Outdoor Guns · #1
T3x Lite
Tikka
#1
T3x Lite
Tikka
Gear
Why it made the list
The default all-around hunting rifle. Sub-MOA out of the box more often than not, a glass-smooth action, and a trigger that needs no aftermarket help. Cold-hammer-forged barrel, modular stock, and a price that undercuts rifles that shoot worse.
Pros
- Consistently accurate from the factory
- Smoothest action at any price near it
- Excellent single-stage trigger
Cons
- Synthetic stock feels hollow to some
- Detachable magazines are not cheap
Best uses
- Deer, elk and general big game
- A one-rifle battery
- All-weather mountain hunting
Where to buy the T3x Lite
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