Tikka T3x, anyone seen one?

[hessy]

I got a desire for a rifle in .223. I had Tikka T3 years ago, but sold when I had a rough patch in life. Now Sako/Tikka came up with T3x, which seems to be an improved version of T3. I like the specs very much: steel bolt shroud, weighs less than 6 lbs, improved stock, and the 1:8 twist is back. Has anyone seen one in person? How did you like it? TIA

 

[oldfortyfiveauto]

Got to handle them at the 2016 NRA convention. Liked what what i saw.

 

[viking499]

How does the price compare to the T3's?

 

[Gtscotty]

I think Whittakers said they would be $26 more in their store than the T3's.

Also, the standard T3x lites aren't less than 6 lbs, they are about the same weight as the T3's at 6.6 lbs to 7 lbs depending on configuration/chambering.

 

[hessy]

Thanks. My old Tikka T3 in .223 weighed 6.2 lbs with empty mag. On Tikka website, it says the same caliber T3x weights 5.9 lbs. Can be an error. But the 1:8 twist is a plus. I am only interested in .223 for plinking. Will check Whittakers.

 

[Gtscotty]

Thanks. My old Tikka T3 in .223 weighed 6.2 lbs with empty mag. On Tikka website, it says the same caliber T3x weights 5.9 lbs. Can be an error. But the 1:8 twist is a plus. I am only interested in .223 for plinking. Will check Whittakers.

What model are you looking at? The pdf's on Tikka's website that list rifle specs show 3 - 3.2 kg for all chamberings of the standard lite and stainless lite T3x's. I think the superlite Tikkas with the fluted barrels get down to, or slightly below 6 lbs, but they are special editions.

 

[viking499]

Wonder what calibers they will bring into the US?

 

[wild willy]

My son has this one Tikka T3X Lite Stainless 7MM-08 (JRTXB352) haven't shot it.I have two T3 I think the T3x is an improvement but the T3 is a good gun.If I found a regular T3 in a caliber and a price I liked I wouldn't wait on a T3X.That being said I will most likely buy a T3x if the powers at Beretta bring it in a model and caliber I want and that can be a big if with them.

 

[giggitygiggity]

I am interested in a T-3x with wood stock and fluted stainless barrel in 6.5 Swede.