Customer Reviews for Tikka T3x Tac A1 6.5mm Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle

I have been looking for this rifle for awhile now and when I saw that it was available at Buds i jumped on the opportunity to purchase right away. I am just getting started in Precision shooting and this rifle checks all the boxes for me. I am very happy with my purchase and buds made it so easy to buy. From placing the order to having it transferred to my local FFL it was a smooth and seamless transaction and I appreciate how easy it was to get my much wanted rifle in a timely manner. Thank you Buds for everything

I've had this rifle for just under 2 years. I recently competed a PRS training match and came in 8th (using handloads). I did not expect to make the top 10 since I was slow. Accuracy wise, with this rifle I was able to clear the troop line stage which had 5 targets ranging from 370 to 1068 yards, 10 hits out of 10 shots. It is one of the most accurate factory rifles I've ever shot. The adjustable trigger is almost two light at its lightest setting and wonderfully crisp with a clean brake. Shooting with my weak hand (left) and weak eye is a bit of a challenge since it is setup for right hand shooting where you have to shoot strong side and weak side at the same stage. This rifle exceeded my expectations.

Great rifle and a pleasure buying from buds as always fast shipping.

Great customer service. Gun was shipped promptly to my FFL. Looking forward to enjoying this rifle.

Bought my Tikka T3X TAC A1 with a simple fair price match and all initially appeared fine. Communication was clear, and the gun shipped on time. My FFL in Texas however decided that they wouldn't register a long rifle to a person with an out of state license, and had to ship the gun back. Initially, Bud's Gun was going to charge me a restocking fee (10%) and a re-shipping fee. Finally had a direct call with Melissa and she worked it all out, providing excellent customer service and personal understanding of the situation. Hectic experience made better by a single person demonstrating and understanding the importance of customer service. Ownership, Melissa saved you from losing a customer!
Gun is excellent, smoothest bolt I currently own.

Tikka T3x appears to be worth the price I paid. I have not fired the weapon nor do I have any regrets with my purchase other than shipping issues. Buds is dependable and my price was good.

In my opinion Buds Gun Shop is the best online gun shop. Great products, prices and customer service.

After reviewing all the data I could on the internet and talking to my son who did long range shooting for the army, I decided to purchase this Tikka from Buds. Everything on the internet was saying sub-moa accuracy out of the box. Sako guarantees moa or better but only for a three shot group. Well I'm the pessimist. Probably because I have never won (betting)
anything of value in my life and because if quality control allows for one-out-of-one-thousand to be bad, well I'm the guy that always gets it. So I was looking for the worst when I went to the range. However, before that, just unboxing the gun, it just exudes quality. Everything mechanical is tight. When you lock the folding stock, you would never know it folds. It is solid. The gun comes with tools you will need. Really, who would of thought they would give you the tools you need. So before I take it to the range I set it up. Bipod, monopod, scope base and scope. Then I adjust the trigger, I have been shooting bulls-eye three gun pistol and ISSF air pistol for 4o years now. A good trigger is important if you have the experience. So this gun is suppose to have between a 2 and 4 pound adjustment for the trigger. I have the official match NRA and ISSF weights (not those cheap springs base things). You can adjust the trigger on this gun without taking it apart (though it is not hard to take apart and makes it a easier if you do) by going though the magazine well which I did. So I adjusted it out to the stop (which is the head of the receiver bolt). Because the NRA does not like light triggers I had to go to my ISSF weights (metric) and mix with some NRA weights (imperial) to come up with an approximate weight. So the trigger pull is greater than 1.1 lbs but less than 1.350 pounds. So now out at the range. 10 shots to sight it in. Then two 10 shot groups with Hornady 140 gr match eld at 100 yards. One group .675 inch. The other .625 inch. I think with practice and hand loads I can do better. I am happy.

1 moa or less at all distances I’ve shot up to 500 yards with it using Hornady American Shooter 140 gr. Great shooter!

GREAT RIFLE. WILL HOLD FROM .650-.750 MOA OUT TO 700 YARDS, WHICH IS THE FARTHEST I'VE SHOT SO FAR. YOU WOULD HAVE TO SPEND MORE THAN $3200 ON A CUSTOM RIFLE TO BEAT THE TAC A1.

