New Stocks and Upgraded Triggers for Tikka T3
The Tikka T3 is a popular hunting rifle worldwide. The T3 Sporter, a new variant of the T3, is used for match shooting in Europe. On this side of the Atlantic, there has been growing interest among tactical shooters in the T3 because it offers a strong, rigid receiver, smooth-running bolt, and highly functional detachable box magazine. At least two tactical stock suppliers, Manners Composite Stocks and KRG, are offering high-end tactical stocks for T3 actions. Shown below is KRG’s new Whiskey 3 Modular Chassis (W3C) for the Tikka T3. We’ll be testing a Tikka T3 project rifle fitted in the W3C Chassis later this year.
JARD Triggers for Tikka T3
Tikka T3s are very nice rifles out of the box, but the T3’s trigger pull weight is a bit on the heavy side for match shooting. JARD now offers drop-in trigger kits for the Tikka T3, as well as complete Tikka T3 replacement trigger assemblies. With the $110.00 trigger upgrade kit, you can get your T3 trigger down to a crisp, 1.0 pound pull. JARD’s full Tikka trigger assembly, priced at $132.00, can be set for pull weights as low as 12 ounces. The full trigger assembly not only gives you a nice, light pull, but it also offers Over-Travel and Sear Engagement adjustability not provided by the factory trigger. For more info, or to order, visit www.JARDinc.com or call (712) 324-7409.
Looks awfully like the Sako TRG folding stock, except without the ability to fold, or the Anschutz-style bottom accessory rail.
Don’t waste your money on aftermarket triggers! Get this spring for $6.95, here http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i33.html I put one in last year it was a definite improvement in my T-3 Varmint 22-250, close to one and a half pounds like advertised.
For Tikka T3 you could Found AICS type stock from http://www.roedale.de/epages/index.htm OR For composite & bench stock http://www.robertsoncomposites.com/
But that very nice to see Sakko look on tikka
Anyone have the single-set trigger mechanism?
… The trigger mechanism can also be “SET” by pushing the trigger for-
ward until it stops. The rifle can now be fired with only a light touch….When the trigger is in the “SET” position, the trigger weight is 2 – 2.5N (7 –
9oz.) …
http://www.tikka.fi/pdf/manuals/TikkaT3_RH.pdf
Tanner, be fair with the numbers — there’s a BIG difference between the 12 ounces (0.75 lbs.) offered by the JARD complete trigger assembly and 1.5 pounds. The JARD is literally half the pull weight. Also the JARD offers adjustable overtravel and sear engagement. For many shooters the lighter pull and the adjustability are well worth the costs.
Thank you Paul, for clarifying that. I just assumed most shooters had used the rifle in a similar fashion I did, as a hunting rifle. I must admit I’ve been quite happy with the trigger and replacement spring though, hopefully others can use that link I provided.