Originally Posted by drover
For a rifle that some find having so many faults I find it interesting that the Canadian Rangers chose the T-3 to replace their 70 year old SMLE's. For those not familiar with the Canadian Rangers they are generally First Nations people or other rural dwellers and are affiliated with the Canadian Armed Forces. They specified a rifle for reliability and to stand up to extreme outdoor conditions and after testing have chosen the T-3.

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/...maller-more-powerful-new-rifles/ievvvdk2

Google Canadian Rangers Tikka T-3 for more info.

drover


The Ruger Scout rifle was a very close contender. However the rifle had to be produced in Canada, this particular Tikka is a collaboration with Tikka and Colt Canada.

Of course once you mix this together and the Government is involved the price goes up. Military version with case somewhere north of $4000.00 Canadian.

The civilian version is $2599.00

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