Absolutely amazing rifle. Everything from the fit and finish to the amazing accuracy of this rifle is great! Hands down the best gun Ive ever owned, seen, or shot. Sub .5 MOA all day no questions asked. Every time I take this gun out Im more and more impressed. Last outing was shooting clay pigeons at 400 yards with ease. If your trying to decide if you should get this rifle or some other "cheaper" brand, I wouldn't even think about it.

WOW, if you're trying to choose between the Tikka and anything else and are undecided just choose this one. You will not regret it. .460 group with American Gunner ammo. I can't wait to see how it performs with match grade and/or hand loads.

After purchasing a rifle at the best price I could find, the rifle was stolen by the delivery driver. After a couple of weeks working with local law enforcement and Buds Guns, Buds shipped me a new rifle at no charge. This is a company serious about customer service. I will be doing all of my gun, accessories and ammo shopping at Bud’s Guns.

Tikka T3X TAC A1 The fit and finish on this rifle is spectacular. Initial break in has been unbelievable. I have shot seven three shot groups with three different bullets. Smallest group .160 largest .623 7 group average with three different bullets..423. Barrel is silky smooth. Very little copper fouling. A couple patches and done. I am assuming it has a chamber on the low end of the spec. Looking forward to shooting it at distance. One of the most accurate rifle I have shot in a long time. Well done Tikka very impresive rifle.

For those of us that can't afford a $10,000 precision rifle, the Tikka Tac A1 is the best precision rifle you can get for the money, hands down! With many of the options you only find on the more expensive rifles, this gun shoots less than 1/4 inch shot groups. The craftsmanship and design of this gun make it look more like a 50 BMG caliber rifle. The picture really doesn't do it justice. When I brought it to the range, everyone gravitated to my table to check it out. So far I've only had the opportunity to zero the rifle at 100 yards but the gun did not disappoint.

Remarkable fit and finish. Simply beautiful and as far as I'm concerned at this price point one of the best rifles available. My collection has exceeded 130 firearms and the best of Sako, Steyr and Barrett have all been residents. The Tikka T3X TAC A1 has a coupling on the folding stock that is machined like an aircraft landing gear component. Lethally accurate in 6.5 CRD and after you throw it off a roof. Finnish chicks and Guns are clearly two of the hottest commodities in the world.

I have not made it to the range yet but out of the box this is a very nice rifle to see and hold. The quality of the build is immediately apparent and the extra magazine and muzzle brake are great perks. I am waiting to see if the extra mag rebate works out as advertised. If so, that is a really awesome addition. Buds quick delivery and hassle free service makes doing business with them an easy decision. Would recommend this product and Buds to anyone without reservation. Thanks Buds!!

This is an EXTRAORDINARY firearm. I bought it from my good friends at Buds and took it to the range yesterday. WOWWWWWW!! This is a weapon everyone who loves beautifully manufactured rifles and outstanding performance. It is absolutely incredible in accuracy, fit and finish and performance. BUY ONE IF YOU CAN GET ONE! I thank Buds for making it possible for me to buy this wonderful weapon! Ron Mellish

I bought a Tikka T3x Tac A1 on reserve because of the attractive price. The rules for buying on reserve are very clear and, I consider, fair. The rifle became available about a month later, an email with the tracking information was sent to me the very same day the gun shipped. At the time of pick up at the local gun shop, I found the rifle to be brand new in the box complete with all papers and accessories. Could not ask for a better transaction.

The rifle is everything I hoped it to be. The quality and finish is gorgeous. Not shown in the photo is the included muzzle brake. It also came with a couple tools and a second magazine. The pistol grip is my new favorite AR type grip and if Tikka starts selling them without the rifle I would buy a couple. The photo shows that it comes with a rail for a bipod, mine did not. That is OK because it came with *plenty* other more valuable parts that were not mentioned. I ordered a M-Lok rail for less than $15. The 2-stage trigger is nice and clean. Anxious to try it out, I put on a spare 10x32 scope and took it out. Using PRIME Ammunition 130g I was achieving easy sub-MOA 100y groups in less than ideal conditions. I look forward to see what this rifle can really do. Buds was impressive to deal with. I will be back.

Always lowest price on Buds. Came with 2 magazines, 1 rebate for additional magazine. Folding stock. Product restocked at Buds, in my hands in 3 days.