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Just read rumors that Tikka will bring out a new rifle in 2016, at Shot show.
The T3 are beeing sold at bargain prices in Finland now to make room for the new modell.
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Well they jacked the prices up in the United states
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A Worldwide plastic shortage has forced them to cease production.
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Funny stuff. I'm betting that a few of the most bitched about items on a Tikka T3 will be a thing of the past....
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Funny stuff. I'm betting that a few of the most bitched about items on a Tikka T3 will be a thing of the past.... mags that don't allow bullets too slam forward on recoil, a real recoil lug, and bolt stop?
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How about some cross slots on the grooved reciever and a better recoil pad ! And a 9 twist .284 barrel..
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Aviator -
I would NOT hold my breath on that 9 twist .284. Altho I like the idea.
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I'd like to see action sized to cartridge, and a top loadable receiver.
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Just read rumors that Tikka will bring out a new rifle in 2016, at Shot show.
The T3 are beeing sold at bargain prices in Finland now to make room for the new modell. Now there will be a run on T-3's and they will be more difficult to find than 22 ammo. drover
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These rumours may have some truth, but don't bet on the fact that the T3 is being replaced.
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Aleks9210 - yes,IF the T3 is discontinued IT will return in the time honored tradition as a "new & improved" T4. It'll make coffee, brush your teeth AND fetch a brew - in your dreams!
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Tikka has figured out they can make more money consulting for companies like Kimber and LAW. (flame suit on)
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Sako/Beretta discontinuing the T3 sounds like Ford's endeavor at one time to discontinue the Taurus or Coke being replaced with "New Coke".
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It's time. I'm not surprised. We just had a thread about how lots of folks buy them,try them and flip them. New sales must be down with the prices what they are considering the number of lightly used ones changing hands. Time to mix things up a bit and inspire more sales of "New" model Tikkas. I've personally run through 6 of them,and have one for sale right now. How about some direct competition for the Montana without the Kimber roulette? Pretty wide open niche. The $1,000 plus bench mark might be such as to inspire an attempt at a Finish Montana.
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I hope it turns out to be a STFU magnum....
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Aleks9210 - yes,IF the T3 is discontinued IT will return in the time honored tradition as a "new & improved" T4. It'll make coffee, brush your teeth AND fetch a brew - in your dreams!
Homesteader It'll never be a success unless it has a USB port, to charge your cell-phone. .........and weighs considerably less than 5 pounds wet. FjLee Denver CO
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fjleea - "'USB port, to charge your cell-phone. .........and weighs considerably less than 5 pounds we - " but of course. Silly me, how did I miss those. Hey, Tikka fetch another beer...will ya. Homesteader
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Tikka has figured out they can make more money consulting for companies like Kimber and LAW. (flame suit on) Maybe Finland has a shortage of recycled plastic that needs to go into more important items than building Tikka rifles.
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Maybe Sako feels the Tikka can no longer compete with the RAR?
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I think JB and others have made note of the industry trend towards "budget" rifles like the Ruger American, and higher end rifles. But less interest in the mid-range.
Every time I'm in a local shop it seems like a RAR is being sold.
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