Anatomy of the Tikka T3x - Episode 7: The ACTION!

[@Jpreou]

I'm not a shooter yet, but I have applied for my license here in NZ. (waiting, waiting). My aim is to start with a .22 at the range and build skills, then hunt small game, then repeat with a larger caliber and go hunt bigger game. I'll be getting a T1X and then a T3X, but I cannot get anything at all without the license and that can take a few months. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about the T3X through your video series, thank you. In NZ, the Firearms Safety Code states, under "What is a firearm" The Arms Act 1983 defines a firearm as “anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive”. It includes anything that has been adapted so that it can discharge any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive. It also includes anything that for the time being is not capable of discharging any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive, but which by its completion or repair would be capable of doing so. Some airguns (specially dangerous airguns, see page 43) are also included in the definition of a firearm.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

You're on an awesome journey, my friend. Once hunting gets in your blood, life becomes more adventurous with brethren worldwide. Thank you for the info on NZ firearm laws. It's an interesting definition.

[@DeerLever]

Tanks for this series on T3x rifles!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

You're welcome!

[@jheasley1]

We’ve really enjoyed all six of the previous videos on the Tikka T3X actions, I’m sure we’ll be doing business in the future. Thank you for your dedication, looking forward to video number seven.👍👍

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you for the encouragement! This has been a fun project.

[@dominicemole6546]

Great Series. Looking forward to more Tikka related info. Thanks

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

More to come!

[@lenzadlberger]

Every Part with a Serialnumber on it is a Weaponpart in Germany so like a Tikka or normal Bolt Action you have 3 entrys in the National Firearms Register which normally every Part has the same Serialnumber (Barrel, Action and Bolt) why i dont know but perhaps for the more modular Rifles like a Blaser R8 where you can switch Barrels with 2 Screws and Boltheads within seconds for a other Caliber or the whole Stock where the System is embeded (these R8 have 4 Parts with Serial Numbers the Barrel, System that sits in the Stock, Bolthead and Boltcarrier and with these Modularity there comes Weapons with 4 different Serialnumbers if you want) in your personal Weaponspass is only one entry for the Barrel but in the Register way more ...

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

That makes sense why our European customers focus on modularity where in the US we just buy another gun. Thank you for the insight!

[@lenzadlberger]

@@mountaintacticalcompany 😀 me too i have a Hunting Lisence so i can have as many Rifles as i want and 2 Handguns this is the only Restriction we have and the Room in the Gunsafe (i have to buy another Safe when i buy one more Rifle my first 2 are full at the Moment 😉 but as everyone know Rifles are Pack Animals they dont want to be alone .... 😂)

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I love it!

[@praprotnikphilippe6640]

same for Canada the action for bolt is the part considered by law.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

That must be why they started matching the full serial number on the action to the serial number on the bolt. They used to hand engrave the last three digits of the serial number on the bolt

[@HighHoleOutdoors]

Great job!!! I love the series.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you!

[@axmenfirearms8308]

I miss the old M595 and M695 rifles. The continental varmint in .17 Rem was my favorite. The old model rifles had steel mags, great triggers too. Only disadvantage was their weight. They were all discontinued when Tikka was purchased by Beretta and the T3 introduced. Wish they still made a .338 Win mag. The new T3x guns are great too. They really need to make a Walnut (not Birch/Beech) stocked T1x and a stainless synthetic T1x .17HMR. These would sell like crazy here in gopher country. Threaded 1/2x28 of course.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

The M595 and M695 rifles were incredible. Accurate, well designed, true long and short actions. I understand why Sako/Tikka made the change to the T3/T3x though. It would cost too much if they kept the M595 and M695 lines going.

[@brotherhood-n-arms]

Thanks for doing this series. I have several Tikkas and looking forward to more Tikka related content.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

You're welcome! I appreciate the feedback and look forward to being a happy enabler for your future Tikka projects, haha!

[@dohiii]

Love the series. It's always great to learn as much as you can about your favorite rifle. Now, I am waiting on the videos about pros and cons (how to) of suppressors on superlites.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I'm glad you enjoyed the series. It was a ton of fun to film. Stayed tuned for your suppressor video.

[@luanc31]

Great content! Can we expect a video on the super varmint(Grtech)?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Yes! We have a 6.5PRC Super Varmint fresh in the box.

[@heythere6566]

Nice series!!!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you!

[@Muschka01]

Looking forward to your custom tika action vids mate!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Awesome! I hope they do not disappoint.

[@user-gb8gg6ho4q]

Another awesome video I only have one tikka but I am hooked. It shoots awesome. I am looking forward to next video. Glad you doing it you read my mind was thinking about getting another tikka for coyotes and bench shooting. Thanks

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you! I'm happy to be an enabler, haha!

[@richcotte]

Great info!!!!

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thanks for watching!

[@richcotte]

@@mountaintacticalcompany Absolutely!! Can't wait to see this varmint gun...

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I picked what has to be the most difficult cartridge to run in a Tikka action. The project is kicking my butt, but it will be worth it to see it run.

[@johnlicon2472]

Is there a way to use a 3 round magazine in a CTR?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

You can swap the stock for a standard Tikka stock, add a magazine retention spring and billet bottom metal, and you're good to go.

[@johnlicon2472]

@@mountaintacticalcompany Do you sell the magazine retention spring?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Sure do! Your conversion is quite common and the most common mistake is forgetting the mag retention spring. Good luck!

[@Visiblyblue]

One of the rigorous tests done on African PH rifles is can it cycle reliably upside down? Typically its only CRF rifles that pass...... do you know if this t3x action can pass that kind of test?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

That test makes a ton of sense. Especially when dangerous game hunting. I will test a Tikka tomorrow, but I can almost guarantee it will not work. Thank you for the education!

[@Visiblyblue]

@@mountaintacticalcompany thank you. That would be much appreciated sir. Subscribed

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Thank you for the subscribe!

[@Visiblyblue]

@@mountaintacticalcompany have you had a chance to test it out?

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

I forgot to reply. It failed with the 6.5CM. I was going to try a 300WM as well but got distracted

[@mr.mr.3301]

Next up a torque video and an upgrade video.

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

We have some fun videos planned that will incorporate that info. Stay tuned!

[@moko-oskupartanen1935]

Latest models have picatinny rail on them....

[@mountaintacticalcompany]

Only a few come with a picatinny rail. The standard models do not.