MOA rail, stainless or carbon, and chambered for the .260 Rem, 6.5 CM or .308 Win.
https://www.tikka.fi/en-us/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-upr
https://www.tikka.fi/en-us/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-upr
It's 0MOA plus the middle of each picatinny section has been removed so rings/mounts with only lugs in the center of the rail won't work. I wound up using a Nightforce Unimount on mine.
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I have one in 308. It has proved to be very accurate with a wide range of bullet weights.
I have thinking about one in 6.5. I know they shoot the 140's +/- very well. Anyone know how they would do with something around 100 grain? If I got one, I would want to be able to use it for lighter varmint duty also. I see some companies are make ammo in the 90-100 range.
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Yep, these:
https://www.burrisoptics.com/mounting-systems/rings/xtr-signature-rings
I have a set on my RPR and haven't had any problems.
The shorter stroke for tactical rifles, and weight for hunting rifles.
I don't have one, but have never read bad press about them. Drooled over them for awhile.
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The short action Tikkas have a different bolt stop than the long actions that limits stroke length, so the weight is really the only downside, and the CTRs aren't meant to be ultralights.
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