Tikka T3 varmint
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Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bigmike2121</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hey Guys,
Can this gun be found in .243 caliber? Betting it would be quite the shooter. </div></div>
Its listed as available in the catalog on their site, but I'm not sure who imports it. I know baretta is one of their main importers and they dont carry anything except .223 and .22-250. i would love one in .260 stainless myself.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bigmike2121</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hey Guys,
Can this gun be found in .243 caliber? Betting it would be quite the shooter. </div></div>
Its listed as available in the catalog on their site, but I'm not sure who imports it. I know baretta is one of their main importers and they dont carry anything except .223 and .22-250. i would love one in .260 stainless myself.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
I have the T3 Varmint in 6,5x55, great caliber in a great gun.
Accuracy is on par with many customguns.
Håkan
I have the T3 Varmint in 6,5x55, great caliber in a great gun.
Accuracy is on par with many customguns.
Håkan
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55? Cannot think of any reason for them to stop importation of this caliber, except for the possibility that they are jacking up the demand so they can increase price or introduce a more expensive model soon
Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55? Cannot think of any reason for them to stop importation of this caliber, except for the possibility that they are jacking up the demand so they can increase price or introduce a more expensive model soon
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
Problem is Beretta is one of the worst examples of a large gunmaker that is stuck in their ways. They are terrible to deal with and in general a PITA. I really wish Tikka would find a different importer but aren't they actually owned by Beretta now? For what its worth I have seen a T3 Lite Stainless in .243, but I haven't ever seen a Varmint in it.
Problem is Beretta is one of the worst examples of a large gunmaker that is stuck in their ways. They are terrible to deal with and in general a PITA. I really wish Tikka would find a different importer but aren't they actually owned by Beretta now? For what its worth I have seen a T3 Lite Stainless in .243, but I haven't ever seen a Varmint in it.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55?</div></div>
6.5x55 and .308 are on a huge backlog from Beretta, not sure if it is because SAKO can't make enough guns or if the demand in Europe is that high.
6.5x55 T3 Varmint is on my wish list but just can't be found. I have a nice stock made by Lauronen waiting for it if I ever find one.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55?</div></div>
6.5x55 and .308 are on a huge backlog from Beretta, not sure if it is because SAKO can't make enough guns or if the demand in Europe is that high.
6.5x55 T3 Varmint is on my wish list but just can't be found. I have a nice stock made by Lauronen waiting for it if I ever find one.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sami</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55?</div></div>
6.5x55 and .308 are on a huge backlog from Beretta, not sure if it is because SAKO can't make enough guns or if the demand in Europe is that high.
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Wonder why they don't simply respond to the market force - stop producing T3 in other calibers that they do not sell so well, and shift the production to the the hot selling calibers/varieties
Savage is always the master in doing this. They just came out with 6.5CM in the 12LRP line. They already have 260 Rem, but for guys ho do not relaod like me, it might be just my next rifle after I sell the TRG42
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sami</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could it really be true that Beretta wouldn't make a few cents by importing T3 in 6.5x55?</div></div>
6.5x55 and .308 are on a huge backlog from Beretta, not sure if it is because SAKO can't make enough guns or if the demand in Europe is that high.
</div></div>
Wonder why they don't simply respond to the market force - stop producing T3 in other calibers that they do not sell so well, and shift the production to the the hot selling calibers/varieties
Savage is always the master in doing this. They just came out with 6.5CM in the 12LRP line. They already have 260 Rem, but for guys ho do not relaod like me, it might be just my next rifle after I sell the TRG42
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wonder why they don't simply respond to the market force - stop producing T3 in other calibers that they do not sell so well, and shift the production to the the hot selling calibers/varieties</div></div>
I am sure Beretta is thinking the US market is all about .223 and 22-250, plus .308. SAKO makes plenty of T3's in 6.5x55, Beretta just doesn't seem to be interested in importing them to US.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yej0001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wonder why they don't simply respond to the market force - stop producing T3 in other calibers that they do not sell so well, and shift the production to the the hot selling calibers/varieties</div></div>
I am sure Beretta is thinking the US market is all about .223 and 22-250, plus .308. SAKO makes plenty of T3's in 6.5x55, Beretta just doesn't seem to be interested in importing them to US.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
Are you looking into a groups buy of the Tikka T3 varmint in 6.5x55?
I am in. Been looking for one forever.
Are you looking into a groups buy of the Tikka T3 varmint in 6.5x55?
I am in. Been looking for one forever.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
I inquired the possibility from several dealers to get a group buy together but no luck so far. Alex @ EuroOptics is getting T3 Sporters in 6.5x55 later this year but I would rather have a T3 Varmint.
I inquired the possibility from several dealers to get a group buy together but no luck so far. Alex @ EuroOptics is getting T3 Sporters in 6.5x55 later this year but I would rather have a T3 Varmint.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
The people at Beretta have their heads way up it on the Tikka's. Tikka makes their T3 sporter in 260 with an 8 twist barrel, and Beretta won't even import the sporter.
