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.

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Key Highlights

•Best Tikka-action factory rifle for the price under $2,000
•Adjustable 2.5 to 4.5 lb single-stage trigger is competition-usable from the box
•Light enough at 7.4 lb to double as a hunting rifle

Specifications

Price: $1,249
Weight: 7 lb 6.400000000000006 oz
Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .223 Rem, 6.5 PRC
Rail Type: picatinny
Best For: range training hunting competition

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: bolt-actionfamily: modern-rifleuse: huntinguse: precisionuse: prscaliber: 65cmcaliber: 308caliber: 762x51caliber: 223thread: 5/8x24interface: picatinny-toprail: picatinnybarrel: long

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 2.5 to 4.5 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 2.5 to 4.5 lb
10-round Tikka detachable magazine
Adjustable cheek piece on synthetic CTR stock
Integral 17mm dovetail with optional Picatinny rail

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, 6.5 PRC, and additional CTR chamberings
Barrel Length: 20 inches on JRTXC382S model 5; 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, 2.5 to 4.5 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
msrp: $1,249 on 20 inch stainless, higher on 24 inch and Multicam variants