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Brian, call Eric or Darrik at whit takers. Darrik started a thread on a Tikka exclusive they are offering at a good price, blue super light with camo stock. Also ask about the upcoming rebate ion Leupold Scopes Nov.15

They do.



But Tikka doesn't chamber a .223AI...


And theres so few real men left....

Thanks, I'll give them a call. I'm afraid that if I tell them who sent me, they might jack up the price.

Also, Tikka does make a 7mm-08.

Words hurt Brian.....

The kid already did his research. He can buy relatively cheap .308 ammo just about anywhere he'll ever shoot.

Made me spit coffee! dog is looking at me with a concerned look...

Looking for an answer from Tikka guys...

Is the T3 only one action length? If so, can't see any advantage to having a .308 or 7/08 in a long action rifle, or am I wrong?

Do they just use a long action for everything?

Yep, one size (long action) fits all. Funny because Sako makes 6 action sizes for the Model 85. So the T3 is a great way of getting a long magnum in a lightweight package at an affordablt price.

Anybody have one in a short action caliber? If so does it feel handy like most short action bolt guns?

I've been busy as schitt today, but managed to slip up to the gun shop at lunch because I'm out of Triple 7 50/50 pellets. It ML season here and I need to kill some deer.

I got a price on the rifles. He quoted me $689.00 on the Rem 700 and $649.00 on the Tikka. Both with plastic stocks and blued. I asked him his opinion on .308 or 7mm-08 and he said the availability on .308 ammo is better.

I might have to wait until tomorrow to call Wittaker's. I'm leaving out of here in about 40 min. to hit the woods. That's more important. I'm getting a little frustrated, I've been passing up small bucks for the past month and haven't drawn blood yet. Right now it's doe's only, unless of course this bigazz 10 pt presents himself again. This time I'll have a smoke pole instead of a bow. He might get checked in on Monday as a bow kill.

Forgive my ignorance, but what does "long action" mean? Geezz, I can see a new stupid thread being created already, kinda like the .223AI thread. But really, educate me.

If he wants a 700 in .308, that's what I would get him. There are no real warts on the 700, and it will be his gun. My daughter wanted a 700 in .243 and ended up buying one. It is a solid gun and incredibly accurate.

Most makers have different length actions.

.308, 7/08, .350 Rem mag, Short Action Magnums have an action and bolt that is about 3/4 of an inch shorter than...

long actions---30-06, 270, 300 Win Mag.


Some think they are more handy, and most are somewhat lighter.

That's why buying a .308 in a Tikka seems odd. A 30-06 gives you more case capacity, with no penalty.

Thanks. I knew it was probably something self explanatory like that, but wasn't sure. I'm trying to learn.

Except recoil.

Good point. 308 give you a bit less recoil than an 06, a 7/08 quite a bit less recoil. For a new shooter, this is important.

Any input? Well, in that case...

I got curious about the the Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x32, so I ordered one from Doug a few weeks back. It's got really nice view, especially for $199, shipped. It's not svelte, nor ultralight, and it does have a big honkin' ocular on it (but I can fix that with higher rings, or a piece of electrical tape where the bolt handle will smack into it. ). In any case, I may end up finding another rifle, just so that scope will have something to ride on.

I don't know what else, NIB, would be as good at that price point. Another $100 would put you at the Conquest 3-9 or Meopta. Very nice glass, to be sure.

Alternatively, you could spend $200 or less here in the classifieds, and get a previously enjoyed VX-what-the-hell, or a FFII, or an Elite 4200, or something like that, which would be more than serviceable.

FC

What'll Black Friday price be on T3 Superlites?

Right now Scheels has T3 stainless for $549 in Wi/Mn

It was awfully hard to put back in the rack!