Tikka T3x Lite or a Lithgow LA102

[Zarrs]

I'm looking for a new 308 not sure which way to go, I like shooting paper and I want to get into hunting. In a years time I am thinking of getting a 6.5 crem for long distance shooting so I am leaning towards the Tikka as it is not as heavy but I've read the recoil isn't that flash on them.

Thoughts?

[Gamerancher]

The Creedmoor is an excellent hunting round as well as a great target round. Felt recoil is very mild as is the muzzle blast. I can't see recoil being a problem in the Tikka.

[TBJ]

6.5 is an excellent round, however it's not Sambar legal in Victoria, if you're never gonna hunt Sambar with this rifle then I'd suggest the 6.5 for long range shooting and hunting, if you're thinking you might go after Sambar with this rifle then I'd suggest the 308, and it's still not a bad long range caliber, in terms of LA102 vs T3x lite if you're going to be carrying it a lot and it's mostly a hunting rifle then I'd think about weight and go the Tikka on the other hand if its going to be mainly a range rifle and its not being carried much then I'd suggest the Lithgow being a heavier gun with a more target centered stock, or you could go for a Tikka T3x Varmint if you're not going to be carrying it, in terms of recoil neither calibers are huge recoiling calibers but a heavier gun will have less felt recoil. Another rifle you could look at is the Howa 1500, they're excellent budget guns and there is a bunch of aftermarket parts for them. just my 2 cents

[in2anity]

How about a t3 CTR? Going cheap as they’re old stock.

[Bent Arrow]

Put a good recoil pad on the rifle if your worried about recoil. I put a limbsaver precision fit on my tikka T3 Hunter in 25-06 and it took from mild recoil to pleasant to shoot.

[Zarrs]

How about a t3 CTR? Going cheap as they’re old stock.

I looked at them they are meant to be very heavy

[Mitch]

How about a t3 CTR? Going cheap as they’re old stock.

I looked at them they are meant to be very heavy

Depends on person. I have one that i happily carry around when shooting, it's not too bad

[albat]

I have the 308 t3x synthetic and got it cus i was getting tired of carting my vanguard around in the bush just too heavy for what i do , tikka is uber light and accurate with virtually any factory ammo i have fed it, would not buy any other rifle that did say tikka on it

[in2anity]

How about a t3 CTR? Going cheap as they’re old stock.

I looked at them they are meant to be very heavy

Sounds like you need to do some more research; the CTR is lighter than the la102. Besides, if you'll be punching holes sitting in a chair, you'll be thankful of a heavier rifle. Plinking factory (or MAX) 308w through a lightweight hunting rifle will boot; particularly off bench. And if you expect target performance out of a light hunter rifle, you may be sadly disappointed. Horses for courses.

[Gun-nut]

Get the la102 and support the Australian gun industry...then buy the tikka down the track because 2 rifles are obviously better one.

[RoginaJack]

C'mon Fellas Fair Dinkum;" you might get puffed, your little legs might get tired, it might kick shooting at the bench"!
And all from carrying a LA102 rifle around the bush? The jolly thing only weighs 3.5kg; Try it with a SLR, 4.3kg or 9.5lbs empty, slap on a 20 round metal mag and away we go.
Suggest pull on your big sister's panties, eat a couple extra weet-bix and a slice of toast with vegemite for Brekkie and out in the bush for the day really hunting.

[Cooper]

I have a Tikka Lite in 7mm 08 and heavy barrel Howa (26 inch) 6.5 Creedmoor. The Tikka Lite does have a bit of muzzle lift or blast. It not bad but it the heavy barrel Creedmoor is much planted.

Lithgow V Tikka. I'd love to buy Australian. But out the end of the day it is what feel best to you? I also think you probably should be comparing the Tikka Varmint to the Lithgow la102. For a hunting rifle I would choose the a Tikka Lite. But again it's what feels best to you?

[Zarrs]

C'mon Fellas Fair Dinkum;" you might get puffed, your little legs might get tired, it might kick shooting at the bench"!
And all from carrying a LA102 rifle around the bush? The jolly thing only weighs 3.5kg; Try it with a SLR, 4.3kg or 9.5lbs empty, slap on a 20 round metal mag and away we go.
Suggest pull on your big sister's panties, eat a couple extra weet-bix and a slice of toast with vegemite for Brekkie and out in the bush for the day really hunting.

Thats not very nice heheh Truth be told after my years in the Army my body is shot, I'm 34 with the pains for a 50 year old so I am taking the sissy route thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!

I ended up getting the Browning A - Bolt 3 for $600, which I am really happy with. It is really lite and the reviews I've read seem to be positive.

To get some man points back, I actually walked in with the intention of getting the Lithgow but it was not meant to be!

[RoginaJack]

Yeah, the Browning A bolt should do the job and after all, it what suits and what you're comfortable with.

And know that feeling only too well.