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]
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 -
Tikka T3 Sporter .223 Rem with Bushnell scope -
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.
References
- ^ a b "Tikka T3 Lite" (in Finnish). Waffenlager. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ a b "Tikka T3x 2016 uutuus!" (in Finnish). Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Tom R (March 8, 2016). "T3x, The New Tikka". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Nathaniel F (May 21, 2016). "Tikka Shows Off New T3x Rifle at NRA 2016". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Fouchard, Steven (September 28, 2015). "Canadian Rangers approve of smaller, more powerful new rifles". Canadian Army. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Nathaniel F (September 8, 2016). "You Will Soon Be Able to Own The C-19 Canadian Ranger Rifle – Tikka Introduces the "Arctic"". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "La nouvelle arme des observateurs tireurs de la gendarmerie" (in French). GIGN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Rahul Bedi (July 29, 2016). "Indian Navy special forces to get 177 sniper rifles". janes.com. IHS Markit. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Ukrainian Hunter turns sniper to defend Kyiv | Blog". countydeerstalking.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Equipment used by Armed Police within Essex Police - a Freedom of Information request to Essex Police". WhatDoTheyKnow. 2014-08-30. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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