The Tikka T3x Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .223 Remington with a 16-inch fluted threaded barrel. The receiver is blued drilled and tapped steel, paired with a fixed oiled walnut stock. Capacity is 3 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tikka 
• Model: T3x Hunter 
• Caliber: .223 Remington 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch fluted threaded barrel 
• Blued, drilled and tapped steel receiver 
• Fixed oiled walnut stock 
• Right-hand configuration 
• Full-size platform

Owners of the T3x Hunter in .223 Remington note the short 16-inch barrel as the defining characteristic of this variant. The compact length is appreciated for use in tight terrain, though some note a sharper report than longer barrels in the same chambering. The threaded muzzle handles most common muzzle devices.

Trigger quality and out-of-the-box accuracy get consistent praise, in line with other T3x Hunter variants. The bolt action platform in .223 Remington draws some criticism from owners comparing it to semi-automatic options in the caliber, particularly regarding follow-up shots.

The walnut stock is well regarded aesthetically, though hunters using the rifle in variable weather conditions sometimes wish for a synthetic option. The T3x Hunter is considered a precise, well-made bolt rifle in a handy size.