T3X or X-Bolt ?

[Squid556]

Been needing to round out my collection with a good 308 bolt gun. Having trouble deciding between the Tikka T3X and the Browning X bolt.

To preface. Not much of a hunter. Will be used for shilouette long range target and hopefully nothing else if you get my drift.

Which is the better rifle for the task?

 

[55fairlane]

Personally I would look at savage if your set on buying a factory rifle, otherwise wise have you thought about "spec'ing out" your rifle.....start with a receiver, add a barrel, trigger, bottom metal & stock.....I personally cannot find a factory out of the box rifle that fits my needs, cost is about the same once you consider changing stock or trigger on a factory build.

 

[NyleRN]

I've had Savages before. They shoot well but they have extraction issues at times. It's hit or miss. Their actions are decent. I have 2 CTRs in Manners stocks. One 308 and a 6.5C. Not only do they shoot extremely well but the Tikka action rivals custom actions. It's super smooth and slick. Remember that Tikka is Sako's offspring. I have $1700 invested in each of my Tikkas minus the optics, rings and suppressors. Factory trigger is excellent. I'm not sure if Manners makes a drop in stock for the Tikka anymore. A custom action and barrel by themselves will cost you almost that.

 

[patience0830]

Tikka or Sako. Maybe Christiansen Arms. Seems I saw a sale on those in the last couple days but I cannot remember where. Natchez Shooters supply, maybe?

 

[42769vette]

T3x for the win between those options.

 

[Indianapail]

Been needing to round out my collection with a good 308 bolt gun. Having trouble deciding between the Tikka T3X and the Browning X bolt.
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To preface. Not much of a hunter. Will be used for shilouette long range target and hopefully nothing else if you get my drift.

Which is the better rifle for the task?

T3X is apparently incredible

 

[Elcidaviator]

Been needing to round out my collection with a good 308 bolt gun. Having trouble deciding between the Tikka T3X and the Browning X bolt.
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To preface. Not much of a hunter. Will be used for shilouette long range target and hopefully nothing else if you get my drift.

Which is the better rifle for the task?

Hands down the T3X. You can shoot it now and when you want to start really getting into the sport, you can modify it to your hearts desire. You can get a prefit barrel for T3X, not the x-bolt. That right there would sway me to the T3X.

 

[Hawkeye7br]

Where are you shooting HP rifle silhouette?

 

[Squid556]

Where are you shooting HP rifle silhouette?

Friends with farm ground mostly. And occasionally Bass and Bucks in Wabash. Can go to 750 there.

 

[johntheplinker]

Obviously the Tikka...

 

[two70]

Given how much the new Tikkas have jumped in price, you might as well just get a Sako S20. It's probably the best deal going currently on a quality rifle.

 

[Creedmoor]

I would suggest something homegrown.

Remington 700 5-R Gen 2 Bolt Action Centerfire Rifle 308 Winchester 24

Built off the legendary 700 action, the Remington 700 5-R sets the benchmark for accuracy and durability. Much like M-24, the barrel is cold hammer...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[DCNelson]

Tikka would be my choice, I've recently purchased a T3X Tac A1 and the fit/finish is outstanding and typical Tikka. Add the fact they pride themselves with a quality barrel/trigger and out of the box you won't need to do anything.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Since just target shooting, would a more "PRS" style gun be better for your needs vs. a hunting platform?

 

[Bill2905]

I own a Tikka T3X CTR and give it high marks. Smooth action with good fit and finish. Don't have any experience with the X-Bolt.

 

[Squid556]

Since just target shooting, would a more "PRS" style gun be better for your needs vs. a hunting platform?

Normally I’d say yes.

But in the use of “hopefully I’d never need it”, I want to keep the weight down in the hunting rifle range.

 

[Squid556]

I own a Tikka T3X CTR and give it high marks. Smooth action with good fit and finish. Don't have any experience with the X-Bolt.

Thoughts on the CTR versus the standard? Magazine looks substantially different. Looks kinda heavy.

 

[NyleRN]

The CTR stock has a built in cheek riser and the forearm is a tad wider. CTR also has a medium profile barrel. They use better mags too.

 

[Bill2905]

Thoughts on the CTR versus the standard? Magazine looks substantially different. Looks kinda heavy.

The CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) has a heavier medium contour threaded barrel. The magazine has a higher capacity. It's probably better suited for shooting from a bipod or rest as opposed to the lighter sporter models. I didn't care much for the plastic stock and replaced it.

 

[Jarvitron]

If it were me between those two the T3X, I haven't heard a lot of good about the X-Bolt but lots of raves for Tikka.
I am personally leaning toward a Howa instead. Since I'm pretty convinced I will end up modifying the rifle, the $150-200 cheaper Howa price tag can go into the Better Stock and Bipod fund.
If sky were the limit I'd be on the waiting list for an ARC Coup De Grace.