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 T3x 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 6.5 PRC .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 |
In 2016, the series received an overhaul and the improved models were named Tikka T3x. The main changes were an enlarged ejection port, a steel recoil lug replacing the T3's aluminium lug, and a metal bolt shroud replacing the T3's plastic.[2][3] All improved parts of the T3x are backward compatible with the older T3 models.[2][4]
Users
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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). Chambered in 7.62×51mm.[8]
Ukraine: Used by Territorial Defense Forces.[9]
Gallery
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Tikka T3 Hunter and Tikka T3 Sporter rifles -
Tikka T3 Sporter .223 Rem with Bushnell scope -
French National Gendarmerie Republican Guard snipers using a Tikka T3 Tactical PN/GN.
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See also
edit- 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
edit- ^ a b "Tikka T3 Lite" (in Finnish). Waffenlager. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Ukrainian Hunter turns sniper to defend Kyiv | Blog". countydeerstalking.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
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