Tikka T3X TAC A1, 6.5 Creedmoor, Review, NEW Coyote colour

[@jamo78s3]

One of the best factory rifles you can buy. Absolute value for money just confirmed the reason I bought one

[@patricksmith5640]

Here in the states this rifle comes with 6 spacers to adjust LOP plus the rear pad is adjustable up and down. Have the Lefty version and love this rifle!

[@glennlambert3884]

I just picked up a Tikka T3x A1 6.5 Creed with an Athlon ETR scope. I love it. Zeroed in 3 shots at 100yds then shot 1/2" groups at 200yds while braking it in, with Hornady American Gunner 140 gn. then went to 300 and 500 yards no misses. Love it.

[@338bigguns]

Wait till you start shooting the mile with American Hornady in 140grn. It's right on the money every shot.

[@cloudattack3279]

Hey Glenn, I’m about to get one in the 6.5 creedmoor as well. Let me know how it is going for you and are you happy with the scope? Plus what range do you do the majority of your shooting from? Thanks mate 👍

[@HamuelTheGrey]

@@cloudattack3279 did you get your rifle? Do you like it? I want to get 1 nice 6.5 creedmore that I can learn and invest in. Probably something I may walk 2 miles with in the country. For use for 100-400 yards and someday get glass for 600

[@varney2010]

I've had my black .308 TAC for a couple of years now and it's always a pleasure to shoot. It groups so well at 600 yards with cheap 147gn NATO that I don't bother handloading for it.

[@grappolidipalma]

+1

[@ScottSmith-bx5xv]

I like your honest humble opinions. Great review Chris

[@DrDoobs420]

Mine is on the way now! I can not wait to take this beauty to the range!

[@kevinsmith9726]

I’m in Canada and mine came with LOP spacers. We only get one mag though which is not a huge deal as it is a ten round mag. My rifle absolutely loves Hornaday 140 g ELD M ammo. Thanks for the review. Cheers. I just realized the but pad can move up and down as well. Who knew

[@justgriff1295]

I appreciate the review! It’s so hard to find reviews by fellow precision shooters that “get it.”

[@chrisparkin431]

Thank you

[@itisfinishednowtimetoclean2723]

Just got one from my man, I’ve been waiting, saving…. Cannot wait to get it out to the range. Beautiful gun, amazing, triggers amazing, I got the 24” as I enjoy precision shooting but wanted to up my game, and use for hunting. Wanted the unicorn gun in 6.5 cm as 308 (seems to be fading ammo wise). My mate recommended this baby in 6.5. Love the lever action, accuracy, angle of the bolt and a smooth operation. An all around unicorn for sure, feeling stoked and excited to see how I do, with upping my game and longer distance precision! Thanks for the review. Great shooting. Gotta Love that “Tink”.

[@kimmokokkonen5585]

This is definitely the best rifle I have own.

[@makdaddy8399]

This is by far the best rifle I've owned......utterly fantastic.

[@brentfrank7012]

Love that bolt rifle, price seems very fair. Would love to see a shoot out between this and the Bergara Premier LRP in 6.5 Same price, same target market.

[@nathanscott1315]

Superb review. I'm shocked the American Eagle shot as well as it did. I got my eye balls on this rifle when they come back in stock. Cheers!

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Thanks 😊 for the review! Looks even better in the coyote color!

[@chrisparkin431]

thanks for the compliments chaps, please don't forget to like and subscribe so I can gauge interest and make some more, I have many, many shooting products flow through my hands each month and the best,/most interesting are always worth some video work.

[@chriswalters4005]

Awesome video mate ! I have one off these in a 223 and love it . Accuracy is insane . I may have to add this one also in the coyote brown

[@brianrae1624]

Nice shooting just thought I'd mention that the length of pull is adjustable by installing spacers. It's not in the field adjustable but it can be fit to the shooter with the spacers.

