The Tikka T3x Lite Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .350 Legend with a 16-inch threaded barrel and a 3-round capacity. It has a matte blued barrel, a drilled and tapped blued steel receiver, and a fixed black synthetic stock in a compact length of pull. The compact configuration reduces overall length compared to the full-size T3x Lite. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tikka 
• Model: T3x Lite Compact 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Color/Finish: Matte Black / Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch threaded barrel with matte blued finish 
• Drilled and tapped blued steel receiver 
• Fixed black synthetic compact stock 
• 3-round capacity 
• Compact length of pull suitable for shorter-reach shooters

Owners of the Tikka T3x Lite Compact in .350 Legend typically pick it for its combination of a short 16-inch barrel and the .350 Legend cartridge, which together make it well-suited for hunting in states with straight-wall cartridge restrictions. The compact stock also makes it a common choice for younger or smaller-framed shooters.

The T3x action gets the same praise in this configuration as in other Tikka variants. The bolt cycles smoothly and the trigger is consistent from the factory, which owners appreciate without needing aftermarket work. The threaded barrel is a bonus for those who want to run a suppressor or muzzle brake.

The 3-round magazine draws the same mild criticism seen across the T3x line, and some owners source higher-capacity options as a first upgrade. A few owners note that the 16-inch barrel produces noticeably more muzzle blast with .350 Legend than a longer barrel would, which is worth knowing before buying. Overall the T3x Lite Compact holds a solid reputation among compact bolt-action buyers.