Tikka T3 "Super Varmint" .223REM Rifle

Tikka rifles are well known for European quality and accuracy. The Super Varmint is no exception and shot well with OSA 55gr Gamekings and my time-tested favourite - the Hornady 55gr VMAX. The action is beautiful and smooth and is an awesome rifle for anyone looking for a varmint / tactical type 223 bolt-action rifle.
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[@ozziereviews]

Check out our review of the Sako Hunter in 223: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LOYnirrpZ7r6M

[@steve5825]

I have the same rifle - it’s the best I’ve had, first rifle to make a single hole group at 100 yds with 53gr V Max. Fabulous bit of kit.

[@southerncanuckian8785]

The bolt is stupid smooth my lord

[@grantg5803]

Massive thank you Ozzie for the work & research you put into these reviews. Not only rifles ,but also ammo, gear & tutorials. Between you reviews &, advise & workmanship from Ethan at QGE I am fortunate enough to own two Tikka's (.223 & .270) and a Lithgow 101 in22lr. with their scopes and set ups, they are an absolute pleasure. Just need more time to get out to the farm. The thank you doesn't pay the bills, so there is a decent drink in it for you next week. Thanking you.

[@aussienscale]

Love the vapour trails from the shots, really great illustration of the increase in curve over distance !!

[@FourHorsemen-k2y]

Sako/Tikka, Steyr/Merkel, Anschutz and Mauser are all true performers 💎

[@OldManYelllsAtCloud]

He got better groups out of the ruger american

[@pikefisherman1978]

Thanks for this great review. I bought one this week. A 12 month old T3 super varmint, Hawke 2.5-10x56 scope, Caldwell bipod, T8 moderator, 2 mags and a case for £850 or 1655 Aus $. I can't fault it, first day shooting it, I had a 50mm 6 shot group at 120yds. Awesome rifle.

[@ozziereviews]

Great stuff mate, I'm glad you got yourself a nice setup there...

[@stevenstjohn6681]

I bought one 6 months ago in 223 1-8 twist and would have to say it's the best gun I own.such a nice gun to shoot all day long and so accurate 1 inch groups out of the box.love it

[@ozziereviews]

+Steven Stjohn Thanks for the range report on yours Steve, I agree for the price and straight out of the box, it's hard to beat...

[@richardburnssmith1884]

I have a Tikka super varmint in 223 after watching this review thanks for your review and help Rich

[@regsparkes6507]

My Tikka TS Lite in 22-250 is also a superb rifle too, Ozzie. The folks at Sako/Tikka/Beretta know how to make firearms and this video just proved to me what I guess I already knew. These are wonderful rifles.

[@ozziereviews]

+Reg Sparkes I agree Reg, they make a good product that's for sure!

[@Stargazer80able]

I love the Tikka, it is a robust and very precise shooting rifle. The only drawback I can think of is the magazine capacity, mind that a detachable magazine that it has is far superior to an internal magazine. It is a great rifle for what it is, a bolt action hunting rifle.

[@thegunnut221]

Another great review Ozzie. Tikka's sure are a quality firearm. Some very nice groupings there. My CZ 527 .223 varmint shoots 1/2 inch groups too using my hand loads. Thnks Ozzie and keep up the great work.

[@ozziereviews]

Will do, thanks for watching

[@joshualammi5306]

I have Finnish heritage and I'd like to thank you for pronouncing Tikka correctly.

[@ozziereviews]

I don't know how else to say it so I got lucky ;)

[@joshualammi5306]

Haha well done!. Some people say "teeka".

[@ozziereviews]

ahh yes, I have heard that now I think about it...

[@stigcc]

Is it tikka like flicka?

[@daveb6345]

I have the .223 in the Hunter with a wood stock. 1 in 12 twist shooting those OSA 55gn Blitzking from cleavers. They are awesome. Was out at Blackall helping on the SSAA farmer assist and I was taking roo's up to 300 yards with ease. Awesome ammo and these rifles for the money are brilliant. Again another tops review shagger :)

[@ozziereviews]

+Yosimete Sam Thanks mate, I remember years ago now, my old man was re-loading his 222 with sierra gamekings, and he was taking roos at incredible distances, so I know what you mean, the Sierra bullets really are good bullets!

