New Tikka T3X

[STS556]

I picked up a Tikka T3X in .223 a few weeks ago for a chassis build. I planned on using an XLR chassis but they have a 5 to 6 month wait time. It seems all the chassis makers have a long wait time right now. So I figured I would use an Oryx for now until XLR had much shorter wait times. I don't like traditional rifle stocks so I needed a chassis as soon as possible. The Oryx in black was out of stock everywhere but EuroOptic, where I bought everything pictured including the rifle, came through and found an Oryx in black even though they were out of stock on them.

To be honest, the Oryx feels like a much more expensive chassis even though it is an entry level chassis. The only things I need are some spacers for the buttstock for a longer length of pull and I need to go to to the high scope rings to get a comfortable cheek weld. Right now with the cheek piece in its lowest position, my head is at a 45 degree angle when looking through the scope. Its not very comfortable. Other than those issues, its a great chassis. I may keep it for longer than I thought, maybe until XLR has something different looking. I just need to decide weather I want a Harris or Atlas bipod.

Tikka T3X in .223
MDT Oryx chassis
Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50 scope MOA
Talley scope mounts

 

[FP1201]

I have the T3X Tactical chassis Rifle and that rifle shoots as accurately as my old Remington 40X (which will drill damn near the same hole all day)

 

[STS556]

I got the Tikka because I have heard they are insanely accurate right out of the box.

I just picked up one Magpul AICS 10 round mag to see if it works properly. I have read the Oryx chassis can be a little finicky with magazines depending what brand action you have. The general concensus seems to be the Tikka likes the Pmags in the Oryx chassis. I hope to try it out within the next few weeks. If the Pmag works well, then a few more will have to be ordered.

 

[FP1201]

I got the Tikka because I have heard they are insanely accurate right out of the box.

I just picked up one Magpul AICS 10 round mag to see if it works properly. I have read the Oryx chassis can be a little finicky with magazines depending what brand action you have. The general consensus seems to be the Tikka likes the Pmags in the Oryx chassis. I hope to try it out within the next few weeks. If the Pmag works well, then a few more will have to be ordered.

The Tac Compact and Tac-X use a proprietary, ten shot Box Magazine that runs ~$75 each.
I set the rifle up with a Sig BDX optic, zeroed and shot ~20 rounds out of it myself, then we had a Student here from Germany and he ran another hundred through it with very repeatable accuracy... when you're limited to a couple hundred yards, you have to get creative with targets or it really gets boring... The rifle was built to shoot long range, and when you can't, well it's a waste.

 

[STS556]

I orginally wanted the Tact A1 but nobody had it in stock and had no idea when they would have them in stock. So I opted to go the way I did because I am impatient and wanted it right now.

I loaded the Pmag with a few rounds and it cycled through with no problems. I still want to wait until I actually shoot it to order more mags.

 

[m1a_scoutguy]

Depending on what you're looking for these guys have lots of good Tikka stuff.

https://www.mountaintactical.com/

 

[STS556]

Depending on what you're looking for these guys have lots of good Tikka stuff.

https://www.mountaintactical.com/

Thanks. I will definately check them out.