[@joe74ta1]

I own the TAC A1 in 65 creedmoor and it came with 3 Extra spacers for length of pull your friend that lent you the rifle must have set it up for himself I love the rifle and agree with everything you said great review thank you

[@mickeyflanagan4019]

Great video. I'm going to look into one of these. Thanks from the USA 🇺🇸

[@haggis9185]

Thank you for the review Chris and all the work you are doing with the channel, keep em coming. Was also wondering if you would consider doing any reviews on bows as I noticed the compound bow in the background.

[@Russell-1]

By any chance are you a professional rifle tester?

[@davidmackee8575]

Great video and review shooting not to bad either Chris enjoyed this 👍👍

[@G5Hohn]

Bix’n Andy offers a Tikka trigger if the factory isn’t to your preference.

[@intolead]

great review as always bought a bergara hmr in 6.5 creedmoor sometime back after watching one of your other videos absolutely love it

[@Ben-lo7cy]

I’m considering buying the B14 but trying to find someone who has a left handed model is tough

[@MJSherwood]

Came here from guntrader. Dont get a lot of choice as a leftie. I make do with air rifles but centrefire I would like a left action. This seemed to handle the heat very well!

[@tomnguyen658]

You need to try Hornady 147 grain ELD Match ammo, you will love it my friend!

[@billbee235]

I think RPRs and Bergaras are fine rifles but the Tikka Tac A1 is excellent. I’m on the second barrel on my Tac A1 and it’s been superb with a 0.3 MOA average using reloads.

[@anthonybostock4854]

Did you replace the barrel with another Tikka one or is it another manufacturers barrel ?

[@billbee235]

Anthony Bostock I used a 26-inch Rock Creek in 6.5 Creedmoor spun up by Patriot Valley Arms

[@HotLipsHooligan]

How many rounds did you get out of the stock barrel?

[@gregchapman5556]

Great review. Cracking rifle.

[@scottfree6479]

Excellent review mate, much appreciated. I've been looking to upgrade from a Savage Arms I've had since forever, and this is going to be what I get. Now I have a whole new level I can work my way up to earning the right to work with!

[@kumarnisanthan9906]

Very good neutral review. I am tempting for one now.

[@mrluckys4037]

"It is a 90 degree bolt" no it is a 2 lug but 70 degree lift, that is why it will not interfere with the optics.

[@gogabaqradze2115]

My favorite rifle. Love it!!

[@janmalmsten6477]

Nice smoke ring at 8:23 ! When you are doing the reload.... ;)

[@MJSherwood]

So satisfying

[@dimitarse1]

Nice review mate. I own the standard all black TacA1 and I love it. One thing, you mentioned you need to fold the stock a bit to remove the bolt. You don't really need to do that, because the way the cheek rest is molded there is a gap on the right side of it in which the bolt fits in and then you can remove it.

[@dimitarse1]

Although it may be a little difficult if you have the cheek rest too low

[@CaptainRon1913]

Very nice review. To the point, with the info we really need. Thanks for posting

[@chrisparkin431]

CaptainRon1913 thanks for the positive feedback, don't forget to like and subscribe, I get two or three rifles a month to test for magazines and the interesting ones may well get a video made too

[@joeallison286]

Excellent review Chris ...well detailed cheers 👍

[@marklloyd4153]

Just ordered one 👍.

[@craignapoli]

Hi Chris, thanks for your video, i love the new Coyote color scheme, i have owned an all black 24" barrel version in .308 for 2 years now and I absoulty love this rifle, im not sure if Tikka has since changed the design of the recoil pad for the coyote version but mine is most definatly adjustable with the supplied insert kit that has specifically dedicated length bolts for the various thicknesses of inserts, i hope this is of some help to you.

[@jsgll...godgunsliberty1197]

true video thank you

[@raudi]

Thanks for the review looking for something like this

[@chrisparkin431]

raudi no worries, thanks for watching

[@ronmartblog]

Americans Eagle 120 OTM has been fantastic for me too

[@christophercharles8758]

Does this rifle have a stainless steel barrel and action?

[@cookiehead89142]

Solid review sir. Subscribed

[@jonathanware4096]

So as a non shooter in the UK, how long would it take me to get into the sport and get one of these? 6-12 months. Also what’s the best place to find out my local ranges that would accommodate such a rifle?