[@SurvivalLilly]

really awesome review, I just ordered one :)

[@ozziereviews]

Thank you Lilly, did you order one in 223 or another calibre??

[@SurvivalLilly]

***** .308 WIN :D

[@ozziereviews]

That'll stop em in their tracks! :)

[@australianmade2659]

Survival Lilly you need to do an outback survival in Australia.

[@Justin-zt8sv]

Can you please review the t3x super varmint in 30-06?

[@jameslindon7185]

Great review mate! I went and had a chat to my local dealer about similar rifles he had in stock but he keep saying the same positives of the Tikka T3 as you have... So much so that I put a deposit on the T3 .223 but in the lite version. Thanks again for the helpful reviews and keep it up!

[@ted-b]

Great review, really professional, great video editing, thanks very much!

[@ozziereviews]

+Ted Branston Thank you Ted, I try to include all the info that people want to see and edit it all to look half-decent anyway! Thanks for watching...

[@dreadjavapirate]

I just ordered the compact lite in 223 for a handy little package. Will probably add the 1" spacer it comes with. Great vids as always, thanks!

[@josephharrison3639]

Great review Ozzie ! Shooting this tikka rifle would spoil me completely. But the sooner this happens the better

[@OzMoto82]

Nicely done, have always been a fan of the Tikkas. Sure are a great all round varmint rifle for hunting or longer range shooting. Keep up the good work ozzie.

[@ozziereviews]

+DMTACTICAL Thanks, will do...

[@richardwebster9084]

A year to the day I got to fire one of these great rifles, everything same but a 24 inch barrel. Great and smooth gun to shoot, your review inspired its purchased. Thank you

[@ozziereviews]

Thanks Richard, I'm glad that you're yet another person who has seen personally that my reviews are honest, I won't rate something unless I truly believe it's a good product...

[@cgereu]

You review was really awesome. Now I'm thinking of getting one.

[@ozziereviews]

They are a good rifle

[@ianheriot3136]

I have the t3x in .223 super varmint with a Zeiss conquest v4 and hit everything I put on the crosshairs on such a great rifle to use

[@dannytuomo]

Love that TAP ammo, I get consistent 1/4" groups out of my super varmint 223. The .308 OSA ammo is outstanding in my ruger scout though, with more expensive rounds from Hornady and Remington getting 4" groups, but the OSA getting 0.5" and less sometimes. Was really happy to find ammo that worked so well in my gun, considering the scout is not known for its Moa accuracy

[@dannytuomo]

Sorry should have said 55gr TAP ammo, I haven't used the heavier TAPs

[@imeprezime1285]

​@@dannytuomo.25" consistent groups at 100 yards? How many shots in group: 2 or 3?

[@Velocity4000fps]

Really like the cheek peice, great idea.

[@grahamwood4145]

I'm glad you are happy with your Tikka, however, my results have been very different. I've watched some of your other great videos and recognize that you are one hell of a shot, way out of my class. Two of my rifles are the Tikka T3 Varmint .223 and the Winchester Model 70 270 with identical 4-16x42 scopes. I have no problem achieving sub-MOA with the Winchester but, on a good day, the Tikka is about 3 MOA. on a bad day it's more like 5 MOA. I've changed ammunition in the Tikka (all 55gr), switched scopes, no improvement. The Winchester action is superb (smooth and tight). The Tikka action is sloppy and I have feed failures to feed on some occasions unless I exert upward pressure on the magazine. I'm considering an "upgrade" from the Tikka to the Ruger American and putting some money back in the bank but feel bad about passing a lemon onto someone else. I certainly won't buy another Tikka.

[@ozziereviews]

Why haven't you taken it back? They guarantee MOA with Sako or Tikka ammo, so I wouldn't be accepting a 3-5 MOA Tikka, something is seriously wrong...

[@Velocity4000fps]

Never owned a tikka, might look into the .204 model, really nice looking rifle.

[@Benjay1975]

Great video, got my eye on the Tikka T3 Tactical, hopefully it will be available in .223, keep up the fantastic vids.

