Anatomy of the Tikka T3x - Episode 1: Model Offerings

We are crazy about Tikkas!
In this video, we go over the different model offerings in the T3x line.
Join us for the series as we disassemble a Tikka T3x and review each component and describe how it fits into the entire rifle system.
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[@jeffreyhall838]

These are IMO the best "bang for buck" rifles on the market 👍

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

100%

[@koopsjunta]

My super varmint in 308 is the most ridiculously straight shooting rifle ever. 150gr Hornady Whitetail consistently sub-MOA. Then 175gr Federal Premium consistently shoot .5-.75 MOA. An outstanding rifle.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Great rifle with great ammo! Great combination!

[@gabell727]

Great video! I hope your business is up and running again soon! Good luck!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you! We’re very excited for the Grand Reopening next week. There’s been tons of upgrades going on and we cannot wait to share them.

[@saltyOG]

Tikka for the win! Great video! I’m so looking forward many more of these type of videos. 🦅🇺🇸

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Awesome! We finished filming next week's installment yesterday so stay tuned!

[@derekmcmurry]

New subscriber. Eager to see future videos. I have purchased the MT Tikka long action bolt stops. Until 2022 all of my rifles were custom built. Bought my first Tikka in 308 on clearance (left hand). It did not shoot quite to my satisfaction so I put a Brux barrel on it and got an AG Composite stock. However, since then I have purchased another 15-16 Tikka rifles. They shoot so well I've been selling my custom rifles. Pros: ONE LENGTH ACTION - can convert either way. Best triggers on the market. Simply no need to buy a Bix & Andy or similar, just buy the after market spring and they can get down to about a pound. Other easy upgrade is the Limbsaver recoil pad. I did buy a new T3x lite stainless LH 300WM (actually 2), converted one to a 7PRC with a Stocky's stock and Proof pre-fit barrel, and of course, trigger spring. Total still less that $2000 including gunsmith fee to switch barrels.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

A true convert!

[@Muschka01]

Looking forward to the vids mate.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

We finished filming the next episode yesterday. This is going to be a fun series!

[@miksuvait]

FYI - The Veil and Rouchtek have the Tikka D18 barrel which looks very much like the Sako Medium counter fluted barrel... ;) Money well spent!!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yep! Same contour they used on the Continental Varmints of the 70s and 80s.

[@thomastucker5998]

I have a stainless Tikka T3X with gray laminate stock. With oil based lubricants the stainless action can feel sticky. I washed all the lube out and switched to a graphite based lube. What a difference. It is so slick. Mmmm, Mmmm good! And it is the most accurate rifle I own. Oh, and I mounted my scope using a Mountain Tactical picatinny rail.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

We'll have to try the graphite based lube. Thank you for the suggestion and thank you for your business!

[@buddyd493]

My favorite rifle!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Understandably!

[@jamesjams5085]

Love the company, love my woodpeckers thanks for the video say hi to Jeff!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Jeff says hi back!

[@ismiregalichkochdasjetztso3232]

Just yesterday I got a Roughtech in stainless, popped it into an XLR Element 4.0 Magnesium chassis. Can't wait to take it to the range to see whether it shoots as good as it looks.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

That sounds like a great stick! You should post pics on www.tikkashooters.com

[@alandavis9454]

Please cover/discuss the UPR models (and where are the UPRs chambered in 6.5 PRC?)! REALLY looking forward to this series. Thanks!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The UPR is a CTR in a fiberglass stock. The magazine is not compatible with a PRC, unfortunately... you could convert it to AICS mags and run PRC mags then. That would be a sick stick!

[@hendrikmoolman67]

Just check my super varmint roughtech also has a 2 stage trigger

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yep. We added that correction via text in the video. The Super Varmint is an incredible value for how good of a rifle you get.

[@rgretchen]

Super Varmint also comes with a two stage trigger.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yes it does! Jason missed that in the video and we added it to the close up portion of the video.

[@CamBoekhoff]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the Tikka Arctic. I can't remember if they sold many in the states, but I know they hit stores here in Canada and a few other markets.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

That is a great rifle! The iron sights are my favorite part. If we could get them in the States, we would have one for sure.

[@gavinbaker9697]

The Arctic is hands down best.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I wish I could get my hands on one. It seems to have all the features I want.

[@grahamprichard1380]

Great video thank you. Only issue I’ve come across is the tikka .223 1:8 shorter barrel (20”)does not stabilise the majority of factory ammo above 55gn. It’s a terribly unreliable barrel with the longer pills. I can’t understand why tikka still make it considering the feedback. On the other hand, 24” 1:8 .223 = perfection.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Our 1:8 223s are all 24 or 22 inch barrels so we have not experienced that. At 20 inches, a 1:7 twist would be optimal

[@Duckhunterbow]

Tons of guys are chopping their 8 twist 223s down and shooting 73, 75, and 77gr bullets. I have a 17.5 inch one that shoots 75 and 77s very well.

[@bobmullner5337]

Your medal magazines, do made one just for the creedmoor because the short action magazine I have has feeding issues

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The Creedmoor feeds great out of our short action mags. We have 5 shop rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor running billet mags. If you're having issues, check out our mag trouble shooting video. That solves 95% of your issues.

