Tikka T3x LITE ROUGHTECH DESERT
Approx. Price: 1515€
The Tikka T3x Lite combines high performance with lightweight ease. The synthetic stock is the key to modular features: interchangeable and adjustable for different body shapes. Already a legend as an all-rounder for all forms of hunting.
The T3x Lite Roughtech Desert brings the Desert Roughtech finish to the T3x Lite, for arid and steppe environments where reliability and concealment are essential.
Firearm configuration
Technical data
BrandTikka
ModelT3x
SubmodelT3x LITE ROUGHTECH DESERT
Type of firearmRifle
Sub-type of firearmBolt action
CategoryHunting
Availability
Available
HandednessRight-handed
Accuracy gurantee
SUB-MOA
Interchangeable Barrel
NO
Barrel Diameter (mm)18
Barrel Diameter (inches)0.7
Thread
YES
Barrel fluted
YES
Muzzle brake
YES
Barrel FinishStainless
Barrel MaterialSteel
Barrel Brand—
Type of stockStraight stock
Stock MaterialSynthetic
Fullstock
NO
Stock finishingDesert
Fire mechanismStriker
Trigger typeSet trigger
Adjustable trigger
YES
Removable Magazine
YES
Open sights
NO
Choke
—
Type of choke—
Number of chokes—
Bases—
Optics—
Additional Content
Where to buy?
Gunloupe
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