Has anyone see the new Euro Optic Tikka T3 exclusive Ranch rifles ? Wood stock, 16 inch barrels, 308/223/350 legend… they look sharp.

have not held one, but that thing looks awesome. only thing I dont like is the metric thread on the barrel.

I’ve had 16inch 308’s and they are obnoxious. But the 223 I’d get.

The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one.
A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast. I owned a 243, a 308 with 18" barrels and could't get rid of them fast enough but at 20" they were tolerable.


I question why they call a wood stocked rifle a Ranch rifle - just marketing I suppose because of the shorter barrel. In my experience ranch rifles get subjected to more knocking around than most rifles do, IMO it would be better served with a synthetic stock.

drover

Well Drover! You’re in luck. Tikka also released the T3X Drover ranch rifle. 20inch

Living Walnut and CM steel is fhuqking hilarious! Hint.

Just sayin’…………

The wood on tikkas is almost universally plain.

And the receiver lines look horrible

And the , bottom plastic, and not flush fit mags = ez pass

A svelte laminate wearing a svelte contour withCTR metal,I could see. That Goat Fhuqk is simply hilarious,but they get very little right. Hint.

Just sayin’…………..

I cut my T3 in 308 down to 19" and like it better. To me 16" on a 308 is too much of a good thing. Or too little depending on your perspective.

I’ve poked multiple Teeker 8” 223 Sporters in CTR handles,so as to reap COAL and rugged reliability. Followed suit with a 8” 22-250 punched Speddmire and all are VASTLY superior to the issued T3 bottom “metal”. Hint.

16” is obnoxious in all chamberings. Hint.

Just sayin’…………

$1,000 plus for a long action receiver housing a short cartridge. Pass

I do like the 16" threaded barrels however.

FFS!

Please keep it stainless, synthetic, 8 twist or less and a long COAL with a mag to suit. Oh and put it in a left handed version.

How damn hard can that be?


Hurry! Somebody pass the tactical lever action. Feckn Laffin.

If only they made something that fit the threads on the end to help keep the noise down. It might even help with balance too?

Minus the butt ugly sights, that's pretty much what I have.

I cut a stainless T3x sporter down to 19" and threaded the barrel, opened the synthetic stock to land CTR bottom metal and magazines.

Its my do everything rifle.

Not fast, 155 Scenars over my favorite load of 45.2 Varget at 2,675 fps, but very accurate, like 3/4" to 1" at 100 yards using an Athlon 2-12 Helos with the 1" dot.

It's called a suppressor

The point of the rifle is attaching a suppressor, so it's the perfect length, which will be an effective length of a 22-24" barrel once a can is attached.
The wood stock is fine. It's warmer to the touch than synthetic when shooting a coyote out the window in -10 temps, and ranchers don't give a schit if the stock gains a few scratches. Goes fine with the beat to hell ranch pickup.

Living Wood has no place on a Dirty Duty Rifle. My 19" Kryptek Carbon Mini 6ARC,is certainly "warmer" than wood and doesn't/can't shift. Rained all day and fhuqking fish kept knocking' water outta the creek(s) to boot. JO V2 BDL bottom for THE win,stoked with 112's. Hint.

Had THE Fever so bad this morning,that I jammed outta the house and forgot my beloved ruck'. Forgot to charge my camera too. It's been MANY moons since that happened. Nearly a year ago, in like weather. Best fish today was a near 38" Buck. Crummy is stuffed. That rod alone, is crowding 2000 Steelhead. Hint.(grin)



Just sayin'................

My take on suppressors is pretty simple - even using a suppressor hearing protection is still needed so I prefer a 20" barrel to get the muzzle blast a bit further away.
Then there is the $200 that is needed to pay the .gov for owning one, also suppressors are ridicuously overpriced at $400 - $600 dependant on the brand.

So basically why not a 20" barrel and a pair of earmuffs which are still necessary even though I would have spent the extra $600 - $800, especially for a rifle that is only used occasionaly for a coyote or other varmint. My nearest neighbot is a 1/2 mile away and they don't complain anyway.

Sorry I just don't buy into the whole suppressor thing - if other folks want them for whatever reason that is fine - they are just not for me.

drover

Have you ever tried a suppressor on a 16” barreled rifle without hearing protection?

I like 16" .308s or .223s with cans mounted, but that metric thread with the bulbous adapter is pretty gross and they bolted on a tree carcass to boot.

A swing and a miss, I'd much rather get a regular stainless synthetic cut down and threaded a standard pattern.

+1, I don't want to buy a thread adapter or new end cap to direct thread my suppressor. The other option is to buy another suppressor to dedicate to running a metric end cap that I'd still have to buy separately from the suppressor. If the barrel was long enough to cut back and thread, I would like better than adding more parts to my suppressors.

Made me look....dammit......

20" 308 in stock

https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3x...-x24-Bbl-Matte-Hunter-Stock-Blued-3.aspx

That’s a 16’inch

Hearing protection is not necessary on a 16” rifle with a hearing safe can. The hearing safe part is the operable part of that phrase, as some cans out there now aren’t hearing safe.

Hunting coyotes with a suppressed rifle is something that needs to be experienced. The chances of doubles increases greatly.

The rifle comes with a 5/8x24 adapter.

I'd still prefer not to use a thread adapter. As a second choice I'd run an ASR muzzle brake.

Why?

If you’re worried about tolerance stacking then the muzzle brake is the same situation as a thread adapter. A metric endcap from Silencerco is 60 bucks. A lot cheaper than another can. Or just use the Tikka supplied thread adapter and not worry about it because it’s a non-issue.

To each their own, but if you delve into the hearing-safe topic a little more, you may find out that your stance is subject to change.

The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.