[@rickydowning7557]

Out of all the 6.5cm you have tested what’s been your favourite? I really like the AI at-x, but I haven’t shot enough to make a decision on what to buy

[@chrisparkin431]

AT-X is in a different league to the Tikka for sure. Id have an AT-X yes but budget is budget

[@rickydowning7557]

@@chrisparkin431 I don’t mind spending money on something that’s best of its class. So would the at-x be your preferred choice? Funny enough I bought the cz 457 lrp because of you 😝👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisparkin431]

@@rickydowning7557 the AT-X is one of five guns I'd quite like to own, full stop

[@stevenlewis6781]

I currently have a Lilja barrelled armalite at 10 in .260 that will shoot lights out. I must say this Tikka at this price point will be my next project. Awesome video, enjoy watching someone who actually knows a thing or two, and that's obvious watching you shoot. Will subscribe. What kind of reflex can is that, and do you know if it's available in the US? I'm having a hard time finding one. Thanks.

[@chrisparkin431]

steven lewis thank you for the compliment. The suppressor is a Stalon X series made in Sweden if memory serves correctly. Please like, subscribe and share, I plan to make more videos if the audience is there for them

[@garybeman5644]

Excellent review well worth the watch,

[@JeffRigney]

Do you know the difference between the two generations of the t3x tac rifles?

[@G5Hohn]

Every video in which I’ve seen the gold medal Berger shot next to the American Eagle, the Berger load was always outshot by the cheap AE. Something about that Berger load isn’t optimized- not at all like the other GMM loads that seem to shot superbly in almost everything.

[@mattpatrick4967]

What length barrel? And what silencer are you using in this video?

[@chrisparkin431]

Matt Patrick 24” barrel, the moderator is a Stalon

[@safarisauer3160]

what types of bipod used in this setup?

[@tomnguyen658]

My next shooting target rifle will be this Tikka

[@denck3088]

Fantastic review

[@chrisparkin431]

Durt McGurk thank you, please like it and share around, I might even get round to doing a few more of these longer videos as the audience builds

[@Elfin4]

Do you think this rifle would be good for range and hunting? and did you break the barrel in by cleaning it. Does this 6.5 Creedmoor give a noticeable reduction in recoil compared to a 308 ?

[@chrisparkin431]

Elfin4 yes, no, no, yes

[@Britishshooter]

Is it the 20 inch barrel version? Probably a good idea to mention and also the scope specs in these reviews.

[@chrisparkin431]

Britishshooter there is a separate video on the scope, given the average viewer only lasts 4 minutes anyway, there isn't time to mention everything on the spec sheet. The facts are available online from manufacturers, my reviews are about putting the kit in some realistic market perspective

[@Britishshooter]

@@chrisparkin431 Fair enough. Is it a 20 inch as a matter of interest, only I am going to buy one of those in 6.5.

[@chrisparkin431]

Britishshooter no, it's a 24", I cant see any point in a short barrelled 6.5 'long range' (however far you want to assume that means) rifle

[@liambrown2226]

Funny smoke ring on the cycle of the third shot.

[@moitoi4064]

Do you recommend to break in the bbl or is it useless?

[@craignapoli]

Absolutely!!! Barrel break in is crucial unless the particular manufacturer has already done it for you.

[@russnurse2b807]

Great review!! I'm guessing the two loops that stick up on the left side of the rifle near where the stock folds are alternative sling mounting spots? Can someone tell me if I'm right?

[@howieg6998]

your right....quick connect & clip

[@russnurse2b807]

@@howieg6998 Cool! Thanks.

[@kennethbillman5701]

Very I formative video, thanks

[@DAP-1776]

I might buy this one.

[@steedsta]

Is the bolt 90* or 70*? I thought they were 70*

[@atomicpsych0]

8:22 did that gun just blow a ring of smoke out the front?

