The Tikka T3x Lite is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a 20-inch matte blued threaded barrel. It has a blued drilled and tapped steel receiver and a fixed black synthetic stock in a right-hand configuration. The threaded muzzle is cut at 5/8x24. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tikka 
• Model: T3x Lite 
• Caliber: .243 Winchester 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Color/Finish: Matte Blued / Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch threaded barrel with 5/8x24 thread pitch 
• Matte blued barrel and drilled and tapped steel receiver 
• Fixed black synthetic stock, right-hand configuration 
• Single-stage adjustable trigger 
• Full-size receiver profile

T3x Lite owners in .243 Winchester often buy it as a combination varmint and light deer rifle. The 20-inch threaded barrel gives flexibility for a muzzle device without going to a heavy-profile barrel. Most owners describe the bolt as the smoothest in its price bracket, and it is a consistent talking point across the platform.

The fixed black synthetic stock is functional but unremarkable. Owners who want to change the feel of the rifle note aftermarket options are available, though most leave the factory stock in place for field use. The single-stage adjustable trigger is considered a genuine advantage over many competitors at the same price, and most owners set it and leave it.

Value relative to other bolt-action rifles in .243 is where the T3x Lite holds up well. The threaded barrel and adjustable trigger are considered bonuses rather than premiums. The main criticism is magazine capacity, which sits at 3 rounds in the detachable configuration, and some owners prefer higher-capacity options for sustained range sessions.