Tikka T3 CTR Compact Tactical Rifle

[Westy]

I see the TIKKA T3 CTR COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE
is due for release at the end of july here in oz now do I want a 6.5\260 or a 308???? From all I've read they sure look like a nice bit of kit and a metal 10 shot mag makes it more appealing for the $$ and a little less than it's rival the Sako,anyone else interested in this rifle

[Eduardo]

Very interesting. Another alternative to rifles like the Gunsite and such. If I didn't already have the Gunsite I would certainly consider this. Tikka makes a solid rifle.

[WesleySnipes]

I see the TIKKA T3 CTR COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE
is due for release at the end of july here in oz now do I want a 6.5\260 or a 308???? From all I've read they sure look like a nice bit of kit and a metal 10 shot mag makes it more appealing for the $$ and a little less than it's rival the Sako,anyone else interested in this rifle

I am very interested, looks solid. Tell you what, let's all buy one and do a bulk order of 10rd mags

Oh and .308

[MeccaOz]

They do look very nice, I hadnt seen them before. here is the link to the release at the 2014 NRA convention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6lw8HZRlxk

[Fozzy]

Considering one in 7mm08

[MeccaOz]

Is it true they take AI mags, like the ruger scout ??

[WesleySnipes]

Is it true they take AI mags, like the ruger scout ??

No, I instantly noticed when looking at photos it's no where near as long as the scout mag. This is due to the fact the CTR uses a double stack 10rd magazine unlike the scout's single stack. Hopefully this will also allow for feeding through the top which is the one thing that has completely turned me off the scout

[MeccaOz]

You can actually feed through the top with the poly mags Mr Snipes. Cant use a stripper clip though, but even ruger says it's fine to use the poly mags for this they will back them for it

[WesleySnipes]

You can actually feed through the top with the poly mags Mr Snipes. Cant use a stripper clip though, but even ruger says it's fine to use the poly mags for this they will back them for it

Hmm, I have heard this but have always been sceptical of how the magazines will operate reliably over time, as they are a relatively new product. From memory the feed lips are polymer, which makes me think they might not last terribly long smashing rounds in the top?

[zook60]

Beretta USA says its not top loadable

[MeccaOz]

You can actually feed through the top with the poly mags Mr Snipes. Cant use a stripper clip though, but even ruger says it's fine to use the poly mags for this they will back them for it

Hmm, I have heard this but have always been sceptical of how the magazines will operate reliably over time, as they are a relatively new product. From memory the feed lips are polymer, which makes me think they might not last terribly long smashing rounds in the top?

I watched a few Ruger videos on their website ( cant remember the page ) But Im pretty sure the were made for it, but yeah I think a few people are sceptical on it as it does remove a small amount of plastic on the top of the feed lips over time, so we will have to wait and see. Me I'll just load in another mag

[MeccaOz]

Beretta USA says its not top loadable

Thanks Zook, I guess that answers that then

[Westy]

Considering one in 7mm08

It seems they only come in 260 and 308 at the moment but wouldn't be hard to rebarrel one to 7mm-08 though and guys as for top loading a tikka,most tikkas will side load no problems once you adjust the mag!!!!Yep i'm leaning toward the 260 myself

[zook60]

My thoughts are that it will be top loading if it has the TRG mag tho the port may be too small for some guys sausage fingers. Im hoping they have one at the shot show today.

[Fozzy]

Acording to the tikka website they are available in 7mm08 so hopefully they will bring them over

[Lorgar]

Acording to the tikka website they are available in 7mm08 so hopefully they will bring them over

Where are you looking this? Just tikka.fi?

All I can find is .260rem and .308win according to here - http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?ctr_showdata#pagedown

?

[zook60]

Acording to the tikka website they are available in 7mm08 so hopefully they will bring them over

I think you may be mistaken mate.

I shouldered one today in 308. They are going to be a very good culling/hunting rifle.

[Westy]

Acording to the tikka website they are available in 7mm08 so hopefully they will bring them over

I think you may be mistaken mate.
I shouldered one today in 308. They are going to be a very good culling/hunting rifle.

So how did it feel and sholder?? I know were all diffrent but was it a nice rifle How was the weight

[zook60]

Acording to the tikka website they are available in 7mm08 so hopefully they will bring them over

I think you may be mistaken mate.
I shouldered one today in 308. They are going to be a very good culling/hunting rifle.

So how did it feel and sholder?? I know were all diffrent but was it a nice rifle How was the weight

This thing is going to sell like hot cakes. its perfectly balencet due to the medium profile 20" barrel. Its a kind of do it all rifle good for long range or good for short range scrub work. The Beretta Au rep said they are pushing tikka to release one in 223 that will take AR mags.
Its priced right too $1400ish. Also its 10 round mag doesn't stick down too far so you can use it as something to hold on too with your from hand when firing.

[zook60]

260 rem and 308 are the only calls so far

[Fozzy]

Yeah you guys are right.. I think I read one to many PDF's on nightshifts.

I apologise!

[zook60]

Yeah you guys are right.. I think I read one to many PDF's on nightshifts.

I apologise!

They get confusing if you have too many open at once hey.

[Lorgar]

Yeah you guys are right.. I think I read one to many PDF's on nightshifts.

I apologise!

Son of a bitch, getting my hopes up for one in a 7mm

[RDobber]

This thing is going to sell like hot cakes. its perfectly balenced due to the medium profile 20" barrel. Its a kind of do it all rifle good for long range or good for short range scrub work.

I'd say so.

Just look at the Ruger scout, all the Ruger boys went insane for them.

Similar getup here, except this will shoot like a Tikka

[Shotfox]

I see the TIKKA T3 CTR COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE
is due for release at the end of july here in oz now do I want a 6.5\260 or a 308???? From all I've read they sure look like a nice bit of kit and a metal 10 shot mag makes it more appealing for the $$ and a little less than it's rival the Sako,anyone else interested in this rifle

Yep buying one. Checked it out at the shot show here in Sydney

[zook60]

I see the TIKKA T3 CTR COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE
is due for release at the end of july here in oz now do I want a 6.5\260 or a 308???? From all I've read they sure look like a nice bit of kit and a metal 10 shot mag makes it more appealing for the $$ and a little less than it's rival the Sako,anyone else interested in this rifle

Yep buying one. Checked it out at the shot show here in Sydney

What cal?

[Atter]

C'mooon .260!

[zook60]

C'mooon .260!

Geez your going to have a few 6.5s I have a 308 coming.

[Pom]

If I didn't already have the Gunsite I would certainly consider this. Tikka makes a solid rifle.

Ruger were definitely first out of the gate with the Scout rifle, must have made them a bucket load.

[Westy]

Well after 6months I finally got to shoot one of these lovely ladies in 260 and I must say it was worth the wait!!!!! Everything seems to work and that 10 shot magazine well, it's bloody awesome!!! Super nice to shoot and super accurate in the 260??? might be on the shopping list for next year???