[@chrisparkin431]

Often happens in light wind with a moderator on as the bolt pops a new round in the chamber, nothing to worry about

[@atomicpsych0]

@@chrisparkin431 I want worried I thought it was awesome! Better smoke rings than I've ever blown out that's for sure lol

[@craignapoli]

@@atomicpsych0 LOL!!! Indeed ;)

[@MxRen]

Do you have a 20 inch or 24 inch barrel

[@doyrayburn2668]

Cant go wrong with a Sako/Tikka.

[@grabir01]

Tikka makes a more than 3 round mag?

[@craignapoli]

Yes they do and "Lucky 13" make a great aftermarket one also.

[@AGC828]

I thought the gun laws in the UK would be strict. Not allowing civilians to use suppressors (as it is in Canada...not legal).

[@chrisparkin431]

I have had them for over 15 years

[@kevinreid6590]

The buttpad LOP is adjustable with spacers supplied with a new rifle

[@chrisparkin431]

Kevin Reid please read previous comments

[@kevinreid6590]

Chris Parkin Sure Mr. Parkin but as a reviewer it’s the kind of detail you should be aware of

[@chrisparkin431]

Kevin Reid all items are treated as supplied by the manufacturer, if it isn't in the box, it becomes an additional extra cost and there is only so much detail you can fit within the attention span of a KZbin review.

[@howieg6998]

@@chrisparkin431 Good video, however, misinformation is distracting. Any effort on your part to find out how the rifle would arrive to a new buyer would have given you the information needed to ensure the "right" info was given to people watching your video's. Because we came here in the first place to learn something from an actual tester of weapons and to dispel half truths; your lack of attention to detail about the lack of LOP adjustment and how the bolt can't be removed unless you fold the stock is wrong. I expected better from someone who say's this is his job. ps. Again...good video content with some good information given, however two wrongs don't make this right.

[@chrisparkin431]

@@howieg6998 the magazine article pays money, the video pays nothing. KZbin won't reliably monetise gun videos no matter how hard you try yo stick to guidelines and ironically, the more detail you include, the greater the chance of them considering it 'gun manufacture or modification' so a valued effort is demonetised. Hence why KZbin only gets skims. This video earns NOTHING and took days, not minutes to make.

[@cameronwilson3800]

It comes with a variety of butt spacers in the box.

[@allthingskev349]

Nice video!

[@vincetytler6175]

Good review, subscribed

[@Calisse2crisse]

Hello, can you do a review of the highland stalker from rpa defence, its a british manufacturer i reckon. Can’t find it anywhere but i have seen it on their website. Thanks

[@chrisparkin431]

Calisse2crisse i thought they were dead and gone, i have no contacts with the company

[@Calisse2crisse]

Chris Parkin I dont think so, i got in touch with someone from the company because i wanted to buy said rifle but it was difficult for me to import it in France where i live. Do you want the e-mail adresses i got?

[@Calisse2crisse]

Chris Parkin my mistake its called rpainternational now

[@chrisparkin431]

Due to current public lockdown, i don't think any new test rifles are likely to be available or possible to test anytime soon anyway. I am aware of RPA but have only ever seen one, on the second hand rack in a gun shop. Their popularity and presence is very low in sporting rifles. The target rifles are still more common but if i remember rightly, the 4 lug action seemed rather hefty for use on a hunting rifle.

[@blackbird7620]

Maybe I'm just ignorant, but why is the suppressor expelling all that smoke? I haven't seen that with similar rifles with suppressors.

[@chrisparkin431]

Blackbird 76 entirely normal

[@TexasTrained]

Chris Parkin Great Review.. I have this same Tikka T3X also 6.5 Creedmoor with a Valdada TX Raider 3-25x50 ..I also have a Remington 700 PCR is 6.5 Creedmoor with Athlon BTR Cronus 6-24 x 56 FFP Mil/Mil.. My Remington out shots the Tikka and it cost twice as much.. Ive not figured out what ammo the Tikka likes..Do you have any suggestions....Ive shot from 100 grain to 147 grain in it. Thanks

[@chrisparkin431]

trey orr i can't diagnose specific problems without far more interaction but ammo is always a very personal choice in rifles and it's not just bullet weight that matters, different brands all have different character too so don't stop experimenting. At some point, make sure you aren't making errors using one gun that you don't with the other.

