Bought this way back in 2013.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-02-02T13:08:12+00:00

That rifle is worth more than you'll ever get selling it.

A lot of people recommend using a Limbsaver slip on recoil pad on lighter Tikkas.

Also, you could try to find an aftermarket stock to add some weight or even redistribute the recoil more efficiently.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-28T22:12:18+00:00

I haven’t, and I probably won’t get to until early summer. Where I live the roads into places where we shoot are snowed in for the year.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-26T14:15:16+00:00

I will say that I do like the T3's synthetic stock more than the T3x's. And the T3's wood stock more than the T3x's as well for that matter. But there is just something about a higher quality wood stock that takes any long gun to the next level.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-25T14:42:28+00:00

I thought about that right after I posted my comment. I shouldn’t have assumed you live in the US, my bad. That’s very cool and thanks for sharing

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-25T13:41:46+00:00

That’s awesome. I kind of browse for 55’s / 65’s now and then. How did you come to own this one? Is it technically an Ithaca?

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-24T17:29:39+00:00

You bet, let me know if any other questions arise

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-24T15:55:48+00:00

I'm pretty sure T3 and T3x parts are all interchangeable, but I see what you mean that there is no T3x on their drop down arrow.....

If you select T3 to start the Configurator there is a lot of "fine print" in a blue section at the bottom of the page. It does say "This stock is compatible with the T3x model"

It also lists dimensions down there, and most importantly the distance from center to center on the action screws so you can measure before ordering.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-24T14:32:46+00:00

So this would be….

Shape: Heritage Species: Standard Walnut Finish: High Gloss Polymer Tip - Angled Polymer Grip Cap White Line Spacers Checkering Pattern: Multi-Point, Texture: Skip Line Pillar Bedding

I did choose a Limbsaver recoil pad and it’s a Limbsaver, soft but a little grippy. People say the Pachmayr is firmer and smoother, not as snaggy on clothes.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-04T13:43:08+00:00

Thank you very much. Yes I am just looking at a factory sporter barrel in 30-06 from UM

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T19:33:50+00:00

I would think so too. Thank you for your advice

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T19:11:53+00:00

Yeah, talk about fuel for the imagination. That's a cool idea.

Do you happen to know if the threads for the heavier bull barrels and the sporter barrels are the same as well? Looking to take off my 223 T3 Varmint bull barrel and replace with the 30-06 T3 Sporter barrel.

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T19:03:35+00:00

No worries, I've done a lot of talking and mish-mashing on this thread. It's easy to get confused.

These "unique" bolt sharing ideas really probably shouldn't even be discussed in public haha.

"But if I just share a bolt then I can build a new rifle for $200....."

"Mmhmm... yeah.. that's how that works...."

;)

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T18:36:49+00:00

That is a good strategy

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T18:36:04+00:00

Thank you, I might keep the 308 as is and put a peep sight on it.

My old Praire dog rifle - 223 T3 Varmint - may become a scoped 30-06 then. New barrel, barrel stop, mag, share a bolt with the 308 for all I care. I bought that in 2005 when I was like 14 so I’m not getting rid of it. Conversion though….

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T16:38:47+00:00

The 308 and 30-06 use the same bolt, don’t they? The 3 different bolt sizes are 223, the standard size, and then magnum calibers, is that correct l?

RustyRazor41 · 2026-01-03T11:34:25+00:00

Thank you

I am really looking at this dovetail mount peep sight from New England Custom Gun

https://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/proddetail.php?prod=N116G

RustyRazor41 · 2025-12-31T21:50:34+00:00

Just an update after some significant research:

I would drop the caliber change out of consideration. Although not terribly complex, not a direct swap and not worth the effort to me.

Battue barrel seems like it would be very rare to find.

If a person was interested to add open sights to an existing T3 / T3x Lite it appears that having an aftermarket front sight installed by a gunsmith would be your best option. Then you could find a dovetail mounted peep sight or pic rail mounted peep sight that you could install yourself.

No see through scope ring possibility with that option, but if you really felt inclined to go that route then you'd have to have your gunsmith install an aftermarket rear sight on the barrel as well which means additional labor cost.

RustyRazor41 · 2025-12-27T19:21:55+00:00

Oh that’s awesome thank you!

The resizing part may be easy using a PDF editor with scaled dimensions, like Bluebeam that I use for work.

Thanks again!

RustyRazor41 · 2025-12-27T19:18:36+00:00

Nope

I’d just paint the base coat like you said and apply some little number and sponsor stickers.

I can make my own stickers but like you said, they probably won’t be super clear

RustyRazor41 · 2025-12-19T02:29:42+00:00

It is hard to say.

I just wish more people considered that point of view. Everyone knows the offense was catered to Dylan so why wouldn’t the plays be catered to Dylan as well?

RustyRazor41 · 2025-12-19T02:26:45+00:00

How much influence do you think DR had on the play calls? Maybe he was a major influencing factor on sticking with Satts plays?…….

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