Tikka T3X TAC A1 20” .308

[davidjinks]

No range time yet, however I picked this up direct from Eurooptic and couldn’t be happier. I came in way under my budget that I set for myself. I was hoping to grab another NF scope but I couldn’t pass up the sale on the Vortex Strike Eagle. The scope sits in NF Ultralite 1.265” rings.

I’m no competition shooter. I got this rifle because I wanted to have a precision based rig that I can use for punching holes in paper, hitting steel, hunting, and if I ever decide to do a comp I have something capable.

It is a hefty rifle but by no means unwieldy. My max walk for hunting is maybe a hundred yards and then I sit for the rest of the day. Max shots for hunting is around 350 yards. However, because I’m lazy and dislike a lot of walking and dragging a carcass behind me, I try to keep it within 150 yards.

Only discrepancy I have found with the rifle is the rail isn’t centered and isn’t on the same plain as the top rail, which I was able to easily fix. No huge deal because I’m not bridging the gap.

[crossgun]

YUP I also just picked one up EuroOptic. The 20" 308s were a steal for the features and price. Have had it to 700 with no issues since breaking in the barrel. Running mine with a Leupold Mark 5 5-25

My only dislikes so far are the mags and the fact that the rifle is a little light and thus moves a little more than some of my other 308s during recoil. I really had my eye on the 16" rifles but for the money couldn't pass on the 20". Main use will be a mid range precision rifle with PVS30 support for things that might try to hide at night.

[ggammell]

“Couldn’t be happier” but haven’t even shot it yet. Come on.

[davidjinks]

So someone can’t be happy because they purchased a new rifle?

“Couldn’t be happier” but haven’t even shot it yet. Come on.

[ggammell]

So someone can’t be happy because they purchased a new rifle?

Called it. “Couldn’t be happier.” 2 boxes of ammo later, broken.

[davidjinks]

You’re drunk, you should go to bed. I’m still happy about the rifle, scope and all. Sorry you don’t find joy in things you do.

Called it. “Couldn’t be happier.” 2 boxes of ammo later, broken.

[davidjinks]

Anything specific with the mags?

YUP I also just picked one up EuroOptic. The 20" 308s were a steal for the features and price. Have had it to 700 with no issues since breaking in the barrel. Running mine with a Leupold Mark 5 5-25

My only dislikes so far are the mags and the fact that the rifle is a little light and thus moves a little more than some of my other 308s during recoil. I really had my eye on the 16" rifles but for the money couldn't pass on the 20". Main use will be a mid range precision rifle with PVS30 support for things that might try to hide at night.

[fedupflyer]

Only two complaints about the rifle.

Wished the stock had a tool-less adjustable LoP.

A 10 or 20 MOA rail on the receiver.

Yes, I would have paid more for those two items to be OEM.

[Alex V]

Only two complaints about the rifle.

Wished the stock had a tool-less adjustable LoP.

A 10 or 20 MOA rail on the receiver.

Yes, I would have paid more for those two items to be OEM.

I had the same thought when I got mine but using a scope mount with built in 10moa I was able to get to 1000 yards just fine, plenty left in the scope elevation.

[davidjinks]

How do I get these sling mounts out of the rear of the stock? They are for sling hooks but the mount above that is for a detachable standard sling. These sling mounts get in the way of the top mount.



There appears to be a tab that holds these in the stock that looks like it’s staked in place, it’s difficult to get the picture.