I just picked up a CGS Hyperian K(my first and only can to date) that I intended to use on a short barreled Bergara in 6.5 as well a CMMG Dissent in 300 Blackout.


The Bergara was supposed to be a calving time truck gun but now I'm half-ass afraid to have the setup in the cab as the suppressor is so light I'm afraid it'll hit something(axe, bottle jack, random chit, etc..) and break.

Over worrying I'm sure.


That little Tikka looks interesting.

Yep

My badd

If your can was aluminum as some are it might be an issue, but since yours is titanium I wouldn’t worry. And if you are worried about protection, buy a can condom.

I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.

Many a time a condom has kept me worry free, great idea, thanks.

If you don’t have/like/want suppressors, then the world is chock full of 20”+, non-threaded rifles for your needs. If you DO have suppressors, there aren’t nearly enough 16-18” threaded setups available vs other stuff. Not much longer than 18” is not even on my radar these days. I have the ‘regular’ rifles I need. I just don’t shoot much without a suppressor. I don’t see that changing. There are a myriad of reasons, many of which those without suppressors won’t fully comprehend….until they do.

Regarding the .223 chambered models, If they’d left those God-Awful sights off the SS version, AND fed it w/CTR magazines I believe a whole bunch of people would’ve been all over the turnkey platform.

Absolutely

Hint............

Those worried about hearing, I'll bet north of 75% of all hunting shots taken while standing up are done without hearing protection. Simple fact of the matter.
Longer barrels are certainly more noise friendly than short ones. A suppressed 16" barrel is easier on the ears than a naked 26".
I have a 308 with 18" barrel that i built just to shoot suppressed. While shooting at a pair of blacktails last year, my buddy commented how nice it was that my rifle was suppressed.. if I'm at the range, i wear protection, in the field, i need to hear stuff and don't always have time to put plugs in.

Oh. My. Fking. Gawd!
You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.

Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.

Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.

Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.

Are you per chance related to Swamplord? Asking for a friend.

Dip into the booze a bit early today?

And yes, I used the M2 and Barrett in Iraq. All the more reason to use a suppressor now, and save what hearing remains.

Sht no, I missed a 2 wolves at roughly 400yds, coupla weeks back. Ole swamp would've got 2 with 1 shot.

Congratulations, you've reached a new threshold of sh it, stacked.

Whats your name?? Let's see photos of these cheeseburgers you supposedly ate in iraq.......

Still waiting Prarie_twatt. Common man. My favorite so far, is your legendary crying about a fkn clapped out M249 in basic.

Did the screamin eagle patch hurt you fkn ears too?

I'm gonna go run some dog teams. Gotta dump of fresh snow. End of day I'll check in.

We should all just bow at your feet!

The interior of AK seems to suit you well. You should move a little further into the bush and do us all a favor. Preferably far enough where there’s no outside communication.

Did you make sure you got your name in for that class action law suit against 3M? Might pay you enough to buy some Midol.

Bob, do u just waltz around and stick yer di ck in light sockets for no apparent reason?

Hahaha! That's gold!
But don't ya know, hearing damage makes you a badazz!

My main goal with reducing muzzle blast to lessen impact on the cattle and dog that rides in the pickup. And myself if I'm shooting from the cab. I used to pack a 243 Montana for a truck gun and it was too loud for shooting out of the cab, the dog hated it and I didn't do it for more that just a couple coyotes.


I shoot a chitload of shotgun without hearing protection and the occasional rifle without but for a truck gun I like the idea of suppressed.

My 300 Blackout gunbroker order flaked out so I had to order another one this morning. I really want to try subsonic ammo with the suppressor, it looks neater than hell in youtube vids.

Shot my little blackout today. Stuck in the office doing paperwork all day and about every 30 min I’d open the back door and blast dirt clods in the field behind the house.

One quick hijack and then I'll be quiet...

What are the specs on your Blackout and what ammo?

Rem 700AAC with a take off sporter contour barrel that came on the model seven AAC, faux Ti stock cut for pt&g DBM, timney trigger, mdt mags, SWfA 1-4x, Silencerco harvester 30.


Been working on a 500rd bulk box of 208 Amax loads I bought awhile back. Ordered some Barnes 110gr to load to try supers in it. Only shoot subs now.

With a 50yd zero it’s dropping roughly 2 mils at 100, 4.25 at 150 and 6.75 at 200. The little SWfA works great at that short range.

10-4 brother, looks good!

If you're going to shoot subs from a 300 blackout, try to find a bullet that will expand, like the 190 SubX. I say that because the 300 blk is terrible for ricochets on hard ground, which describes Eastern Montana for about 10.5 months out of the year! Shooting p-dogs with a 300 Blackout with subs, and hearing the bullet sail through the p-dog and off into space was less than ideal, and could be a really bad deal when shooting amongst stock.

That's something to think about, thanks for sharing. Sorta like shooting pistol at paper in the winter time and ever other shot is zing....

I'm pretty careful and never shoot if cows are in the background but regardless good to know.


I ordered this ammo, replacement order gun is supposed to be here on Thursday so maybe I can sneak away from the cows and get a test run in this weekend.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001854094?pid=995327

In my experience, the subsonic 300 blk has zingers on steroids with typical match type hollow points.

I just recently got a suppressor and it is outstanding. Yes some rifles should never have one, but I’ve got a 24” 6.5 prc and a 16” Ruger ranch 5.56 that wear it. Yes the prc is awfully long but I’m moslty in open country using it. The coyotes, deer, antelope and elk don’t like it, but my ears do. The $200 paper work and wait do suck but I love shooting suppressed. Not sure I’m onboard with this tikka. My little Ruger is an ugly little rascal too but for whatever reason I like it.