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I'm in the market for a 30-06. Can't decide which rifle yet. Trying to decide between a T3 Lite, Encore Pro Hunter, or Ruger.

For those with Tikka experience, is the T3 Lite too lite and recoil too heavy? I have some issues with some discs in my neck and don't want to get beat up too much, but I don't want to carry around a log either.

The remington custom shop ks on the classifieds for under a grand would be what I'd buy.


Light enough to carry, heavy enough to not beat the hell out of you and a damn good price.

Don't know what to say except that my .30-06 weighs 6lbs 2ozs and causes me no problems at all. I've had one fusion and one disc replacement in my neck. Still have two marginal ones. What's your Doc say?

If your good to go I'd get the Tikka which when set up to hunt should go a bit over 7lbs?

If recoil is a potential problem, I would go with the Ruger. I have had several over the years and they have all been trouble-free and acceptably accurate, right out of the box. The Hawkeye is light enough to carry comfortably but has enough heft to handle the recoil of even hot loads from a .30-06. JMHO.

Ruger 77, Remington 700 or go find a good 98 Mauser, or model 70. Then you'll have a classic to hunt with, instead of just another rifle. Not that tikkas as don't shoot well!!!

If you want stainless/synthetic, light weight, then go with the Tikka. If you prefer wood/blue and don't mind a little extra weight, go with a Ruger.

I have a 25-06 Tikka and the recoil is mild to me. I wouldn't think a 30-06 would be too bad. If it is, a Limbsaver should fix the issue.

I own Rugers and Tikkas, though neither in 30-06. Both are great rifles, and I appreciate them for different reasons. The Tikkas do tend to be more accurate right out of the box with no tinkering.

There's a pre-64 in the classified for about $850 I think. If I was in the market for an /06, I'd be all over it.

I'd go Ruger. They weigh enough to tame the recoil but they aren't 10 pounders when scoped. I wouldn't lug a pre '64 unless it was a Featherweight.

Me Too !!

This! Rare opportunity...

I've mostly had Rugers. I especially like the Mark II Boat Paddle models. I've got a few right now and a Winchester mod 70 Classic stainless. Ruger has just always been my go to gun.

Pre 64 is what I would choose or an old sako l61r

Yep, as long as it's a fwt. Not that the std's are a bad thing either. Here's how my list would look:

1. Pre 64 model 70 fwt
2. Professionally sporterized m1917
3. Older Sako
4. Husqvarna 1600 lightweight
5. Interarms MK X
6. Ruger m77 MKII or Hawkeye
7. Kimber montana

Ruger....cuz I don't like T/Cs or Tikkas....

I have the tikka and don't think it kicks too bad, but I don't have disc issues either. If you have issues, why not look toward a 7-08 or even a .243. No sense in injuring your neck for not much gain in the field...

Tikka all day.

Limbsaver tames the recoil mightily.

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Nice, I have a pre 64 model 70 fwt that shoots better than that:



Can I tape up 2 holes like you did and call it a 3 shot group?

I actually have a T/C Encore PH in 7mm-08 and a Rem 700 in 6mm Rem. Killed lots of whitetails with the 6mm. Haven't shot the 7mm-08 yet. LGS is looking for a Tikka T3X in 7mm-08 for me now. Also have 35 Whelen, so 30-06 brass is useable in both.

My first rifle was a model 70. Still have it.

How much does one cost these days? I'll bet you could buy a Tikka and a decent scope for the same price.

As far as the tape, I'm frugal. I tape holes and use the targets again. They don't make those targets anymore. Different range day.

My math is a little shaky but I think my groups are smaller.




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t3 lite in 06 doesn't recoil as bad as you think.
I have limb saver on mine and it's no problem. I'm debating on my 14 year old to use it this year on her cow hunt.
If you want a TC then the venture with houge stock is very under rated and its heavier stock might absorb the kick little more.