Got my first rifle

[NasssTNate]

First Rifle for backcountry - elk, bear, sheep
Tikka T3X Lite 30-06 with a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40 CDS ZL Duplex
Extra Low Rings
Got the scope and rifle for $100off each. Pretty excited.

 

[RS3579]

Nice setup. Good luck.

 

[Spiral Horn]

Congratulations! Cannot go wrong with a Tikka in the venerable 30-06. It’s a very underrated cartridge, tons of ammo choices, hits game very hard but still has tolerable recoil. Great choice that should provide many years of enjoyment. It will certainly wallop all of the animals you listed.

 

[Motown]

Great setup there! Just a word of advice, do yourself a favor and throw a limbsaver recoil pad on it. Tikkas are awesome rifles that will serve you well but they will kick a bit especially in an 06.

 

[NasssTNate]

Thanks, good tip.

 

[lyle_destroys]

Good pick on both! I love my Tikka and my leupolds have served me well.

 

[16Bore]

Now close the chapter on “Rifle Shit to Worry About”

Next....

 

[LightFoot]

Great choice. Limbsaver is a great idea. A threaded brake goes a long way, too.

>>>----JAKE----->

 

[Catahoula]

Congratulation.

 

[Deerfield]

Great setup there! Just a word of advice, do yourself a favor and throw a limbsaver recoil pad on it. Tikkas are awesome rifles that will serve you well but they will kick a bit especially in an 06.

I’ll second the limbsaver. While you’re at it, I’d put a vertical grip on it too. Makes a big difference in my opinion. They’re still on sale through Beretta for $15. Code #CSPRO156 makes it $12.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I think you have a great set-up. I would also recommend the Limbsaver pad and the vertical grip. Those are pretty cheap upgrades. If you can’t get the trigger pull down to where you want it, you can get an aftermarket spring pretty cheap, too.

 

[mfsights257]

Perfect setup for NA, Congrats! Good luck!

 

[bielenbm]

Sweet setup! a tikka might be my next gun

 

[davescarp]

I’ll second the limbsaver. While you’re at it, I’d put a vertical grip on it too. Makes a big difference in my opinion. They’re still on sale through Beretta for $15. Code #CSPRO156 makes it $12.

Thanks, gave it free shipping too. Just bought 2!

 

[Montucky]

Sweet Mountain Rifle

 

[Wapiti1]

Nice. What is the sling on there? I haven't seen one like that.

That will serve you well.

Jeremy

 

[thinhorn_AK]

How do you like that scope? I’ve been interested in one of those for a little while now.

 

[NasssTNate]

haven’t put it to real use yet, but what swayed me on it from research was, that for the money, it has decent low light capability, the dial system is very good and their customer service is great. I managed to find a new dealer demo for a great price and it looks like they sent me a new one instead of the demo anyway, so I can’t complain. Once I settle in on a cartridge/bullet I’ll likely order the custom dial for it (free for the first one when you get a new scope).

 

[16Bore]

If you’re into mono’s, I think the 168 TSX is king.

 

[Mr Drysdale]

Great combo. I too have a Tikka T3 SL in 7RM with the VX3i 4.5 x 14-40. I have been very happy with this set up. Did install the Limbsaver and mine loves the Barnes TTSX ammo.