The Tikka T3X Precision Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 WSM, built around a stainless steel action and a gray laminate stock. It's a good fit for hunters who need a rifle that holds up in wet or cold conditions without constant maintenance. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .270 WSM 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3 Rounds (+1) 
• Barrel Length: 24.3 inches 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The stainless steel construction runs through the barrel and receiver, giving it genuine corrosion resistance rather than just a surface treatment. The gray laminate stock is dimensionally stable in humidity changes that would cause a walnut stock to shift point of impact. 
 
At 24.3 inches, the barrel gives the .270 WSM cartridge room to develop velocity. The muzzle has a hand-cut crown. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is a direct process without additional machining. 
 
The two-stage safety locks the bolt and blocks the firing pin independently, which is the arrangement most hunters prefer for safe carry with a round chambered. The trigger is adjustable within factory specifications.

The T3X Precision Hunter in .270 WSM draws consistent praise for accuracy. Owners regularly report tight groups at distance, which is what you'd expect from a cold-hammer-forged Tikka barrel. The smooth bolt throw gets mentioned frequently. It's one of the more refined actions in this price range and contributes to a good shot-to-shot rhythm.

Weight is a point in its favor for many hunters. At 7.3 lbs. scoped, it's manageable over long carries, and the laminate stock keeps the balance consistent.

The 3+1 capacity draws occasional grumbling from buyers who'd prefer a larger magazine for certain situations, though in a hunting context most find it adequate.

Price is the other recurring topic. The T3X sits above budget bolt guns and some buyers compare it unfavorably to competitors at a similar price point. Those who've owned one long-term tend to feel the build quality justifies it; those shopping primarily on price may land elsewhere.