Great thread! I took delivery of my first new Tikka T3x lite stainless in the rain yesterday. Haven't seen any rust yet, but I wiped it down with Ballistol when I pulled the plastic off. I fondled it quite a bit yesterday evening, and couldn't find any negatives for this thread.
Waiting on rings now. They should arrive with the next batch of rain. Our range is covered. Think I'll live a little and see how she shoots in the rain. I'll post back if it rusts on the way home.