[@ozziereviews]

+Benjay1975 Will do mate, thanks for watching...

[@phillipmullner5335]

Perfect Timing, was just considering purchasing one! :D

[@ozziereviews]

+Phillip Mullner LOL thanks Phil, I know there are a few people waiting for this review! Enjoy!

[@phillipmullner5335]

+ozziereviews I think you've just convinced me! Great review and outstanding results with the 55gr! Kinda disappointed on the outback ammo results as they are selling pretty cheap

[@ozziereviews]

Well I don't do BS Phil, so if I say it is good, I honestly mean it... as for the ammo, grab the 55r OSA ammo, it's even cheaper than the Outback Ammo and shoots better in this rifle, so it's something I wouldn't be complaining about :)

[@stuartrendell5328]

Thank you for this review. I have been unsure of what to purchase until now. This is perfect for what I was after...just placed an order for one this week.

[@ozziereviews]

You'll love it I'm sure

[@andyc86]

My first gun was a t3x super varmit in 308 it is stupidly accurate it makes me look like a pro so I bought another super varmit in 223 best value for money gun on the market

[@ozziereviews]

Yes very good value for money that's for sure...

[@SimmoAusful]

Hmm interesting. Seems to prefer shorter (lighter weight projectiles) on the accuracy front. For the price I'd reckon you want a 1:8twist to shoot better with the heavy/longer projectiles. Still some heavy 75gr handloads would probably come up gold. Factory ammo doesn't tell the full story of a rifle. Thanks again Ozzie for another top review.

[@ozziereviews]

+SimmoAusful No problem Simmo, thanks for the support mate!

[@ANTICARBONTAX]

Your limited with long hand loads as the factory magazines are notoriously short and most just change the entire trigger guard so they can use AI mags, some modify the mag but it's a lot of fuckjng around.

[@FORDEVR]

I have had my T3 Varmint in .204 Ruger for 4-5 yrs now and it still shoots amazing!!! Close to 1000 rounds through it. I also was a huge Hornady guy and was shooting 32 gr vmax with great accuracy but recently switched to Federal Premium Nosler Ballistic Tip 40 gr and they're even more Accurate! Just going to see if they drop coyotes like the hornady did in a couple weeks. Awesome Rifles!!! Paid $1000 Canadian. Put a pivoting Harris bipod $139 ( well worth the extra money) and after trying many scopes it currently has a Sightron Siii FFP 6-24x50 Super fine 2 Moa Reticle $1600. If you want a cheaper scope I also really liked the bushnell 4.5-14x40 legend. If I was going to try another high end scope it would be a Nightforce. With no wind I can shoot 3.5in. Clay Skeets at 400 all day. With a 200 yrd zero. BUY THIS FUN...I mean gun... both words are appropriate.😁👍🤜🤛

[@Matt1986H]

Have a tikka .243 absolutely awesome weapon. Accurate and so smooth to operate the bolt action.

[@ozziereviews]

+Matt H Yeah they are nice aren't they?

[@herb303]

Good guns for the price. I have outshot Remys and Surgeons with my T3. Also another underrated gun is the CZ550 Varmint that too is a real shooter for the price.

[@ozziereviews]

Yes very true

[@SABjork]

Very nice review. High quality video to match the rifle. Not a bad price for a sub-MOA. I would be curious how so well made hand loads would shoot. I hope you weren't killing live beers; that would be tragic. I'll be ordering a Tikka.

[@ozziereviews]

LOL I have no idea why people think that it's beer I shoot at as I have never committed such an offence!!!

[@joesegler5421]

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[@yencehungarian]

Finom műszer! Probléma távmegoldó. 😉

[@unclespite]

Hi Ozzie, I see that TIKKA is bringing out the TIKKA TX1 rimfire in .22LR and .17HMR would love to see you do a review when they finally become available. Cheers.

[@ozziereviews]

Yes I'd love to

[@jamesboland9015]

Great review; I've watched quite a few of your reviews and on your recomendations I bought a Tikka T3 -223 , topped with a Bosma 4-16x50 scope , as some of the scopes you have reviewed { Nikon H223 nikoplex 4-16x42 } is no longer available { Nikon are dropping there scopes } I'm hoping you might be able to do a review of the Bosma scope .

