Factory Accurate ?

[IMR]

Anybody know about TIKKA's ? They claim minute of angle from the factory. I was thinking of sellin a couple of Pre-64's for cash and a lighter rifle. I looked at one -- good quality piece, tight, light for the over 50 guys. 308 very likely.

[LUCKY7]

After a ton of research, my dad picked up a T3 in .308 about 3 years ago and absolutely loves it. It's a very accuarte gun and extremely light weight. It's almost too light for me to shoulder quickly, but that's probably just me hatin'. Out of the box two shot groups were touching at 100yds, something my dad couldn't do before. According to him it is an excellent gun.

[IMR]

Thanks Lucky. At this point I'd like a lighter rifle and would still keep a 308.

[LUCKY7]

IMR, oh yeah my dad shoots off the shelf Federal premium 165s.

[Rickhem]

Anybody know about TIKKA's ? They claim minute of angle from the factory. I was thinking of sellin a couple of Pre-64's for cash and a lighter rifle. I looked at one -- good quality piece, tight, light for the over 50 guys. 308 very likely.

Usually the best way to qualify the level of accuracy that you need is in terms of your target. For a hunting rifle, 2-MOA or even 3-MOA is fine. Of course more precision is better, but for hunting there are other factors enter into the equation.

What is the intended purpose for this rifle?

[ACEarcher]

I've heard a lot of these Tikka T3 Lights. I was first interested in one and started looking into them. Apparently many others where thinking the same as me. Also, I was thinking of a .308 too! Turns ouit everything that I've read is very good about these rifles. Evidenally Tikka is bretta's rifle division. Always hear they are a good quality rifle for the $. The one thing that I did hear was its not that great when your using those heavy rounds. I talked to someone that had a Tikka T3 light in 300 Win. He (and this isen't the only person I've heard this from) said that it would really rock him a lot and it didn't shoot as great even worse off hand. When it's that light of a rifle your going to shake more. And with no weight to control the rifle it's going to climb and kick like a mule. But I was thinking about the .308 like you so I'm still thinking about it.

**Also, if you might be looking to sell a pre-64 shoot me an e-mail or PM I'd be interested to talk.

[BarnesX.308]

What caliber are your pre-64s? Always wanted one.

Please say it's 375 H&H!!!

[IMR]

Hey ACE and Barnes.......well- OK ! IT IS A 375...... but through hard work and discipline dieted down to a 270. Way accurate with my recipe but under 3000. Standard Win. M-70 from 1954, 24 in. NIB when I got it. Was load tested and developed then put away a few years ago. Started with and stayed with Nosler 130 BAll.Tip. Used something less than 150 bullets to see what this rifle was about.

AceArcher OK when I decide but the 270 will be first

[BarnesX.308]

You said you're thinking of selling a couple pre-64s. What's the other one?

[IMR]

1954 Featherweight 308... 99%, metal butt, and like most all those Winchesters- just beautiful AMERICAN walnut, nothing grade fancy- just very nice and warm. Has a raised cheek piece / monte carlo. Again, load tested, carried on two hunts.

[BarnesX.308]

Thanks. I have a 308 already. Doesn't mean I shouldn't buy another :D, just wouldn't get through committee (wife) :D.

[IMR]

Hey Barnse, try it under New Business, sub-topic Emergency Preparedness- alternative location equipment. !