An 850 premium for iron sights and a wood stock is crazy. As I understand it, Tikka is the more affordable line from Finnish manufacturer SAKO (both ultimately owned by Beretta Holding S.p.A., along with a whole lot more), but is still definitely a precisely-manufactured, supremely accurate bolt gun.New for 2017 is Tikka’s T3x TAC A1, a chassis gun that appears to be geared very much towards the demands of the U.S. Or, buy a Tikka T3x CTR and a Ruger Gunsite Scout for 1920 combined at Bud's. The 20-inch stainless steel free-floating hammer forged barrel also comes threaded. 308 Win Rifle JRARC316 It looks like they just came back in stock at EuroOptic Yeah, I'd pump the brakes and think very hard about how much I wanted the Arctic.

The T3x Arctic has the metal parts made of Sakos high-grade stainless steel. The rifles are mainly used for self-defence against large North American carnivores, including polar bears, and for personal survival as regional surveillance missions are often conducted for extended periods in remote areas, requiring the Rangers to hunt for food. The Tikka T3x Civilian Arctic Ranger Rifle combines high performance with weather resistance and stability. The procurement program stipulated the rifles had to be produced by a Canadian manufacturer and could not be totally identical to commercial rifles.Īccording to SAKO, production commenced in mid-2016, with rifle trials into 2017 and the full complement are expected to be delivered by the end of 2019. Rear: rotating diopter drum front: hooded post quick acquisition iron sights Īfter testing different submissions from rifle manufacturers, the C19 was selected as the winner of a Canadian military procurement program requesting a new bolt-action rifle with iron sights and a detachable 10-round box magazine and other requirements. Quick facts: Colt Canada C19, Type, Place of o.

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