The people at Beretta have their heads way up it on the Tikka's. Tikka makes their T3 sporter in 260 with an 8 twist barrel, and Beretta won't even import the sporter.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger time</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The people at Beretta have their heads way up it on the Tikka's. Tikka makes their T3 sporter in 260 with an 8 twist barrel, and Beretta won't even import the sporter. </div></div>
I know. Go figure that one. Is the 260 really more popular in Europe than in the US? Every time I go on Gunbroker or gunsamerica, the 260 and 6.5x55 sporter rifles are getting top dollar so there must be a demand.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger time</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The people at Beretta have their heads way up it on the Tikka's. Tikka makes their T3 sporter in 260 with an 8 twist barrel, and Beretta won't even import the sporter. </div></div>
I know. Go figure that one. Is the 260 really more popular in Europe than in the US? Every time I go on Gunbroker or gunsamerica, the 260 and 6.5x55 sporter rifles are getting top dollar so there must be a demand.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
6.5x55 certainly is more popular, not so sure about .260. I would think SAKO would prefer to build 6.5x47 Lapua over .260 just because.
6.5x55 certainly is more popular, not so sure about .260. I would think SAKO would prefer to build 6.5x47 Lapua over .260 just because.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sami</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I inquired the possibility from several dealers to get a group buy together but no luck so far. Alex @ EuroOptics is getting T3 Sporters in 6.5x55 later this year but I would rather have a T3 Varmint. </div></div>
I won't mind getting another Tikka 6.5x55, especially the varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sami</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I inquired the possibility from several dealers to get a group buy together but no luck so far. Alex @ EuroOptics is getting T3 Sporters in 6.5x55 later this year but I would rather have a T3 Varmint. </div></div>
I won't mind getting another Tikka 6.5x55, especially the varmint
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
I have borrowed and played a bit with the T3 sporter.
It's really a wonderfull gun and its hard for me to say enoguh good things about it.
I have a Varmint myself where I switched out the stock and I am very satisfied with it, still i am really tempted for the Sporter (as well).
So if Eurooptics are going to import the sporter in 6,5, go that route, its a great gun and the stock is very similar to the TRG stock.
But the sporter is farily light, it looks heavy but its really no problems to use off hand.
Håkan
I have borrowed and played a bit with the T3 sporter.
It's really a wonderfull gun and its hard for me to say enoguh good things about it.
I have a Varmint myself where I switched out the stock and I am very satisfied with it, still i am really tempted for the Sporter (as well).
So if Eurooptics are going to import the sporter in 6,5, go that route, its a great gun and the stock is very similar to the TRG stock.
But the sporter is farily light, it looks heavy but its really no problems to use off hand.
Håkan
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
243 burns the barrel faster. 6x5x55 has better ballistics. 6,5x55 is the right choice. go rather with super varmint than with sporter.
243 burns the barrel faster. 6x5x55 has better ballistics. 6,5x55 is the right choice. go rather with super varmint than with sporter.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
What is the sporter going for comparison wise to the varmint and the light? I've been curious if it were available what it would run. Realizing exchange rate and everything else involved.
What is the sporter going for comparison wise to the varmint and the light? I've been curious if it were available what it would run. Realizing exchange rate and everything else involved.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
in my opinion the sporter have a stock that is really good and user ready, really nice to use.
And if you don't like the colour, paint it.
While the varmint has something where other guns have a stock....
Håkan
in my opinion the sporter have a stock that is really good and user ready, really nice to use.
And if you don't like the colour, paint it.
While the varmint has something where other guns have a stock....
Håkan
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
I would ditch the stock no matter which one I would buy. Unless I could sell it to make up the difference in price, Sporter doesn't make much sense to me. Might as well then get a used regular T3 and have a gunsmith change the barrel.
I would ditch the stock no matter which one I would buy. Unless I could sell it to make up the difference in price, Sporter doesn't make much sense to me. Might as well then get a used regular T3 and have a gunsmith change the barrel.
Re: Tikka T3 varmint
To answer the OP, I've a .243 stainless varmint in a KKC stock and it is a serious performer out to about 900 yards with the 90gr Scenars and for 500 yards or less the 87gr V-max is stunning. When shot out I'll rebarrel in a 1:8 or quicker for the heavies.
I've had a .270 varmint rebarreled in .260 with a Manners T4 - just having it finished off. A donor action T3 and custom barrel of your choice is a great way to go.
To answer the OP, I've a .243 stainless varmint in a KKC stock and it is a serious performer out to about 900 yards with the 90gr Scenars and for 500 yards or less the 87gr V-max is stunning. When shot out I'll rebarrel in a 1:8 or quicker for the heavies.
I've had a .270 varmint rebarreled in .260 with a Manners T4 - just having it finished off. A donor action T3 and custom barrel of your choice is a great way to go.
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