Tikka T3
The Tikka T3 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Sako under their Tikka brand in Riihimäki, Finland since 2003.[1] The series is available in a wide variety of different sight, calibre and stock configurations as well as several barrel lengths. The rifle series was developed by Sako product development team led by Kari Kuparinen.[1]
| Tikka T3 | |
|---|---|
 Tikka T3 rifle | |
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sako |
| Designed | 2003 |
| Manufacturer | Sako |
| Produced | 2003–present |
| Variants | T3: T3 Hunter T3 Hunter Stainless T3 Hunter Fluted Barrel T3 Hunter Stainless Fluted T3 Forest T3 Lite T3 Lite Stainless T3 Lite Adjustable T3 Laminated Stainless T3 Camo Stainless T3 Compact T3 Battue T3 Battue Lite T3 Varmint T3 Varmint Stainless T3 Super Varmint T3 Compact Tactical Rifle T3 TAC T3 Sporter T3x: T3x Arctic T3x TAC A1 T3x Compact T3x Lite Adjustable T3x Lite T3x Lite Stainless T3x TAC T3x Camo Stainless T3x Sporter T3x Compact Tactical Rifle T3x Varmint Stainless T3x Super Varmint T3x Varmint T3x Laminated Stainless T3x Moose hunter (9.3x62) T3x Battue Lite T3x Battue T3x Hunter Stainless Fluted T3x Hunter Fluted Barrel T3x Hunter Stainless T3x Hunter T3x Lite Veil Wideland T3x Lite Veil Alpine T3x Lite Roughtech T3x UPR T3 Tactical PN/GN C19 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) to 5.1 kg (11.2 lb) empty |
| Length | 910 mm (35.83 in) / 675 mm (26.57 in) (stock folded) to 1,140 mm (44.88 in) |
| Barrel length | 406 mm (15.98 in) 510 mm (20.08 in) 570 mm (22.44 in) 600 mm (23.62 in) 620 mm (24.41 in) |
| Cartridge | .204 Ruger .222 Remington .223 Remington .22-250 Remington .243 Winchester .25-06 Remington .260 Remington 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5×55mm .270 Winchester .270 Winchester Short Magnum 7mm-08 Remington 7×64mm 7mm Remington Magnum .308 Winchester/7.62×51mm NATO .30-06 Springfield .300 Winchester Short Magnum .300 Winchester Magnum 8×57 IS .338 Federal .338 Winchester Magnum 9.3×62mm |
| Action | Bolt action, two locking lugs |
| Feed system | 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-round single stack or 10-round double stack detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Open or aperture; day or night optics |
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Tikka T3 Hunter and Tikka T3 Sporter rifles.
Tikka T3 Sporter .223 Rem with Bushnell scope
In 2016 the series received an overhaul and the improved models were named Tikka T3x.[2][3] All improved parts of the T3x are compatible with the older T3 models.[2][4]
Users
French National Gendarmerie Republican Guard snipers using a Tikka T3 Tactical PN/GN.
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Canada: Licensed variant of the T3 CTR designated C19 manufactured by Colt Canada used by Canadian Rangers.[5] The Tikka T3x Arctic is a civilian version of the C-19.[6]
France: T3 Tactical PN/GN used by French National Police and French National Gendarmerie. Chambered in 7.62×51mm.[7]
India: T3 TAC used by the Indian Navy MARCOS (Marine Commandos). A total of 177 rifles, chambered in 7.62×51mm.[8]
See also
- Tikka T1x, Tikka rimfire rifle with strong visual and ergonomic resemblance to the Tikka T3 series.
- Tikka M55 and Tikka M65, the original Tikkakoski factory rifles on which the Tikka rifle development is based on.
- Sako TRG, Sako long range sniper rifle series.
References
- "Tikka T3 Lite" (in Finnish). Waffenlager. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- "Tikka T3x 2016 uutuus!" (in Finnish). Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- Tom R (March 8, 2016). "T3x, The New Tikka". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- Nathaniel F (May 21, 2016). "Tikka Shows Off New T3x Rifle at NRA 2016". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- Fouchard, Steven (September 28, 2015). "Canadian Rangers approve of smaller, more powerful new rifles". Canadian Army. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- Nathaniel F (September 8, 2016). "You Will Soon Be Able to Own The C-19 Canadian Ranger Rifle – Tikka Introduces the "Arctic"". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- "La nouvelle arme des observateurs tireurs de la gendarmerie" (in French). GIGN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- Rahul Bedi (July 29, 2016). "Indian Navy special forces to get 177 sniper rifles". janes.com. IHS Markit. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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