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Think I paid $620 for my Superlite in .308 last year.
About two weeks later I was in SW and they had jacked the price to $699...
Was still worth it to me for my .223 SL. Once you factor in a comparable stock, trigger and rings the Remington wasn't such a 'deal'.
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I have yet to see a Tikka that isn't super accurate.
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So after trying to find a dumb blacktail this morning - didn't find one by the way.
Anyway, I stopped at the local Sportsmans Warehouse and checked out their Sportsmans Special - I think its the T3 Super Lite maybe?? Its a stainless rifle with a fluted barrel, dang nice rifle. They had a .308 and a .22-250 left. Might need to look for one of those, they did have a regular T3 Lite stainless 7MM-08 that was sure tempting!! Come on up my way. I have a .30-06 and 7mm-08 you could shoot. P
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So after trying to find a dumb blacktail this morning - didn't find one by the way.
Anyway, I stopped at the local Sportsmans Warehouse and checked out their Sportsmans Special - I think its the T3 Super Lite maybe?? Its a stainless rifle with a fluted barrel, dang nice rifle. They had a .308 and a .22-250 left. Might need to look for one of those, they did have a regular T3 Lite stainless 7MM-08 that was sure tempting!! Come on up my way. I have a .30-06 and 7mm-08 you could shoot. P My super lite 30-06 with 165 AB and RL-17...at 200 yards the other day  ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/mistem/PA060434.jpg) My Tikka Stainless 7mm-08 Rem at 100 yds with 120 TTSX and H4895 ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/mistem/PA060435.jpg) Just started playing with my 25-06 rem Tikka...worst group I've shot with any Tikka,2" at 200 yds didn't like 100 gr Ballistic tips and Hunter 
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I've already posted these in two other threads but it's worth it to brag up the Tikkas... .308 Superlite 155 Scenars 47.0 Varget 2980 fps. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zpsc8319180.jpg) Today. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zps04f8fb74.jpg) .223 Superlite 75 Amax 26.0 Varget 2950 fps. All THREE shot groups, ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zps0aa026e4.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zps26743565.jpg) Best three shot group of my life... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zpsbfd06e59.jpg) The .308 out at 570 yds today... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zpsc41c9029.jpg)
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Ok, the worst group out of my Tikkas. No development, just 46.0 Varget behind a 168 BT kissing lands. Usually BT shoot really well so it may have been me but these were shot today with the other loads just posted. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x334/mojohand1/null_zps655724df.jpg) PS. The three .223 shots are 40 gr Varmageddon with 29.0 TAC.
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So after trying to find a dumb blacktail this morning - didn't find one by the way.
Anyway, I stopped at the local Sportsmans Warehouse and checked out their Sportsmans Special - I think its the T3 Super Lite maybe?? Its a stainless rifle with a fluted barrel, dang nice rifle. They had a .308 and a .22-250 left. Might need to look for one of those, they did have a regular T3 Lite stainless 7MM-08 that was sure tempting!! Come on up my way. I have a .30-06 and 7mm-08 you could shoot. P Thanks Pharm - you know we both have a thing for the 7MM-08, as much as I want a Tikka .243 the 7MM-08 could be the way to go for anything I'll find to shoot at:)
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How much for the fluted ones?
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$649.99 at Sportsmans last I checked.
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IIRC they don't offer it in 7mm-08.
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I don't think the "super" lite is offered in 7-08, but it is offered in a standard lite.
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I just ordered a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless in 7mm-08. I'm going to send mine to Kampfeld to make my own lite version. Spiral Flute the bolt and barrel and cut the barrel down to 21". I'm curious to see what that gets the weight down to.
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Will Karl work on a Tikka? I did check on the Super Lite and no .243 or 7MM-08 made.
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My 243 lite stainless was 629. Added talley bases and 3-9 conquest and its a mean machine
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quickest way to save weight on any rifle is to put it into a lightweight stock. Fluting etc is cool, but it takes a lot of fluting and subtle changes here and there to actually add up to much.
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Will Karl work on a Tikka? I did check on the Super Lite and no .243 or 7MM-08 made. Yes, I've already contacted him about it.
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quickest way to save weight on any rifle is to put it into a lightweight stock. Fluting etc is cool, but it takes a lot of fluting and subtle changes here and there to actually add up to much. I understand that. The main reason I'm doing it is for the look. The factory stock isn't really all that heavy to start with is it? How much weight do you think it would shed with a McMillan Edge?
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Will Karl work on a Tikka? I did check on the Super Lite and no .243 or 7MM-08 made. Yes, I've already contacted him about it. That's good to know that Karl can/will work on them - now I really need a T3!!
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I May Have To Send One To Karl Will He Flute A Barrel?
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How much weight do you think it would shed with a McMillan Edge?
I'd have to weigh the factory, but I am guessing around 8oz.
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