Tikka T3 Laminated Stock Review

The checkering on the rifle isn t as aggressive or classic in appearance as one might like.

Tikka t3 laminated stock review.

The polymer stock of the t3 lite shaves a few ounces off the weight of the hunter. Steel parts are finished in matte blue with the bolt polished to a shine. The thin 22 4 spotter contour cold hammer forged barrel is housed in a black plastic stock with a plastic trigger guard and bottom metal. Give your tikka t3 rifle an upgrade with a variety of stocks from tikka.

T3 laminated stainless withstands demanding weather conditions with a free floating stainless steel barrel that is cold hammer forged. I have a tikka m695 in stainless laminate in 25 06 rem. I bought my tikka t3x superlite 30 06 used last winter off of rokslide and planned to replace the stock to lower the overall weight of the rifle. These stocks are right handed and come in either a laminate lite or sporter style configuration.

In addition to their modular stock options and rail attachment capabilities these rifles are equipped with insanely strong steel recoil lugs to handle even the toughest calibers. What follows is both a review and how to article for finishing an aftermarket stock. These stocks feature standard polymer design or different wood grain patterns and provide you with extras like sling swivels ergonomic grips and recoil pads. The stock comes with a factory installed recoil pad as well as both a front and rear sling swivel stud.

In heavy calibers the aluminum recoil lug might be an issue. The t3 lite is geared towards the hunting market and is equipped as such. A factory replacement for t3 laminated stainless models this is perfect for replacing a damaged stock or for upgrading the current stock on your t3. Tikka t3 in hand i couldn t wait to start my review.

T3x laminated stainless is designed to withstand demanding weather conditions. This black and gray laminate stock is a tikka factory original replacement component and is compatible with right handed tikka t3 rifles. The recoil pad is not as firm as the steel of an original swedish mauser but it could be improved. I am going to put in my will that i want that rifle buried with me i have one t 3 in blued synthetic that came to me in a nib deal i just could not pass up.

Likewise tikka offers their rifle chambered in some of the most popular hunting rounds including 243 winchester 308 winchester 30 06 springfield and even 7mm. Tikka t3x laminated stainless is a weather resistant sharp looking grey stock for the adventurous hunter.