Tikka Super Varmint

[Mark M.]

Has anyone had any experience with one, thoughts please, thanks

 

[bullseyeshtr]

I own one of the new T3X models in 243. I'm very happy with it and shoots very well.

 

[Carl S]

Good rifles.

 

[ken158]

I picked up my long sought after Tikka T3X SV in .223 last weekend. Put a trigger spring in it and mounted a Leupold. Went to the range yesterday for my standard shoot and clean, shoot and clean barrel break in while putting the scope on paper. I will be loading 50, 55 and 60 grain Vmax test loads this weekend and hope for a calm day for group shooting next week. Fire away if you have any questions about the SV.

 

[Mark M.]

I picked up my long sought after Tikka T3X SV in .223 last weekend. Put a trigger spring in it and mounted a Leupold. Went to the range yesterday for my standard shoot and clean, shoot and clean barrel break in while putting the scope on paper. I will be loading 50, 55 and 60 grain Vmax test loads this weekend and hope for a calm day for group shooting next week. Fire away if you have any questions about the SV.

I have one being delivered in 6.5 cm next week, snuck up on one nib at gunbroker for 1175. I couldn't believe it, can't what to do the same with what your doing.
How's the bottom metal? Was thinking about replacing with one made by Mountain tactical, but thought I'd see what the factory looked like first, didn't want to jump the gun

 

[ken158]

I have one being delivered in 6.5 cm next week, snuck up on one nib at gunbroker for 1175. I couldn't believe it, can't what to do the same with what your doing.
How's the bottom metal? Was thinking about replacing with one made by Mountain tactical, but thought I'd see what the factory looked like first, didn't want to jump the gun

You got a screaming deal at that price because my dealer cost was $1380. The bottom metal is excellent IMO - nothing to change there. I have a professional inch pound torque wrench that measures in and out and my stock screws were 60 inch pounds from the factory. I did replace my trigger spring and the pull is now 1.5 lbs. Mine has the 23.7” barrel and it is somewhat front heavy but handles well on bench bags.

 

[nakneker]

I have one of the new super varmint in 6.5 PRC, nothing negative to say about it. I’m a Tikka fan anyways and this rifle shoots like most do, 5 shots .5 are the norm with 143 ELDXs and Berger 140s. I do think they are priced a little high but I like everything about them.

 

[Mark M.]

You got a screaming deal at that price because my dealer cost was $1380. The bottom metal is excellent IMO - nothing to change there. I have a professional inch pound torque wrench that measures in and out and my stock screws were 60 inch pounds from the factory. I did replace my trigger spring and the pull is now 1.5 lbs. Mine has the 23.7” barrel and it is somewhat front heavy but handles well on bench bags.

Pick mine up today, love it

 

[kochie]

Pick mine up today, love it

Thinking about getting one in the 223 what about the spring & where you getting the spring. The factory spring not very good?

 

[Mark M.]

The Titka triggers are great. You can adjust them down to about 2 1/2 pounds, but if you want lighter tikka offers a simple replacement Spring. You can adjust them down to about 12 oz.
You can buy the Spring from eBay. For about $18 shipped

 

[kochie]

The Titka triggers are great. You can adjust them down to about 2 1/2 pounds, but if you want lighter tikka offers a simple replacement Spring. You can adjust them down to about 12 oz.
You can buy the Spring from eBay. For about $18 shipped

ok thanks a lot I would think 2 1/2 pounds is good for hunting

 

[ken158]

You can get the lite trigger spring from Mountain Tactical and a few other places. Tikka does not offer a replacement spring of a lesser poundage. Spring brought my SV down to 1.5 pounds.

 

[marchx]

@Mark M. Great choice. I have CTR and a Super Varmint with hair trigger. Both great rifles. Capable of winning local club matches. I still use them for hunting.

 

[Gary in MD]

There’s a guy on our classifieds that sells the springs, mrh1958 (I think that’s his handle)
I bought one from him and put into my Teeker. Easy to install, took about 5 minutes.

 

[Mark M.]

Scope arrived today, Tract Optics 4-20×50, clarity is absolutely Superb

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Scope arrived today, Tract Optics 4-20×50, clarity is absolutely Superb

Tikka did a bang up job on that rifle. Is the barrel profile somewhere close to a Remington Varmint/sendero?

 

[nakneker]

Tikka did a bang up job on that rifle. Is the barrel profile somewhere close to a Remington Varmint/sendero?

By look and feel yes. I’ll take a couple measurements off the barrel when I get home but it’s feels very close to me.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

By look and feel yes. I’ll take a couple measurements off the barrel when I get home but it’s feels very close to me.

Thank you!

 

[nakneker]

Thank you!

Mine is .875 at the halfway mark and .873 at the muzzle. Hope that helps.

 

[Retired Guy]

I just got a Super Varmint in .223. It's taking me a little while to get used to the trigger but I'm easily grouping under 1" at 100 yards with my mass produced reloads.

Spare mags (6 round) are available at GunMagWarehouse and Midway at this time.