Tikka T3 Laminated Stock Review

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.

Tikka t3 laminated stock review.

Tikka t3 in hand i couldn t wait to start my review. The recoil pad is not as firm as the steel of an original swedish mauser but it could be improved. 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. Steel parts are finished in matte blue with the bolt polished to a shine.

Give your tikka t3 rifle an upgrade with a variety of stocks from tikka. What follows is both a review and how to article for finishing an aftermarket stock. 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. These stocks feature standard polymer design or different wood grain patterns and provide you with extras like sling swivels ergonomic grips and recoil pads.

Tikka t3x laminated stainless is a weather resistant sharp looking grey stock for the adventurous hunter. 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. 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. 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.

T3 laminated stainless withstands demanding weather conditions with a free floating stainless steel barrel that is cold hammer forged. The polymer stock of the t3 lite shaves a few ounces off the weight of the hunter. The t3 lite is geared towards the hunting market and is equipped as such. The receiver bolt and bolt handle are all made of stainless steel providing even the most adventurous hunters with reliable stability and pinpoint accuracy.

These stocks are right handed and come in either a laminate lite or sporter style configuration. In heavy calibers the aluminum recoil lug might be an issue. This black and gray laminate stock is a tikka factory original replacement component and is compatible with right handed tikka t3 rifles. T3x laminated stainless is designed to withstand demanding weather conditions.

Weather can change in minutes but the accuracy and performance of this rifle stands for years. The checkering on the rifle isn t as aggressive or classic in appearance as one might like.