Tikka T3 Stainless in .300 WinMag

Sam32 · February 9, 2013, 01:32 AM

Hi guys,

Just looking for some opinions here. I found a Tikka T3 lite Stainless at a pawn shop with a Leopold Vx3 4.5-14x40 scope and a harris 1a2 bipod. Price was listed at $950.

The caliber and all that is pretty much what I'm looking for. Condition of the rifle seemed pretty good.

Does this seem like a good deal? Worth buying?

It'll be used for anything from dear to black bear. Mostly hunting, not much shooting at the range.

Thanks,

Sam

Water-Man · February 9, 2013, 02:34 AM

Not a bad price. I'd try to get him to come down $50.-$100..

alex0535 · February 9, 2013, 02:36 PM

I could get my local gun shop to order one from impact guns for $678 and they would charge me 10% markup on it, with the firearm transfer fee i could have one for a little under $800.

I guess with a leupold scope on it and a bipod, you are coming out pretty good on it.

Did you notice if it had leupold scope rings on it?

Sam32 · February 9, 2013, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I ended up going back in today, did one final inspection and bought it. I got the guy to sell it to me out the door for $950, which in my area saved me around $90 in tax. Overall I'm happy about it.

I'll post some pictures. Feel free to let me know how you think I did. Unfortunately I can't test it out til next weekend.

Sam32 · February 9, 2013, 04:06 PM

More pictures

Sam32 · February 9, 2013, 04:07 PM

The last of them.

sholling · February 9, 2013, 05:12 PM

I have a T3 Lite in 300WM and even with a Limbsaver it kicks like a mule. Good luck with it.

SauerJackson · February 9, 2013, 08:13 PM

I have a T3 lite in .308, love that gun! But I hate those scope rings! If your gonna be taking shots over 200yds, I'd definitely look into getting better scope rings ......

But I'd say you made out pretty well with the price

hoghunting · February 10, 2013, 01:25 AM

Nice looking rifle and with that scope you got a pretty good deal. I have a T3 in 300 WSM that is extremely accurate and have only used the factory rings. As I reload, I'm on my 6th box of bullets, so it's handled over 550 full load rounds and have never had a problem with the rings and the scope has never needed any adjustments after initial zero. Kick-Eez and Limbsaver make pre-fit recoil pads for the T3 Lite, and highly recommend either one.

sholling · February 10, 2013, 03:56 AM

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I have a T3 lite in .308, love that gun! But I hate those scope rings! If your gonna be taking shots over 200yds, I'd definitely look into getting better scope rings

I agree the factory rings are awful. I suggest either DNZ or Talley Lightweight depending on the scope. Both do a better job than the Tikka rings. As a bonus they're both lighter than the factory rings.

February 9, 2013, 01:32 AM	#1
Sam32 Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Posts: 4	Tikka T3 Stainless in .300 WinMag Hi guys, Just looking for some opinions here. I found a Tikka T3 lite Stainless at a pawn shop with a Leopold Vx3 4.5-14x40 scope and a harris 1a2 bipod. Price was listed at $950. The caliber and all that is pretty much what I'm looking for. Condition of the rifle seemed pretty good. Does this seem like a good deal? Worth buying? It'll be used for anything from dear to black bear. Mostly hunting, not much shooting at the range. Thanks, Sam

February 9, 2013, 05:12 PM	#7
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I have a T3 Lite in 300WM and even with a Limbsaver it kicks like a mule. Good luck with it. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

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February 9, 2013, 02:34 AM	#2
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Not a bad price. I'd try to get him to come down $50.-$100..

February 9, 2013, 02:36 PM	#3
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	I could get my local gun shop to order one from impact guns for $678 and they would charge me 10% markup on it, with the firearm transfer fee i could have one for a little under $800. I guess with a leupold scope on it and a bipod, you are coming out pretty good on it. Did you notice if it had leupold scope rings on it?

February 9, 2013, 08:13 PM	#8
SauerJackson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 119	I have a T3 lite in .308, love that gun! But I hate those scope rings! If your gonna be taking shots over 200yds, I'd definitely look into getting better scope rings ...... But I'd say you made out pretty well with the price

February 10, 2013, 01:25 AM	#9
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	Nice looking rifle and with that scope you got a pretty good deal. I have a T3 in 300 WSM that is extremely accurate and have only used the factory rings. As I reload, I'm on my 6th box of bullets, so it's handled over 550 full load rounds and have never had a problem with the rings and the scope has never needed any adjustments after initial zero. Kick-Eez and Limbsaver make pre-fit recoil pads for the T3 Lite, and highly recommend either one.