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i'm not a "fan" of them--that is to say, that i don't use them--and don't own any of them--but i know a couple of guys that do, and they have great success with their rigs.
but the beauty of understanding any craft or discipline is this: a guy has got to take what works for himself, and file the rest away--maybe for another day...
all learning is like a funnel:
however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end.
the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...
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Is this stock OEM or aftermarket ?????!!!!!
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Yeah! You guys that like Tikkas need to get over it! That way the guys that don't like Tikkas won't have to!
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
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I'll get over it when I stop hearing about how the T3 is a "custom rifle killer" and the best thing since sliced bread.
They just ain't.
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I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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You keep referring to Tikkas as though I don't like them. I like the older Tikkas fine just not the compendium of compromise that is the T3.
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I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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Tikkas don't "reek" of cheapness any more than some of the other stuff that's been offered by Winchester, Remington, Savage..etc, etc. The biggest hang up with most is the "bottom plastic", mags and the shroud. Maybe its "cheap", but when Glocks came out guys thought the same. I'd say Mr. Glock proved his case. Maybe one day, Mr. Tikka will....
When it's all said and done, who really gives a flying [bleep]?
Seriously, jezzuz [bleep] it's just another [bleep] rifle. OP pulled off some nice groups with it, period. Smack him on the azz and say "nice job".
Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota.....who [bleep] cares?
Could never understand why fellas spend more time comparing their dicks than chasing puzzy.....
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Lets face it, guy's love em mainly because they are cheap, they do seem to shoot good and they think that makes "PlasTikkas" some kind of special, maybe they are amazed that something that cheap looking is capable of shooting decent, I've got a news flash most modern bolt action rifles made today do shoot very accuratly, the tolerances of modern rifles are very tight it's really no big deal if your rifle is accurate these days, any number of rifle makes are as good as the other, Remington, Savage, Winchester, Browning and many others build very accurate rifles. PlasTikka guy's need to get over it, many other rifles are just as accurate, any given rifle may outshoot the next most just don't reek of cheapness like PlasTikkas do.....................Hb That may be your opinion & everybodys welcome to one no matter.....  I've had quite a number of "other" rifles & have never seen any of them shoot near as good as the average T! As for the plastic, my T get banged around on a snowmobile & atv chasing wolves & still looks good, hard to spout the advantages of a wonderful looking wood stock thats beat all the crap...unless you don't actually use it! Looks to me like many on this thread really like the T for what it is, a supreemly accurate, tough, dependable rifle a guy can use, to bad they weren't "cheap" because up here they're not.
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Curious just what reasonably priced, stock rifle you have that is so much better??
Left handed Kimber of Oregon M84. Better in just about every respect. And yes, I've owned a T3. Perhaps you missed the part where I said reasonably priced. Or do new Kimbers generally run $7-800 bucks down there 
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Can't get a new Kimber in left hand.
I paid $1000 and have ten times the rifle with an appropriate sized action, all steel BA and BM, sweet polish blue, ultra lightweight synthetic stock, 6 pound 1.7 ounce weight all up scoped, and my Kimber is going up in value.
So yes, I'd say that was reasonably priced and an even better value.
You asked, I answered.
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I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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Can't get a new Kimber in left hand.
I paid $1000 and have ten times the rifle with an appropriate sized action, all steel BA and BM, sweet polish blue, ultra lightweight synthetic stock, 6 pound 1.7 ounce weight all up scoped, and my Kumber is going up in value.
So yes, I'd say that was reasonably priced and an even better value.
You asked, I answered. Really? that T3 derangement syndrome will eat you alive and it sounds like you are half ate. The Kimber montana a buddy of mine just bought is a complete pos and I don't have any problem with you being in love with that but hang up the T3 obsession.
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Tell me one thing I said about the T3 that is not true?
Are they a one size fits all action? Check.
Do they have an incredibly small recoil lug area? Check.
Does plastic abound in the design? Check.
Are they cheaply finished? Check.
Do they have a multi piece bolt assembly with the bolt handle held on by the FP spring? Check.
Do they have ridiculously high priced spare parts? Check.
Are they no longer inexpensive? Check.
Where am I wrong?
I think you guys who tout the T3 as the best rifle value out there are the ones with the derangement.
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By nearly all accounts they're accurate and reliable but the same can be said for the Marlin X rifles for half the price.
And the X rifles have a true short action too.
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They don't give up anything in finish to a Kimber montana but you are the one with 28 post about a rifle you don't own. Those that own them, love them so why would you care?
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I don't own one anymore because I found the compromises unbearable on the one I did own.
Just trying to help some folks out who may get the impression from some hyperbolic T3 owners that the T3 is the finest bargain out there.
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Apparently this is 30 posts now but I'm sure you'll keep track for me.
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Yeah! You guys that like Tikkas need to get over it! That way the guys that don't like Tikkas won't have to! Good one! Durham,eh? Use to get rice bran from there back in the 50's and early 60's for my dads feed mill..
It's a great life if you don't weaken..
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Apparently this is 30 posts now but I'm sure you'll keep track for me. I get your disdain of the Tikka T3, but I sincerely doubt you will convince any present owner that your point of view override their satisfaction. I own many and varied rifles in steel and wood. I also own a Tikka T3 Lite fully plasticised. I do not love it for its beauty, but for its performance and trigger. Randy
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And I know the blood still cleansess
Deeper than the sin has gone
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Think you could give me a recap on whats wrong with tikkas.
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T3s have two things going for them, Sako barrels and fck all.
If I were smart enough, which apparently I'm not
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Curious just what reasonably priced, stock rifle you have that is so much better??
Left handed Kimber of Oregon M84. Better in just about every respect. And yes, I've owned a T3. Perhaps you missed the part where I said reasonably priced. Or do new Kimbers generally run $7-800 bucks down there Perhaps I missed the part were a T3 is even remotely comparable to a Montana. Wasnt aware a T3 had a true synthetic stock, 100% steel parts, and accomodates real mounts.
If I were smart enough, which apparently I'm not
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