Thread: Should I just buy a T3?

I want a light weight S/S mountain rifle in 25/06 or 270 to complement my beloved, short barreled, A11 Sako in .308...and limited funds to get there.

So I recently bought a old Sako L62R with the idea of building a custom rifle. Initially a trueflite barrel (fluted or at least skinnier than the current barrel), and some stage in the future a light weight synthetic stock, there would be new rings and also action truing in the cost as well. In doing all this I will, eventfully, have what I would consider close to a perfect rifle. But...it will take a few years, and not inconsiderable $$ (given the mortgage, kids etc). Well over $2000 all up (not including the cost of the rifle)

It crossed my mind that I could sell the sako and buy a brand new Tikka T3. Ultimately this would only cost some hundreds of dollars rather than thousands, and have a rifle say about 95% of perfect, and simply get out shooting. The remaining money would go on a flash scope and/or laser range finder both of which will be years away if I go with the first option.

I've always wanted to do a costum build but the second option just kinda makes sense!

What do you fellas reckon?