[@TexasTrained]

@@chrisparkin431 ok..I thought you might have a tip..But its ok.I see the problem...,I run a Bore Scope inside the barrel tonite and I dont like what I see on the Rifling. Im going to send the rifle back .

[@chrisparkin431]

trey orr oh I'm full of tips, but too many internet experts make unending comments that dilute the issue and I don't see the help in suggesting 101 possible tips without actually seeing a rifle and shooter in use. That's why I stick to face to face instruction and diagnostics on the range with clients

[@TexasTrained]

@@chrisparkin431 no problem.I understand notbwanting to deal with all the Monday morning Arm Chair Quartbacks comments front the internet.I justowr thought since you see so many rifles you might know a tip on certain ones.Thanks anyway.I should have Bore Scoped it earlier. I knew it had to be something .It was just so inconsistent

[@chrisparkin431]

trey orr from my experience with IOR scopes, i'd have swapped that out first, sorry to be so blunt

[@zuegma666]

The rifle should come with spacers to adjust the length of pull and if you loosen the screws on the butt pad, you can adjust that up and down as well

[@chrisparkin431]

No spacers were supplied with mine and I can only review rifles as delivered. There is also a muzzle brake included but I'd rather shoot without anything that use it braked.

[@aljeandila9451]

@13:00 in ...an important lesson to learn. =)

[@intolead]

love your videos recommend a highend 204

[@Ace-wu4zm]

What height are the scope rings?

[@chrisparkin431]

Cant remember sorry, it's over two years ago since it went back

[@SargesAdventures]

no Left hand models in Coyote color?????

[@tomaszchiossi6814]

Hi, what was the rear bag you were using?

[@chrisparkin431]

Tomasz Chiossi probably a Helikon from @military1st

[@visiter127]

Hi Chris, love the videos, love the tikka brands but I just don't like the style on this gun, have the Bergera hmr, amd it's really loves 130 gr bullets for some reason, keep them coming pl

[@christophercharles8758]

What moderator were you using please?

[@chrisparkin431]

Christopher charles all details are in the video

[@rossdempster3190]

What is it you do professionally?

[@chrisparkin431]

Allsorts

[@greatcorlinho9735]

Aloha Chris/everyone... know where to purchase (and ship to USA) a Stalon X108?

[@chrisparkin431]

Great Corlinho i'm afraid you will have to search the US importer out for yourself. They are made in Sweden

[@bolognasandwich1694]

What do you do for a living ?

[@chrisparkin431]

Bologna Sandwich have a guess

[@bryonslatten3147]

If only they would make it in 6mm Creedmoor.

[@VladimirKolombet]

Can you please tell me the name of that muzzle brake?

[@chrisparkin431]

The Tikka comes with it

[@VladimirKolombet]

@@chrisparkin431 No it doesn't I just bought my tikka and yes it comes with a muzzle brake but its not what you have there. Can you please get me the name of it?

[@chrisparkin431]

@@VladimirKolombet if you mean the sound moderator, it's a Stalon

[@VladimirKolombet]

@@chrisparkin431 Oh its is, a silencer, wow ok. Yeah that's going to be spendy. Thank you so much for your replies

[@oleksandrakimov9776]

👍🏼

[@FC2ESWS]

Kinda sad they didn't make the whole rifle coyote color...

[@moglyz9911]

nah. black with coyote is way better

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Like and subscribed. 👍👍😀

[@lajosbakk3317]

Nice review. Liked, subscribed. Now the question is 6.5 or 308? :)

[@grappolidipalma]

I am an "amateur" not a pro, keep it in mind... ...If you are preparing for SHTF: get the most common caliber in YOUR area (my area is .308; northern Italy = 99% of the hunters have something in .308 but no one use 6,5 Creedmor because they prefer .243Win instead - more "reloading choices here" -). Also the Italian army use .308 (very important for SHTF scenario). For hunting, again, is "region specific": inside 500m (little over 500y) .308 is king but over that distance 6.5 Creedmor start to "retain more energy" (because the better ballistic). But again... There is some people that prefer THE HEAVIER .308 BULLET also on distance (for hunting purposes). For target shooting: 6.5 Creedmor all the way. I have the Tikka Tactical ADJ (same mec of the A1 on a different chassis "less tactical-less sniper oriented") in .308 (i like "long range shooting" but unfortunately there is noway for me to do it where i live; so 6.5Creed for me is "less appealing"... GREAT ROUND DOHH...).

