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Saw this and thought some of you might be interested. Tikka is go to recommendation now for antwon looking for a good rifle that is accurate, even though they are a little homely and I hate detachable magazines. Thought it was odd the millionth one was a 270 wsm, figured would have been in something more classic.

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The One-Millionth Tikka T3x Rifle -The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/03/27/the-one-millionth-tikka-t3x/

That's impressive. It took Winchester 32 years to make that many Model 94s and 36 years to make that many Model 70s.

Any idea what caliber the prototype was chambered for?


Okie John

I'm no help; but, I want to throw out a guess. My guess is 6.5 Swede. My second guess would be .308.

I have two ,a T3 lite in .270 bought in 2004 and a T3x. Compact in .308, great rifles and my most used these days.

Got a 7/08 favorite rifle my go to

The classifieds are full of them. Not.

I’ve had a pile of high end rifles and the Tikka is a fine option.

Nothin wrong with a 270wsm in my opinion. It’s no 280ai but it’s still a heck of a cartridge.

Nice rifles and they have left hand models.

I remember when they started getting popular 14 years or so ago. All the complaints about all the plastic. Still waiting on all the broken part pictures. LOL. I’ve had one since 2007.

Been shooting Tikkas for over 20 years now and have no plans to stop. Just a great, no frills rifle that works.

I didn't like Tikkas until I actually used one. I was a Howa/Vanguard guy all the way. Those are still great rifles, but to me the Tikka is a clear step up.

Imo, They should have done a classic caliber in hunter series.
And a really nice stock.
Something like the 9.3x62

Agreed. I would like a lite or hunter 9.3x62. The only 9.3 imported is the Battue model which has the short barrel and stupid looking sights.

I wasn't a fan, then one day, it started to itch inside my head. Oh know, I thought. What is going on? With all the people talking about Tikka's I had to find out what was all the hype about. So, I went looking. I found some in Sportsmen WH. I looked a few over, I thought? This is it? I couldn't bring myself to purchase one of these rifles. So I went home, without a Tikka. That was a troublesome ride home. My head was in a spin, Like I left my wife of 40 years and didn't pick her up, as planed. Oh know!

A few days later, I was still bugged. I was still hearing how great they are. The Campfire flame is bad Jew-Jew. Only when it cost you some $$$. lol. I was seeing how great they shoot with Big Game Powder in a 7-08. They kill elk in Oregon really well. I was really wanting a 7-08 anyhow. So, back to the store I went. What do you know, they had a 7-08 T3-X just as I was hopping they would. I put down my money and bought myself a Tikka. Then I had to wait 10 days to pick it up. I went home, ordered some mounts for it. I had a scope that would work. I got on line with Mountain Tactical. I ordered two more magazines and a long action bolt stop. I was ready and waiting my 10 days.

Okay, I picked up my rifle, made my modifications, cleaned it. Off to the range I went, with the ammo the store gave me with my purchase. I got my rifle sighted in with a few shots. Looking good so far.

I went home and went to the loading bench. I loaded some ammo see what I could get done. It all worked great. I had a friend tell me about his Tikka shooting Hornady's Superformance ammo 139 grain GMX. I picked some up. It worked great. 3 shot group about 1/4 inch group. I shot another 3 shot group it went a little larger but, less than 1/2 inch. The ammo box claims 2910 fps. I checked it with my chrony I got 2920 fps. just 10 fps. more than the box claims.

Yes, I'm happy with this rifle. My wife likes it too. A win-win.

Wish you all the best, as we are stuck in our homes.
Have a good day.

Good write up.

Sure wish they'd offer one up in the 6.5 PRC.

It's taken me eons to even remotely warm to them.
But when asked what rifle for either a new hunter or someone that hunts but has little knowledge on the latest/greatest, I almost always recommend a Tikka.

I'm a lefty, who loves stainless actions,
So many negative comments here about "plastic" yada yada....
I stayed away because of that,
Finally picked up a 6.5 lefty, I like it, alot.
And now going to grab another in .308

My only one is a Hunter in 6.5x55. Lovely rifle, indeed.

Before I lost them all in a boating accident, I had a T1x in .22lr, a LH .223 with 1-10 twist, a RH .223 with 1-8 twist, a LH 300 WSM, a LH 30-06, and a yet to be fired Lh .260 Rem with a wood stock, and another NIB LH .223 for my son. I also set up a new female hunter with one in 7-08. I have never seen a factory gun with a better trigger pull from the factory or one that was easier to get shooting better than ought to be expected for its chambering. I am so grateful that they are available in LH.