Tikka T3

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

• 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]
• United Kingdom: Essex Police.^[10]

Gallery

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  Tikka T3 Hunter and Tikka T3 Sporter rifles
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  Tikka T3 Sporter .223 Rem with Bushnell scope
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  French National Gendarmerie Republican Guard snipers using a Tikka T3 Tactical PN/GN.

See also

• 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.