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got my first tikka

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Bought a tikka t3 tonight. 7mm mag

Cant wait to get it to the range
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I believe that's a Tikka T3 lite Stainless, the hunter models all have wooden stocks. Regardless, that rifle in 7 mag, '06 or 300 mag should be the perfect "anything, anywhere" rifle. I love my blued Tikkas, but I've been thinking lately that they really need a stainless brother to keep them company, and pull hunting duty when the weather is not cooperating...

Great choice and welcome to the club!
 
Had a look at some of those at the local Ganger Mountain. Seemed to be well built. Nice trigger. Not bad at all. :)
 
yeah, that looks like a T3 lite stainless, I lucked out in to one in 6.5 x 55 right about the time they quit exporting them to the U.S. in that caliber. cant tell you how many people want to talk me out of that rifle. I love it.
 
I have a Tikka T3 Hunter (wooden stock) in 7mag and it has been awesome. Outstanding shooter, very accurate. So far one of my best investments. I think that you will enjoy your rifle, a nice choice.
 
Good looking rifle UCan.

yeah, that looks like a T3 lite stainless, I lucked out in to one in 6.5 x 55 right about the time they quit exporting them to the U.S. in that caliber. cant tell you how many people want to talk me out of that rifle. I love it.
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Me too. I love my 6.5x55 Tikka.
 
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I also ditched the stock rings right away because of some problems i read on here and got a one peice base and rings. I got these on the suggestion from the shop i got the rifle from. Are they good or should i go with leupold style bases and rings?
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Have the exact same setup on mine. Couldn't be happier about the decision to go with the Game Reaper (matter of fact, I've bought several more of their rings/bases for other rifles as well). I have a 3-9x40 Zeiss scope on my T3, and it's been rock solid from day 1.
 
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The DNZ mounts are solid. Also, look at the Talley LW's which are an excellent option.
 
congrats! My first Tikka was a double rifle in 9.3X74R, later added a set of 12 gauge barrels...

one of these days I might have to try a bolt from them...
 
Got my scope today. I got a nikon buckmaster is 4.5-14x40 with the nikoplex reticle and side focus. Ill be at the range wed and cant wait
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How much cleaning should i do or not do on this barrel before i start shootin?
 
I wiped mine clean a couple of times and went to town. Then gave it a good cleaning when finished.
 
Dang it, this thread has given me the bug for a stainless Tikka.....If I bought one, my hunting rifle collection would be complete (momentarily...).
 
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