7#2oz, to be exact....as you see it.
Agreed; very solid and legitimate point about needing to shoot identical rifles for a true comparison.Is the .4lb weight difference just a matter of material or did Tikka change their stock dimensions at all when they moved to the T3X? The physics are what they are, but you need to shoot rifles identical to each other to feel them.
Thanks. I’m on the fence between a Tikka stainless lite and Winchester 70 EWSS in 30-06. Sounds like Tikka with a limb saver is the way to go for an all around package, escpecially if it’s suppressed.
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I have an older model T3 in .300 wm. It's a tack driver, but it kicks harder than any other rifle I've ever shot. I just put a limbsaver on it, so I am curious to see what the difference is.
A friend has a t3 300wm, dang does that thing kick. Not at all pleasant. I have a sako 85fl 30-06 and honestly doesn't bother me to shot, but that tikka is not pleasant.
If you aren't a fan of recoil, throw a muzzle break on it. Will take it down, I have one on my 300wm and I can easily spot the shots in the scope. Some people say they are loud, not really if you wear protection.
FWIW, I think stock geometry plays a part in what people are talking about with how you perceive recoil, and my EWSS in .308 is a pleasure to shoot. I've had other .308s that have really sharp, painful recoil, but the 70 EWSS does a great job of mitigating it.
Having a matching rifle in a smaller caliber to practice with is solid advice.Everyone wants an ultralight thumper until it’s time to shoot it. Which is why a matching 223 is your best friend.
"One pushes one snaps" is the exact problem I was trying to describe. Can you explain how the angle of the comb lends itself to the push or snap?I have 2 30-06. Both similar weight and barrel length. Recoil pads are very similar in thickness. One pushes once snaps. It's all in the angle of the comb. IMO