Tikka T3X CTR
Light Sako/Tikka-action precision rifle with adjustable single-stage trigger, 10-round Tikka detachable magazine, integral 17mm rail dovetails, and threaded muzzle.
- Price
- $1,289
- Weight
- 7 lb 6.4 oz
- Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .223 Rem, 6.5 PRC
- Rail
- picatinny
- Best For
- range traininghuntingcompetition
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Key Highlights
- •Best Tikka-action factory rifle for the price under $2,000
- •Adjustable 2.2 to 4.4 lb single-stage trigger is competition-usable from the box
- •Light enough at 7.4 lb to double as a hunting rifle
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Overview
The Tikka T3X CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) is the Sako-built precision rifle most shooters land on after they outgrow a Ruger American or Bergara HMR but cannot justify a Cross or RPR. The 6.5 Creedmoor model lists a 20 or 24 inch stainless cold-hammer-forged barrel with 1:8 twist and 5/8x24 threads, a 10-round Tikka detachable magazine, a fully adjustable single-stage trigger from 2.2 to 4.4 lb, integral 17mm scope dovetails plus removable Picatinny rail support, and an adjustable cheek riser on the synthetic stock.
Key Features
- 20 or 24 inch stainless cold-hammer-forged barrel with 1:8 twist
- 5/8x24 threaded muzzle for suppressors and brakes
- Adjustable single-stage trigger from 2.2 to 4.4 lb
- 10-round Tikka detachable magazine
- Adjustable cheek piece on synthetic CTR stock
- Integral 17mm dovetail with optional Picatinny rail
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Sako/Tikka action is one of the smoothest factory bolts at any price
- +Adjustable trigger is genuinely match-grade from the box
- +Light enough at 7.4 lb to carry, heavy enough to shoot bags
Cons
- −Tikka detachable mags are proprietary, not AICS compatible
- −No factory ARCA or M-LOK forend without an aftermarket chassis
- −Chassis swap path means new bottom metal, not a drop-in Rem 700 ecosystem
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .223 Rem, and additional CTR chamberings
- Barrel Length
- 20 inches on JRTXC382S model; 24 inches on stainless 6.5 Creedmoor variant
- Overall Length
- About 39.7 to 43.7 inches depending on barrel
- weight
- 7.4 lb without optic on common 6.5 Creedmoor configuration
- Twist Rate
- 1:8 RH on 6.5 Creedmoor
- trigger
- Adjustable single-stage, 2.2 to 4.4 lb
- magazine
- 10-round Tikka detachable polymer magazine
- Muzzle Device
- 5/8x24 threaded muzzle with thread protector
- railSystem
- Integral 17mm dovetail, removable Picatinny rail available
- sku
- JRTXC382S
- msrp
- $1,249 on 20 inch stainless, higher on 24 inch and Multicam variants
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