[@dreadjavapirate]

It is interesting to compare the bolt actions coming out of Europe and the US. There seems to be a lot of pressure in the market here in the States to produce a budget hunting rifle, and that's what you see. There does not seem to be the appreciation for a well-crafted rifle, which is too bad. Here's an example; the Thompson Center Icon. A great sub-MOA shooter, and priced accordingly, that never sold well and is not made any more. The other tendency in the States is to buy a rifle and heavily customize it. Shooters here just love to tinker. I certainly would not buy a Tikka and replace the barrel stock and trigger like I might on a (e.g.) Savage. Except for fitting, a Tikka rifle is ready to go out of the box.

[@ashleynicely1046]

Savage rifles will shoot right up with Tikka's offerings with their factory barrels. There's no reason to replace their barrel or triggers except possibly personal preference, certainly not performance potential.

[@HuntingTime1]

Great review thank you. Accuracy can not be faulted .Only negative thoughts are plastic magazine and light weight synthetic stock - gunsmith shops are full of replaced lightweight stocks Hard to pass a plastic on to future generations and suggest it might tell as story. Tikka T 3 X is an improvement on the hollow stock but the magazines are cheap and basic . I have a few and they any they are free to any home.

[@GoogsOutdoors]

Another top quality review. Good work mate.

[@ozziereviews]

+Googs Thanks mate, I appreciate you watching...

[@garydavis2265]

Great review !

[@mobtek]

Thanks for the review Ozzie, my next hunting rifle :)

[@ozziereviews]

+Honk My Hooter No problem...

[@bope308]

As a Finn, I want to note that "European" and "Finnish" are the totally different quality levels:) Really good review as usual. Keep it up mate. Greetings from Finland!!

[@bope308]

"two different quality..."

[@Rumpole1000]

I'm really really surprised the 55 grain generally fared better than the heavier rounds in a 1/8" twist. I always thought the 1/8" would lose some accuracy using lighter rounds but doesn't seem to be the case, atleast not with Game-king and Vmax. I'm buying a Varmint this week but found it difficult to decided between 1/12" and 1/8". I wanted 1/8" because of the greater ammo versatility it gives me and guys at the range were saying go for the 1/8" but since I would 'mostly' use 55 grain rounds I was concerned I wouldn't get the same accuracy as I would in the 1/12 using 55. This vid just sold me on the 1/8. Cheers Oz.

[@ozziereviews]

I always go for the tighter twist as I like the versatility in 223...

[@Rumpole1000]

Yeah for sure.

[@gunsandgear2689]

I just purchased this rifle 24” barrel non threaded configuration and 1:12 twist. Cheapest price I found is $2020.

[@richnegs5828]

Looking at getting back into shooting after a lot of years off and torn between Tikka and Lithgow. I hold Aus made highly and leaning heavily to the Lithgow. Looking for thoughts there. Cheers.

[@propertyforauction8024]

Thank for your videos.

[@ozziereviews]

You're welcome

[@stevenstjohn6681]

Hi Ozzie thanks for a great review I must say I’m a big fan,I bought this exact rifle a bout a year ago and your not wrong about how actuate this thing is WOW.I bought a cheap 2.5 10x40 scope for hunting short and long distance sometimes 400m.Iam looking for your opinion on what scope to replace with no expense spare being a Schmidt and bender ect brand and scope power for the rifle. Thanks m8

[@mattkangg]

great review mate!

[@ozziereviews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@calvinhofer7572]

Looks like once ur barrel warmed up she didn't group as well but it's the ammo as well. Does ur barrel get really warm after about 5-10 shots with it stanless barrel? God that bolt is smooth love it!!

[@simonetofani6357]

That 1-8" twist rate Tikka makes better groups with 55 gr ammo and worst groups shooting havier ammo, isn't it strange?

[@stigcc]

haha just made same comment, then realised the video is seven years old

[@mendrul.aleksandr]

Отличная стрельба!!!

[@nicklewdor1290]

Thanks for the review getting one. Good hunting mate

[@ozziereviews]

No problem glad you enjoyed it...