[@tommylee5092]

Jason, with all your experience with the T3x’s can you tell me if the Varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor is any more accurate in the Super Varmint over the standard T3x Varmint with 24” barrel. I am really looking for the accuracy over all the weather protection and trying to find out if the barrels are pretty much going to produce the same groups under identical conditions. Thanks

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

This is a great question! From a functional accuracy standpoint, these two rifles will perform exactly the same. The action, barrel, etc, are identical. The advantage the Super Varmint has is the adjustable stock, which will allow you to customize the fit of the rifle to your body. The better a rifle fits you, the better you will shoot. Additionally, the Super Varmint has a two stage trigger, which some people shoot better than a single stage trigger. Ultimately, the rifles are identical from a raw function standpoint. The Super Varmint may fit you better, making you shoot better. Let me know if that makes sense.

[@tommylee5092]

Thanks, you gave me the information I was looking for! I have the T3x Varmint in .223 and it fits me very well and with your trigger spring I was able to get the trigger under 1lb. I use it for my 400 yard matches and the accuracy is incredible. Our club is extending the range out past 600 yards and as I already reload for the 6.5 CM though this would be a good choice! Thanks again...

[@Duckhunterbow]

Are you going to offer longer OAL 223 mags again?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yep! We are finishing up the followers next week and then assembling them. Stay tuned!

[@Duckhunterbow]

@@mountaintacticalcompany awesome! I'm shooting the 77gr TMKs and could use a little more room in the mag.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Definitely. I run the 82.5 grain Berger Full Bores in mine. My COAL is 2.460

[@Sticky7173]

Are the Wideland Cerakoted rifles start as stainless steel or blue steel?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Tikka has said both, unfortunately. Most that we have seen started as stainless. At the end of the day, it really does not matter because Cerakote is better at preventing corrosion than plain stainless.

[@trob500]

I was under the impression the CTR mags won't fit a trg22, but a trg22 mag will fit a CTR bottom metal. The extra material at the bottom keeps it from inserting into the Sako. Also, aren't the Veil models using stainless, while the normal roughtechs are using the regular carbon steel used on the blued versions? The Veil being stainless is a pretty big difference.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The Veiled rifles are cerakote on carbon steel. Still a great value. The CTR mags have a plastic bottom versus steel. Since TRG22 mags are used by militaries around the world, some countries do not allow them. So Tikka changed the base plate to comply with those laws.

[@trob500]

@@mountaintacticalcompany - the beretta north america rep said the veil wideland is stainless just 5 minutes ago. And he even included other models with black cerakote barrels, that I didn’t know were stainless. Interesting. I appreciate your company and videos. I wish it was easier to tell what I’m buying.

[@jamesjams5085]

You have a golden voice btw just sayin...

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Haha! Thank you!

[@BillyBoField]

How similar is the t3x lite veil wideland to the roughtech? Is it the same heavier contour barrel with fluting like the roughtech?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Great question! The barrels are identical. Both are fluted to shave weight. The Veil is Cerakoted to match the hydro-dip on the stock. The Veils and Roughtechs are the best value, in my opinion, if you do not want to build a custom Tikka. Out of the box, they have all the features a hunter would want.

[@BillyBoField]

Good info. Thanks for the reply.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

You're welcome! Cheers!

[@1valg]

What is the exact difference inbarrel contour between the T3x lite and the roughtec if both are .300WM.?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The Roughtech barrel profile is slightly heavier than the Lite profile. Tikka used to make a rifle called the Continental Varmint which had a magnum weight barrel like the 24" CTR. This is the same profile Tikka uses on the Roughtechs

[@1valg]

@@mountaintacticalcompany I really don´t think you are right about that. The roughtec barrel is thinner than that on the CTR. The old Varmint´s had thicker barrels than a CTR. According to Tikka They have Ø18, CTR and Varmint profiles. Unfortunately no numbers. If you could present some exact measurements that would be great 👍

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The M595 Continental Varmint had a lighter barrel than the T3 Varmint. Everyone who knows Tikkas knows this. The Roughtech has the same muzzle diameter as the CTR. It has the same profile. It is fluted though. KZbin does not have the ability to upload barrel blueprints. However, since we work with 15,000 Tikkas per year, I am confident that the barrel profile is the same.

[@1valg]

@@mountaintacticalcompany By older Varmint i meant the varmint models before the new super varmint with ceracote. I never mentioned anything about the old 595, since i´m only interested in the newer T3x´s. I think the barrel on a roughtec is Ø18mm, like the ones they use on the Sako S20. The CTR being slightly thicker with Ø18.795mm. Are you Jason?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

This is Jason. And I can assure you any contour difference you see would be related to barrel length, not the contour. Our muzzle brakes designed to blend with the CTRs blend perfectly with the Roughtechs

[@tombryant4518]

What’s the UPR?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Great question! It's a T3x CTR with a fiber glass stock instead of the polymer stock. Everything else is the same.

[@tombryant4518]

@@mountaintacticalcompany Oh ok.

[@PonderosaSoundStudio]

Cool - I appreciate my T3x Laminated Stainless, which, by the way, was left out completely from this video as an available model, and offers additional weather resistance, stability of the stock through changes in humidity, and arguably a bit more mass in the stock to absorb recoil.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Holy smokes! We did forget to talk about the laminate models! We'll have to add those into the mix as we go through this series. Thank you for pointing this out.

[@Simonnnnnnnify]

Great video, however you should consider getting a microphone 😁

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I'm wearing a lapel mic while we are recording. Still getting the settings down. Did the audio come through poorly on your end? We're trying to dial in our process so these videos come across as professional as possible. Any advice or feedback is appreciated! Cheers!

[@funhog24]

Keep the beard!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Haha! Deal

[@DanielM-sv5vb]

Forgot the Tikka T3x UPR…

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yep