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I just bought a T3 Lite with a Burris FFII 3-9 Ballistic Plex at Dicks. It was on sale for $599 plus another 20% off, so $480. I bought it before Oct 31st, so got the $150 in beretta bucks as well which I used for an extra mag and christmas presents. If they has a .223 left, I'd grab another one. My first tikka, thing is just silly accurate, well balanced and light.
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- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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Buy the Tikka in 308: add a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 from Euro Optic it is on sale for $299.
Change out the recoil pad to a Limbsaver and he will have a rifle that will last a lifetime.
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Just be advised that a Limbsaver switch-out will add about 3/16" to the length of pull. Really no need to change if you make certain the boy has a sweatshirt or heavier jacket on.
The $300 Zeiss Conquest is a fantastic price, by the way.
My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.
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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. 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. Long actions are longer than short actions. Short actions are shorter than long actions. Short action cartridges (223, 243, 260, 7mm/08 and 308) will work in a long action. Long action cartridges (25-06, 270, 30-06) won't work in short actions. Oh, and the 223AI thread was the best thread to ever grace the 24hourcampfire.... 
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Im still trying to figure out how you go wrong with a Rem 700 in 308 as your first general purpose rifle???. The Kid aint asking for something off the wall. Do the kid a favor and buy him a VX 2 3-9x40 in matte. Great scope and pretty easy on your wallet. Dont forget the $100 off rebate on V3 if he has been a good boy this year. Tika would be great but he wants a 700.
Buy him what he is asking you for it the price is reasonable.
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