[@rodpollard7078]

Hi, Nice review, the tikka seem to like the Honady. I have a Steyr pro varmint and it realy like Rem Express Rifle and Sako ,223 of course. Thought you mite like to try these bullets also and the prices were quite good. I haven't used any loads above 55grns yet but will give a go soon. Its a great calibre for lots of ferral and small deer.Cheers.

[@ozziereviews]

+Rod Pollard I've used the Sako but I have never had great accuracy performance with the Remington Express ammo....

[@MrSjcod]

You do good videos/reviews. Thank you.

[@ozziereviews]

Thank you Steve, I appreciate it!

[@rogbec01]

hi mate, love your reviews, I am looking to get the Tikka CTRX .223 with 20" barrel. I want to whistle foxes so most within 150m but want something that will reach out to 300-400m for the fox running away that looks back! Do I have to worry about the 20" barrel vs 24"? Frankly I love the 20" but if it is going to restrict distance out to 300-300m I am wondering if I should wait till there is the 24" CTR in Australia. Also can you explain the 1/8 twist being better for heavy 60 grain ammo? I am thinking the 55 grain Hornady V Max will do the job out to 300 -400m range. Sorry got so many questions, I have a 22.Hornet, but not used a .223 calibre before, hoping that it will do the job, rather than 22.250 ( which I love, but is a bit of a cannon!) I basically want to point and shoot what I see, hate foxes getting away which has happened on occassion with the Hornet at longer ranges. I was tempted to go 22.250 because I know it is point and shoot, but dont like the noise + I am on other farmers properties and prefer to be a bit quieter cheers mate - Roger in the West

[@ValMartinIreland]

I have a t3 lite, strangely different ammo shoots to different point of impact on the horizontal plane. 55 gr FMJ Federal ammo groups 3/4 inch @ 100 yard 1.5 inches to the left, Remington 45 grain shoots half inch to the right.. I never knew a rifle could change its horizontal impact with a change of ammo.

[@ozziereviews]

+Val Martin Yeah it's funny how the physics of it all works...

[@lynet9849]

This is a t3x varmint. Tx3 super varmint is green color. And i love both.

[@ajfam871]

I am getting one of the varmit to build as a target rifle. I will be changing out chassis. I am debating between 243, 260n 7mm08n and 308. I am leaning towards the 308, since I don't reload and the 308 has the most factory ammo available in ball to match ammo. I really like the 6mm and 7mm projectiles.

[@ozziereviews]

+ajfam871 Yes that is the problem if you don't reload, those other calibre are way too expensive whereas 308 is readily available and always cheaper to buy I find...

[@j.ongman5512]

I'd buy this exact rifle, except in 6.5x55 Swede and a 24" barrel

[@ianmoone2359]

Could I make a suggestion please Ozzie for your reviews of Bolt Action Repeaters? The storage requirements here in Oz require that the Bolt be removed from the rifle and get stored separately locked from the rifle itself and the ammo. Most of us put the rifle in the safe, the bolt in the little top lockable compartment in the safe under separate lock and key, which means obviously you have to take the bolt out of the rifle to store it & yes you show removing and replacing the bolt with the toggle lever on the side of the receiver - which is great. The "thing" is - we don't like to leave the firing pin & it's spring, in the compressed / cocked position while in storage and lifting the bolt handle to remove the bolt does just that! Could you in future include the technique for de-cocking the bolt when it's OUT of the rifle for storage please and how to re-cock it again, when out of the rifle, after taking it out of storage, ready for replacing it in the rifle. Usually this can be found in the manual under the directions for disassembling the bolt for replacing firing pin and spring should you ever break one. It would just be a nice added little section in your reviews, for those of us who are interested in such trivialities. Other than that, enjoyed your review a lot!. Took my 2nd eldest lad in this week just gone to buy his first rifle - a Tikka T3 Hunter with blued action and fluted barrel (1:8 twist) however we are replacing the Hunter walnut stock with the Forest walnut stock, in order to gain the rollover comb cheek piece (Forest don't come with the lighter fluted barrel). It will wear a Burris 4.5-14x42 B Plex, Side Focus FF-E1 scope in for starters the 2 piece Tikka rings supplied with the rifle. Because this is a run out sale on the T3 since they want to stock the newer T3X models - Lad was able to buy the rifle for a sale price of $1080, which is well under what they were selling for until the newer T3X came along. Many of the changes for the T3X are to the synthetic stock so don't really affect the hunter/forest models as much. Will probably replace the plastic bolt shroud with a metal spare part one from a T3X. Might add a pickatinny single piece rail and Sako Optic rings or something later if the Tikka 2 piece rings aren't stable enough over time. Will try some of the ammo you recommended from this review and see how it shoots in due course. It's more a light weight carry around hunting rifle than a target / varmint model. Thanks again - enjoyed your video... Things have come a long ways in the 40 years I have been shooting - back in the day all we had was Nick Harvey's rifle reviews in Guns Magazine and Sporting Shooter which I used to collect. Nowadays having video reviews on KZbin is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@ozziereviews]

