T3x Lite vs Superlite

I’m seriously looking at getting a .223 back in my safe, and a 1-8” Tikka is the likely candidate (even though I said I’d never own one).
My preference at this stage is for the standard lite, because it’ll invariably get shortened a bit and threaded, so less mucking around with the fluting etc. Or is it worth going for the Superlite and to hell with cutting into the flutes? Is there any likely accuracy difference between the two? My current knowledge thinks that the un-fluted will have an accuracy edge. Just.

Id say no difference iv had a superlite .260 cabonlights and finnlights they were all crazy accurate i havent had any better results with bigger profile unflutted barrels . Not intrested in a howa mini? Thatll be my next .223

i always go superlite if its an option because if not why not :)

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Originally Posted by Kelton

Id say no difference iv had a superlite .260 cabonlights and finnlights they were all crazy accurate i havent had any better results with bigger profile unflutted barrels . Not intrested in a howa mini? Thatll be my next .223

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Yeah mate, thought about a Howa but the full-size version. I want to run the long pills so the ability to run a longer mag is high priority. A custom on a Model 7 like gimps would be the ultimate, but I’ll try it out on a standard rifle before spending the big pingas.

I've had and got Tikka Superlighte's that have been cut into the flutes no issues, they shoot as good if not even better than the standard barrel.
I did hear that the Superlight uses the Sako finnlight barrel but not sure if that is fact or not.
Anyway my Superlight .260 I brought of Kelton and sold to Danny is the most accurate rifle I've owned which is cut into the flutes.

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I have a t3x elite (gun citys "superlite" ) in .223 1/8 twist that i will potentially be selling if your interested.

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Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD

I have a t3x elite (gun citys "superlite" ) in .223 1/8 twist that i will potentially be selling if your interested.

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Hey, could be keen. Pm me the details.

The Tikka Superlights use Sako Finnlight fluted barrels

I didn't think there was any weight difference between the Lite and Superlite models???

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Originally Posted by MB

I didn't think there was any weight difference between the Lite and Superlite models???

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Not much but some i just like the look

Guess it’s a fairly unanimous vote for superlite. Thanks for the input everyone

I’ve cut the barrel to 16” on my superlite. 1”8 twist .223. It’s a tack driver.

+1 on the 16” super lite my one puts the 80 targex and eldm into one ragged hole, need a waters mag to seat them out long enough though

My suppressed tika t3x lite 308 is cut into the flutes,18in barrel.Very accurate shooter.

Same here, i have 2x superlite tikkas that have been cut into the flutes when shortening. DPT did both of them and i dont recall them having any concerns in doing so. Both rifles are if anything more accurate than when they had full length barrels.

can't feel any weight difference between the two rifles, i'd grab the t3x lite if your planning to cut down to 16".

I’m going to take a different view. I have had several T3s and every one has been a Lite. The weight saving of a Superlite is very minimal and will be even less if you chop it. The extra weight in the barrel, albeit small will reduce barrel flip to some degree and will be stiffer. Less of an issue with .223 for sure, but still an issue

I built a .284 Win Superlite for a friend which is definitely less accurate than mine built on a Lite.

Anyway, it’s your choice, and good luck with it.

Cheers.

If it's a new rifle, just buy a T3x Bush Hunter with a factory 16 inch barrel.

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Originally Posted by MB

If it's a new rifle, just buy a T3x Bush Hunter with a factory 16 inch barrel.

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.223 not .308 and the bush hunters heavier again with the fatter barrel

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Originally Posted by Kelton

.223 not .308 and the bush hunters heavier again with the fatter barrel

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Yes, sorry, it was meant as a general comment rather than directed at the OP. It is odd that Beretta put the D18 barrel on that rifle, but I understand their motives.

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

The Tikka Superlights use Sako Finnlight fluted barrels

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Most Superlight barrels are 2" longer than Finnlight...I could be wrong tho.
Either way the quality should be the same.

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Originally Posted by MB

Yes, sorry, it was meant as a general comment rather than directed at the OP. It is odd that Beretta put the D18 barrel on that rifle, but I understand their motives.

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Rodgy

Well I’m sorted lads. Going to grab the ‘elite’ that @6.5 CRD offered up. A good shooter too by all accounts, looking forward to it!