Tikka T3 lite 20 inch barrell .223 cal

[patricktyrone 0]

Hi there

 

I'm new to the forum - hello there!

 

I've just purchased a Tikka T3 lite .223 calibre with a 20" barrell with a 1-12 twist.

Can anyone tell me what load is best and how do they perform at 200 yards +?

 

I intend to use this for fox hunting - is anyone out there using the same rifle and how do you find it?

 

Thanks,

 

Patrick

[Mr_Logic 5]

Every single rifle is different, so you will need to try some different ammo in it and see how it performs.

 

Deker has the 1:8 twist and a full barrel, seems to like most ammo well enough. The T3 is known for its accuracy so when you get the ammo it likes, it will shoot foxes very well indeed, once you're happy it will go well over 200 yards, too.

[patricktyrone 0]

Thanks Mr_logic

 

I've the ammo fairly well sussed out. I'm using a 50 grain vmax with 27.5 grains of BLC2 and it's going well.

 

Does anyone have the 20 inch barrell of the Tikka T3 lite? It's the barrell length that I'm enquiring about.

 

Thanks,

 

Patrick

[Deker 3,478]

Mines the T3 Lite Stainless, full length and 1-8 so difficult to comment on ammo, but mine shoots most pretty well, even the cheap stuff.

 

Had it nearly 2 years now and NEVER been happy with the balance, tried several moderators, mounts, scopes and it's going in for the chop on Saturday...down to 19".

[patricktyrone 0]

Hi Deker

 

The balance on my T3 lite with the 20" barrell is very good. I have also put in a CG universal 2 stage trigger final pull 10 ounces - very good trigger.

 

Patrick

[Deker 3,478]

Thanks Mr_logic

 

I've the ammo fairly well sussed out. I'm using a 50 grain vmax with 27.5 grains of BLC2 and it's going well.

 

Does anyone have the 20 inch barrell of the Tikka T3 lite? It's the barrell length that I'm enquiring about.

 

Thanks,

 

Patrick

 

 

If you are into reloading and barrel length you may find this interesting!!!

 

http://www.accuratereloading.com/223sb.html

[patricktyrone 0]

If you are into reloading and barrel length you may find this interesting!!!

 

http://www.accuratereloading.com/223sb.html

 

 

Thanks Deker

 

That looks interesting!

 

Patrick

[jamie g 17]

Hi there

 

I'm new to the forum - hello there!

 

I've just purchased a Tikka T3 lite .223 calibre with a 20" barrell with a 1-12 twist.

Can anyone tell me what load is best and how do they perform at 200 yards +?

 

I intend to use this for fox hunting - is anyone out there using the same rifle and how do you find it?

 

Thanks,

 

Patrick

 

40 grain bullets up to 55 will be fine but i would uses 50 grain bullets in it

[patricktyrone 0]

I have a tika T3 in .223 with a 20 inch barrel, has anyone out there got one? or have I bought a lemon?

 

let me no your comments

[deerstalker32 0]

is it new? or did the previous owner cut it?

[Deker 3,478]

I have a tika T3 in .223 with a 20 inch barrel, has anyone out there got one? or have I bought a lemon?

 

let me no your comments

 

This is the size barrel Tikka are now shipping virtually all their rifles into the uk, and screw cut .....and mine is going to be cut down to 19" today!!

Edited February 21, 2009 by Deker

[patricktyrone 0]

I have a tika T3 in .223 with a 20 inch barrel, has anyone out there got one? or have I bought a lemon?

 

let me no your comments

 

This is the size barrel Tikka are now shipping virtually all their rifles into the uk, and screw cut .....and mine is going to be cut down to 19" today!!

 

yes its a new rifle it came with the 20 inch barrel and screwcut.The rifle is grouping under half an inch at 100 metres hope to get it tried out at 200 metres soon. I wasnt sure how the rifle would group further out so far so good.

[jamie g 17]

I have a tika T3 in .223 with a 20 inch barrel, has anyone out there got one? or have I bought a lemon?

 

let me no your comments

 

This is the size barrel Tikka are now shipping virtually all their rifles into the uk, and screw cut .....and mine is going to be cut down to 19" today!!

 

yes its a new rifle it came with the 20 inch barrel and screwcut.The rifle is grouping under half an inch at 100 metres hope to get it tried out at 200 metres soon. I wasnt sure how the rifle would group further out so far so good.

 

if i was after a 223 i would have a tikka mate for sure there the best all round accurate rifle on the market for the money i think. i bet it will still group under 1 inch at 200 yards mate just give it time to settle and get use to it