Thanks for the info but that isn't the law in every State. So there are too many contradictions from State to State. I doubt anyone would actually do that or be interested in it too be honest.

[@ianmoone2359]

It's OK, I found some better reviewers who do it & demonstrated how - thanks anyway. Umm........Uniform Gun Laws. Maybe you never got the memo. LOL

[@ianmoone2359]

Yeah Alex Walsh and fuck you and the 3 legged horse you rode in here on too!

[@TheGozz13]

Hi Ozzie, great review..... If you had to choose only one, what would it be - Lithgow LA102 .223 or the Tikka T3x .223...??? Cheers mate...

[@ppalla]

Great review of a great product. I have similar results with my 1 in 9 Savage model 10. Loves the 55gr VMAX & gamekings 2nd, groups open up with the blitzkings. Interesting.

[@Richardlau160]

Great review m8!.

[@ozziereviews]

+TekkitCast Thanks mate!

[@bestestusername]

Looks loke you can blow on the bolt and its moves very smooth

[@ppalla]

hey Ozzy great review as always, a great channel too, can the rifle be shot left handed? looks like the screw adjuster would get in the way, is it reversible? put the screw through on the other side?

[@yeahbee8237]

+ppalla all tikkas have left hand versions

[@ppalla]

But can you shoot the right handed rifle lefthanded

[@yeahbee8237]

ppalla ah you mean the checkpiece? probably easy to reverse

[@ANTICARBONTAX]

Hi Ozzie great review as always mate, just a question, why did you buy the "super varmint" over the standard "varmint" considering the only differences are the rails worth $180 and the adjustable stock which you don't even seem to use??? Why spend the extra $450 or so??? I'm personally getting the varmint blued 24" and I can't wait. Thanks for the tip on the ammo btw I have heard very good things on vmax

[@ozziereviews]

+Exact M No special reason mate, just having the options there, that's about it...

[@1992Tuomas]

Finally i found a channel what makes reviews of different finnish rifles, becouse im a big fan of finnish made guns. I myself own 2 Valmets, double barrel shotgun 412s and Erä .22 long rifle and 1 Sako .222 hunting rifle. I need to buy a bigger caliber rifle for moose hunting, is it Tikka or what don't know yet, but i think caliber is going to be .308, some people say 30-06 is better, especially for shooting target through the objects, but i quess .308 is enough.

[@ozziereviews]

Yes I have reviewed a few Sako/Tikka rifles and have a few more Sako reviews in particular coming up soon... 308 will do the job with the right ammo and shot placement.

[@Dantestoussaint]

Just bought one thanks Ozzie! Gonna get some of the OSA, Hornady and try some 53 gr Vmax loads too.

[@clreflnd1860]

Great review, not sure if you still have the rifle or not, however I shoot left handed (even though I am right handed). Can you remember or do you know if you could flip the adjustable cheek piece to the other side of the stock ? When I saw the adjuster to raise it up and down I was hoping that you could take it out and put it on the other side.

[@ozziereviews]

Not something I tested mate sorry

[@sniperpatch]

Is the super varmint as accurate or more accurate than the tactical version in 223 excellent video just subbed thanks.

[@ozziereviews]

I'm not sure as I haven't used the tactical version mate sorry...

[@richardgunn7477]

Any chance you will be reviewing the Lithgow .223 when it is released. Hopefully later this year.

