Tikka T3
Finnish hunting rifle
The Tikka T3 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Sako under their Tikka brand in Riihimäki, Finland, since 2003.
Design
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.
Variants
T3 Tactical PN/GN
Used by law enforcement in France. Chambered in 7.62×51mm.
T3 TAC
Used by the Indian Navy MARCOS. Chambered in 7.62×51mm.
Tikka T3x
In 2016, the T3 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.
All improved parts of the T3x are backward compatible with the older T3 models.
Colt Canada C19
Licensed variant of the T3 CTR manufactured by Colt Canada.
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