There are compromises made when you choose a short barrel lightweight rifle chambered in magnum calibres. This Battue has a 20" barrel and is chambered in 300 WSM. As such there is an associated loss in velocity and increase in felt recoil. This video discusses those pro's and con's of the Tikka T3 Lite Battue. After some reflection I think this rifle should really be dedicated to establishing zeroes with light to moderate weight bullets. 150gr to 168gr projectiles of good quality that can be driven HARD may be best suited for this rifle. The 200gr bullets tested in this video are likely not appropriate for this little fire-cracker. I have more work to do with this rifle and I'm going to start with some 150gr BARNES TTSX bullets.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Tikka T3 Lite Battue 300 WSM Pro's and Con's
There are compromises made when you choose a short barrel lightweight rifle chambered in magnum calibres. This Battue has a 20" barrel and is chambered in 300 WSM. As such there is an associated loss in velocity and increase in felt recoil. This video discusses those pro's and con's of the Tikka T3 Lite Battue. After some reflection I think this rifle should really be dedicated to establishing zeroes with light to moderate weight bullets. 150gr to 168gr projectiles of good quality that can be driven HARD may be best suited for this rifle. The 200gr bullets tested in this video are likely not appropriate for this little fire-cracker. I have more work to do with this rifle and I'm going to start with some 150gr BARNES TTSX bullets.
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For aftermarket mounts, check out DNZ, they make a wonderful integrated base & rings. Or if you prefer a rail, EGW, HSS in Australia or Tikka Precision all make them. Much less expensive and better than the optilock rings IMO. Have a DNZ mount on my T3 varmint and it's ideal. With the right rail and rings, you may be able to keep the rear sight and have a quick detach, return to zero capability. Thanks for the vid!
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