[@ozziereviews]

+Qld Shooter Yes, a VERY strong chance of that!

[@Москваимосквичи-й9с]

Nice device!

[@Itsfoxxy23]

Looks like a nice rifle man. I just visited my local gun shop today and try recommended tikka for a start rifle. I've never shot before but I'm getting my licence sorted now and gonna start. What would you recommend mate? Top vids too!

[@ozziereviews]

+Jack Fox It depends what you're use is, are you mainly going to be on the range, or do you want to use the rifle for hunting or a mixture?

[@Itsfoxxy23]

+ozziereviews hmm mainly on a range to be honest, maybe I'll go hunting abit later, I dunno if I could shoot anything other than a pig tho haha

[@ozziereviews]

You can't go wrong with a 223 for the calibre as you'll find great bulk ammo specials and it's a good all-rounder for getting into shooting at the range. Mild recoil and cheapish to run and the calibre allows you to shoot easily out to a few hundred yards with an average setup.

[@Itsfoxxy23]

+ozziereviews just put a deposit on a 223 varmint stainless. I'm stoked mate. Thanks for the info! I'll let ya know how it goes when I get it!

[@ozziereviews]

Awesome news mate, I'm happy for you!

[@chineserol]

Great review. Just curious how well the barrel of this rifle handles heat. Since it’s a varmint rifle I’m a little afraid it’s not designed for fast paced shooting. Any options...?

[@mknight5159]

Huh? Thats why one would buy the Varmint model. So you have a thicker bull barrel that allows you to get more accurate shots down range before the barrel heats up and starts throwing them. A pencil barrel is only good for about 3 accurate shots. A bull barrel will get be you about 10 accurate shots before you have to let the barrel cool down. Barrel life on these Tikkas is stellar granted you look after them.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@556suppressor]

I need one in 7mm-08. I want to compete with my friend's CZ 550 in .308.

[@rxbob13b]

Great review Ozzie! What hearing protection are you using Cheers

[@ozziereviews]

Thanks mate, I'm using cens digital kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLHnZx4p8Z3itE

[@26374748564637648475]

Your reviews are outstanding mate keep them coming

[@ozziereviews]

Will certainly try to, thanks Hamish!

[@dreadjavapirate]

Question; why do Europeans like the 223 Remington so much? I am surprised not to see other varmint calibers like (e.g.) 22-250 .

[@billyboy5290]

You always show us in warm weather, can you make a video in cold weather too?

[@boykayak001]

It's Australia, we are cursed with beautiful weather.

[@frufru0071]

I’ve got a T3x Lite (.223) in a Boyd’s At One Stock. I’ve been a (C-5) quadriplegic for almost 30 years and I love the 'slicker than oiled grease' Bolt action it possesses. I just wish that Tikka offered a 10 round magazine for it. This has got to be one of the easiest actions to cycle, therefore it follows that naming the rifle a Super Varmint implies-to me-that users are probably going to be eradicating rodents and the like as quickly as possible. A rifle with such an excellent and potentially quickly cycled bolt action should have a higher capacity magazine. I hear that the controlled round fed, top dollar Tikka in .223 has a 10 round mag, but no luck in Canada...yet. Does anyone know differently about the availability of a 10 round mag for the Tikka Lite? Thanks for sharing this post.

[@stewie5101]

There are a few aftermarket magazine options. I have a couple Waters Rifleman 10rnd magazines and they are fantastic

[@kurtthomsen5348]

do you think it would improve or decrease the accuracy of the gun if you put it in a mcmillan tac stock ? great video !!

[@ozziereviews]

+Kurt Thomsen For this rifle I doubt it would make much difference to be honest mate

[@kurtthomsen5348]

Thanks !!

[@ozziereviews]

No problem

[@neorubio1]

Excellent video! Do you know if the Tikka T3 Varmint is as good as this one? I like this one more but it´s a little more expensive and I don´t want the picatinny rail. Thank you.

[@ozziereviews]

Yes they are essentially the same except for the adjustable cheekpiece

[@neorubio1]

Thank you very much for your answer ;)

[@ozziereviews]

Sure no problem

[@stigcc]

5:00 You say you prefer heavier bullets on that twist, but they do not perform good in the test shooting later in the video?

