Tikka T3

{{Infobox weapon

| name = Tikka T3

| image = Tikka_T3_02.01.2008_11-41-55_3156x2128.JPG

| image_size = 300

| caption = Tikka T3 rifle

| origin = Finland

| type = Rifle

| is_ranged = yes

| service = 2006–present

| used_by = See Users

| designer = Sako

| design_date = 2003

| manufacturer = Sako

| production_date = 2003–present

| number =

| variants = T3
T3x
T3 Tactical PN/GN
C19

| weight = {{convert|2.7|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} to {{convert|5.1|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} empty

| length = {{convert|910|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} / {{convert|675|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} (stock folded) to {{convert|1140|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}

| part_length = {{convert|406|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
{{convert|510|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
{{convert|570|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
{{convert|600|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
{{convert|620|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}

| cartridge = .204 Ruger
.222 Remington
.223 Remington
.22-250 Remington
.243 Winchester
.25-06 Remington
.260 Remington
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5×55mm
6.5 PRC
.270 Winchester
.270 Winchester Short Magnum
7mm-08 Remington
7×64mm
7mm Remington Magnum
.308 Winchester/7.62×51mm NATO
.30-06 Springfield
.300 Winchester Short Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum
8×57 IS
.338 Federal
.338 Winchester Magnum
9.3×62mm

| action = Bolt action, two locking lugs

| rate =

| velocity =

| range =

| max_range =

| feed = 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-round single stack or 10-round double stack detachable box magazine

| sights = Open or aperture; day or night optics

}}

The Tikka T3 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Sako under their Tikka brand in Riihimäki, Finland since 2003.{{cite web |url=http://www.waffenlager.net/rifles/tikka_t3.html |title=Tikka T3 Lite |publisher=Waffenlager |access-date=January 29, 2017 |language=fi}} The series is available in a wide variety of different sight, calibre and stock configurations as well as several barrel lengths. The rifle series was developed by Sako product development team led by Kari Kuparinen.

In 2016, the series received an overhaul and the improved models were named Tikka T3x. The main changes were an enlarged ejection port, a steel recoil lug replacing the T3's aluminium lug, and a metal bolt shroud replacing the T3's plastic.{{cite web |url=https://www.sissos.fi/metsastys/tuotteet/kivaarit/tikka-t3x-kivaarit/tikka-t3x-2016-uutuus/30202/ |title=Tikka T3x 2016 uutuus! |access-date=January 29, 2017 |language=fi}}{{cite web |url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/03/08/t3x-the-new-tikka/ |title=T3x, The New Tikka |date=March 8, 2016 |author=Tom R |publisher=The Firearm Blog |access-date=January 29, 2017}} All improved parts of the T3x are backward compatible with the older T3 models.{{cite web |url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/05/21/tikka-shows-off-new-t3x-rifle-at-nra-2016/ |title=Tikka Shows Off New T3x Rifle at NRA 2016 |date=May 21, 2016 |author=Nathaniel F |publisher=The Firearm Blog |access-date=January 29, 2017}}

Users

{{flag|Canada}}: Licensed variant of the T3 CTR designated C19 manufactured by Colt Canada used by Canadian Rangers.{{cite web |url=http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/news-publications/national-news-details-no-menu.page?doc=canadian-rangers-approve-of-smaller-more-powerful-new-rifles/ievvvdk2 |title=Canadian Rangers approve of smaller, more powerful new rifles |date=September 28, 2015 |author=Fouchard, Steven |publisher=Canadian Army |access-date=January 29, 2017}} The Tikka T3x Arctic is a civilian version of the C-19.{{cite web |url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/09/08/will-soon-able-buy-c-19-canadian-ranger-rifle-tikka-introduces-arctic/ |title=You Will Soon Be Able to Own The C-19 Canadian Ranger Rifle – Tikka Introduces the "Arctic" |date=September 8, 2016 |author=Nathaniel F |publisher=The Firearm Blog |access-date=January 29, 2017}}
{{flag|France}}: T3 Tactical PN/GN used by French National Police and French National Gendarmerie. Chambered in 7.62×51mm.{{cite web |url=http://www.gign.org/dossier-du-mois/TIKKA.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107174450/http://www.gign.org/dossier-du-mois/TIKKA.php |archive-date=November 7, 2006 |title=La nouvelle arme des observateurs tireurs de la gendarmerie |publisher=GIGN |access-date=January 29, 2017 |language=fr}}
{{flag|India}}: T3 TAC used by the Indian Navy MARCOS (Marine Commandos). Chambered in 7.62×51mm.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/62627/indian-navy-special-forces-to-get-177-sniper-rifles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518115121/https://www.janes.com/article/62627/indian-navy-special-forces-to-get-177-sniper-rifles |archive-date=May 18, 2017 |title=Indian Navy special forces to get 177 sniper rifles |date=July 29, 2016 |publisher=IHS Markit |website=janes.com |author=Rahul Bedi |access-date=October 22, 2019}}
{{UKR}}: Used by Territorial Defense Forces.{{Cite web |title=Ukrainian Hunter turns sniper to defend Kyiv {{!}} Blog |url=https://countydeerstalking.co.uk/blog/ukrainian-hunter-turns-sniper-to-defend-kyiv |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=countydeerstalking.co.uk}}
{{Flag|United Kingdom}}: Essex Police.{{Cite web |date=2014-08-30 |title=Equipment used by Armed Police within Essex Police - a Freedom of Information request to Essex Police |url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/equipment_used_by_armed_police_w_6 |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=WhatDoTheyKnow |language=en}}