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

@@grappolidipalma I agree, plenty of 308 or 7.62 nato anywhere, and cheaper too!

[@Maxiv3x]

which chassis is this?

[@chrisparkin431]

Maximilian Völker Tikka's Own

[@TheTymk]

Go 13:25

[@jeffcoulter7181]

Great review! Inches mean nothing to most of the planet. Do both.

[@chrisparkin431]

Jeff Coulter considering the average viewing time is only just over 4 minutes, there is hardly time 😂

[@PolarisIII]

right but what about most of the gun market?

[@leoncintron]

@@PolarisIII 320 million in private hands?! I think inch will work fine.

[@TheMoodyedge]

308 will still be around LONG after 6.5 creedmoors gone.............270 wsm and 243 too.

[@benjaminleatham1587]

Those aren't great groups at 100 meters with this rifle. I shoot Nosler black box and at 100, it makes ragged, 1 hole, 5 shot groups. I have never gotten good performance from federal in any rifle.

[@aslanbosnakoglu8240]

that is not 4mm of overtravel mr expert. that is pretravel. there is no overtravel on tikka. you are confusing the neophytes mr expert.

[@niskanen19]

sexy sexy rifle

[@LeadMunitions]

Tika or Teeka😂

[@sniperforce34]

Ehhh, to me, it's just a copy of the Ruger precision rifle 6.5 Creedmore, only thing i can say for a dislike, is the trigger, but if you need a good gun in a pinch, this will do, Tikka are still an exceptional firearm.

[@chrisparkin431]

sniperforce34 well you are free to your opinion. To me, there is no comparison really. The Ruger is a cheaper gun in the UK and that's fine, the Tikka is just nicer to use, i have reviewed 4 RPR's and Two TACs as well as bigger TRG A1 and M10 from the same Sako/Tikka stable so am quite familiar with the marque. There are countless other competing rifles but for UK shooters, US guns come in cheaper, but as weaker value in my opinion. i own NONE of these so have no axe to grind

[@sniperforce34]

@@chrisparkin431 i own the Ruger precision 6.5, its a good firearm, Tikka are good as well, i cant say nothing badly, other thenbi just dislike the trigger, i have a couple of friends who own Tikka rifles here in the States, and ive shot them, they are good, if the trigger on Tikka's precision rifle was without the creep motion in its trigger, id definitely say its good, Tikka run for about 1800.00 in the US, but the Ruger is the same at 1299.00. They are pricey but worth the money

[@Weakeyedominant]

Now that we have left the EU can we stop using metric :D

[@chrisparkin431]

Weak eye dominant no, because Metric is logical and base ten functional.

[@falba1492]

Chris Parkin So why feet per seconds and micrometer set in inches? There are two kinds of people. Those that use the metric system, and those that have been to the moon lol. Rule Britannia mate.

[@chrisparkin431]

Frank B. Albaijés quite simply because reloading manuals are set in those units and because I write for multiple markets internationally, no single answer works the best when it comes to reader sympathies.

[@Weakeyedominant]

@@chrisparkin431 I was only pulling your leg. Pounds confuse me as well, would make more sense if there was 12 pounds in a stone so we could devide by 2, 3 and 4 like inches to feet.

[@falba1492]

Weak eye dominant Holy cow, let’s keep the stones and hands to the barnyard. USCS got us to the moon and back. I believe the Russians were using something called “metric”, a Napoleonic system I’m told. Look what happened to the Soviets, not to mention Napoleon.