Tikka T3x Tac A1 LH - 6.5 Creedmoor - Best For Long Range?

Published on January 24, 2021
Duration: 23:45

This review of the Tikka T3x Tac A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor (left-handed) highlights its premium feel, smooth action, and thoughtful features. The presenter praises the easy bolt removal, ambidextrous magazine release, and the inclusion of two magazines. The trigger is noted as crisp and adjustable, with factory pull weight measured consistently around 4.6 lbs. Borescope inspection revealed a clean, uniform barrel, and the cycling of the action with live rounds was exceptionally smooth.

Quick Summary

The Tikka T3x Tac A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor offers a premium experience with its exceptionally smooth action, adjustable folding stock, and M-LOK compatibility. It includes two magazines and a muzzle brake. The trigger is crisp and adjustable, averaging 4.6 lbs from the factory, and borescope inspection shows a high-quality barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tikka T3x Tac A1 Unboxing
  2. 00:55Unboxing Contents: Box, Packaging, Manual, Magazines
  3. 01:53Included Muzzle Brake and Thread Protector
  4. 02:19Bolt Features and Coating
  5. 02:51Accessory Bag: Spacers, Sling Swivel, Allen Wrenches
  6. 03:40The Rifle: Left-Handed Action and Bolt Removal
  7. 05:18M-LOK Rail and Ergonomics
  8. 05:26Adjustable Cheek Riser and Buttstock
  9. 06:00First Impressions: Trigger Feel and Weight
  10. 06:27Safety Mechanism
  11. 06:38Magazine Design and Ambidextrous Release
  12. 07:14Action Smoothness and Lubrication
  13. 07:21Borescope Plan: Factory vs. Cleaned
  14. 08:08Folding Stock Feature
  15. 08:52Cocking Indicator
  16. 09:02Cycling with Live Rounds
  17. 09:25Bipod Mounting Considerations (M-LOK)
  18. 09:47Included M-LOK Sling Swivel
  19. 10:20Trigger Gauge Test Setup
  20. 10:32Trigger Pull Measurements and Average
  21. 11:33Trigger Performance Analysis
  22. 11:54Overall Rifle Impressions and Value
  23. 13:05Borescope Inspection: Initial Findings
  24. 14:45Borescope: Lands, Grooves, and Chamber
  25. 15:51Borescope After Cleaning
  26. 16:33Crown and Barrel Polish Inspection
  27. 17:30Borescope Summary and Comparison to Savage
  28. 17:55Cycling with Bolt and Magazine
  29. 19:30Action Cycling Performance with Live Rounds
  30. 20:29Final Verdict and Recommendation
  31. 22:04Paramount Tactical Training Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Tikka T3x Tac A1 rifle?

The Tikka T3x Tac A1 features a smooth, high-quality action, an M-LOK compatible handguard, an adjustable cheek riser and length of pull, a folding stock, and comes with two 10-round magazines. It also includes a muzzle brake and thread protector.

How is the trigger on the Tikka T3x Tac A1?

The trigger is described as crisp and clean, with a factory pull weight averaging around 4.6 lbs. It is adjustable from 2 to 4 lbs, offering shooters flexibility to tune it to their preference.

What was the result of the borescope inspection on the Tikka T3x Tac A1 barrel?

The borescope inspection revealed a clean, uniform barrel with well-defined lands and grooves and minimal tooling marks. After cleaning, the barrel appeared very polished, though slightly less so than a previously reviewed Savage barrel.

How does the action of the Tikka T3x Tac A1 perform?

The action is exceptionally smooth, even when cycling with a full magazine. It requires minimal effort for loading, extraction, and ejection, making it one of the best cycling actions the reviewer has seen on a production gun.

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