[@the.magnus]

What is the largest animal this rifle would be effective in hunting? Can I hunt wild boars or goats ?

[@northernlight40]

From Canada great videos,have a question just getting in coyote hunting and smaller varmints ,would you recommend the 223 or 243 ,not into deer hunting ,was thinking the 223 but would value your opinion

[@bruiser6479]

I do a lot of fox shooting in Australia and use a .243 and a .204. The 223 would be a good choice due to the cheapness and ubiquity of the ammo. Having said that the .243 will hit a lot harder than the .223. For the size of the coyote, I would recommend the .243 if ammo price doesn’t bother you. It is a very versatile round. You could load heavier more solid projectiles if shooting small deer is in your future.

[@northernlight40]

@@bruiser6479 thanks ,I actually went with a super varmint 22-250 after talking to other hunters mainly because of its ammo availability and it’s stopping power

[@bruiser6479]

@@northernlight40 An excellent choice if you don’t mind me saying so. Coincidentally I have been contemplating getting a 22-250 super varminter as well. Driving around paddocks at night shooting foxes is legal and very popular here in Australia. I am considering setting the 22-250 as a dedicated thermal rifle for the longer shots on the foxes at night. How do you like what you’ve bought?

[@northernlight40]

@@bruiser6479 yeh it’s great ,have only had it at the range but the accuracy is unreal ,I put a Vortex scope on it ,I don’t have the best eyesight but have it shooting 1/2 inch groups at 150 yards

[@stevenstjohn6681]

Best rifle I have...

[@scotthumphreys1789]

No crocs today mate?

[@Haulinbassntrawlinass]

+Scott Humphreys #bringbackthecrocs

[@ozziereviews]

+Scott Humphreys They were there don't you worry, the ol' faithfuls :)

[@ozziereviews]

+Cory Cooper haha no need - they were there!

[@sarkiesarkie4918]

Scott Humphreys : no Mate. But a good fella planted one up near Rocky the other day. Human lives matter!!!

[@ColdWarWarriors]

The Buffalo River ammo is pretty good, but you should have tried the Sako ammo.

[@ozziereviews]

+ColdWarWarriors I didn't have any available to try it... have you tried it, how does it shoot?

[@ColdWarWarriors]

+ozziereviews The Sako ammo is excellent. I have a T3 Lite and it consistently shoots sub MOA off the benchrest with 55 grain SP's. They sell it in boxes of 100, RRP $126

[@ozziereviews]

Hmm I'll have to keep an eye out, cheers!

[@lochlynramsay4926]

Nice one dude

[@watchart]

Nice video mate ! What's the twist rate for this rife?

[@ozziereviews]

+watchart Thanks, as I said at 4:55min 1"8 twist :)

[@watchart]

Many thanks mate :)

[@tiaanjansevanrensburg7043]

Review the cz 527 varmint in 223 please

[@gambekapula3761]

Ozzie do you have any review with 22-250 ? Thanks mate.

[@dannyinaus]

Thanks for the review - can you please tell me what scope you are using in this review?

[@Sim00110]

Watch the fucken start. Leupold VX3 4.5-14x40

[@dannyinaus]

thanks, but you are a rude fuckwit

[@Sim00110]

Just sick off people asking stupid questions when all the information is presented to them. All you have to do is watch the video, it's not hard. This bloke has enough on his hands rather than telling you twice what scope he is running. We are both fuckwits.

[@ColdWarWarriors]

Typical results for Winchester ammo.

[@lukebrady3728]

Hi Ozzie, is this particular rifle available in left hand ?

[@MrBigmoe1996]

Quick question from a uk viewer here do you need a firearms certificate to purchase / possess this rifle in the uk?

[@funkyneil2000]

Yes! You will need a section 1 firearms license to purchase any manually operated rifle that isn't a sub 12f/lbs air rifle.

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

Wish they made that in 6.5x55 Swede! Tikka hear my plea

[@WilhelmNauta]

paw crawl Owens 100% agree. Was looking for a Swede as well but had to settle for a Creedmoor