The Tikka T3X Lite Compact (JRTXEC31620MT) is a lightweight, precision bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, purpose-built for hunters and shooters who want full-caliber performance in a shorter, more manageable platform. With a 20-inch threaded cold hammer-forged barrel, a compact 12.48-inch length of pull, and a sub-6.5-pound field weight, this rifle is a natural fit for youth hunters, smaller-framed shooters, and anyone who spends long days on their feet in the field.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: JRTXEC31620MT
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Action: Bolt action, right hand, two locking lug T3X bolt with 70-degree bolt opening angle
- Capacity: 3+1 rounds with detachable magazine
- Barrel: 20 inch cold hammer-forged, medium contour, threaded 5/8x24
- Barrel finish: Matte blued steel
- Rate of twist: 1:10 inches
- Stock: Fixed black synthetic with modular pistol grip, foam-filled interior
- Receiver: Steel, matte blued, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Sights: None, integral rails for scope bases included
- Trigger: Single stage, adjustable from 2 to 4 lbs via the magazine well
- Safety: Two-position, blocks trigger and bolt handle
- Length of pull: 12.48 inches
- Weight: 6.2 lbs
- Overall length: 40.2 inches
Special Features
- The 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel delivers the bore consistency and durability Tikka is known for, while the 5/8x24 threaded muzzle makes it ready for a suppressor or muzzle device right out of the box with no gunsmith work required
- The T3X modular synthetic stock features interchangeable pistol grips, allowing the shooter to adjust the grip angle to fit different hand sizes or shooting positions, a feature rarely found at this price point
- The stock interior is foam-filled to reduce stock-generated noise in the field, which keeps things quiet when shifting position on a stalk or in a blind
- The receiver features a widened angular ejection port that makes single-loading cartridges or clearing malfunctions more natural and straightforward
- The two-position safety simultaneously blocks the trigger and the bolt handle, providing an additional layer of security while still allowing the shooter to unload the chamber safely with the safety engaged
- The adjustable single-stage trigger is accessible through the magazine well without tools, making it easy to fine-tune pull weight from the field or the bench
- The metallic bolt shroud covers and protects the rear of the bolt body and firing pin, adding durability and a polished, finished look to the action
- The receiver comes drilled, tapped, and equipped with integral rails, giving the shooter multiple options for mounting optics without purchasing a separate rail
Practical Benefits
- The 12.48-inch length of pull and 6.2-pound weight make the Tikka T3X Lite Compact (JRTXEC31620MT) an excellent hunting rifle for youth shooters, hunters who are smaller in frame, or any shooter transitioning from a youth platform to a full-power centerfire cartridge
- The .308 Winchester chambering puts this rifle in range for whitetail, mule deer, elk, and most North American big game, making it a genuinely versatile hunting tool rather than a specialty piece
- The 20-inch threaded barrel keeps overall length at 40.2 inches, which is noticeably easier to maneuver through timber, out of a blind, or in and out of a truck compared to a standard 22 or 24-inch barrel
- The 5/8x24 threaded muzzle adds long-term value for suppressor-oriented hunters who want to run hearing-safe setups for youth hunters or field use
- The fixed black synthetic stock holds up to wet weather, mud, and hard use without warping, swelling, or requiring the maintenance that wood stocks demand
- The integral scope rails and drilled and tapped receiver make optic setup flexible, accommodating a wide range of rings and bases without extra machining
- The adjustable trigger, modular grip, and compact stock dimensions give this rifle a strong fit for families where a rifle needs to grow with a young shooter over multiple seasons
The Tikka T3X Lite Compact (JRTXEC31620MT) in .308 Winchester is a dependable option for youth hunters and smaller-framed shooters who want a full-power, suppressor-ready hunting rifle built to Tikka's precise standards without unnecessary weight or bulk.
| MANUFACTURER | TIKKA |
| MODEL | T3X |
| CALIBER | 308 WIN |
| TYPE | RIFLE |
| IMPORTER | BERETTA USA |



