Tikka announced the Sporter is available in left hand. But, it's doubtful that Beretta will import it to the US.

http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?sporter

One of my friends shoots a righty in 308 at our 1,000 yard matches. It's pretty nice.

shot a .308 righty and i certainly think about one soon ...

Don't know why but Beretta has not been working much to become a friend of lefty's here in the US...

They don't import half the stuff Tikka is making. Just noticed they don't even show the right hand version of this one on their site.

i ve seen some US guys able to get non imported Tikka or Sako rifles troughout Beretta USA but they asked and paid so it can be done but not only for one but buying some ...
Stoeger Canada (importer of the Tikka and Sako) is becoming the same and it s getting harder to get a specific model but worth the wait ...

I am looking into what it will take for me to have a LH varmint T3 imported.
Lots of paperwork, forms and overseas conversations. I have contacts in Sweden and Finland who are investigating what is required on their end and am hopeful this can be pulled off.

Cliff,

If you get the specifics and it can be done, post details please!!!!

Will do Ken.

Then the hard part will be deciding on caliber. So many to choose from, anything from a true varminter to a beanfield big game gun in that list

I will begin with the 204 varmint.

IIRC the Beretta reps that calls on the local shop said that they were offering a 'program' this year and that several of the LH Tikkas (Hunters) would be available thru Beretta Trident dealers. He recommended talking to EuroOptics and/or Kjergard Sports in MN.

good information. i will call Alex at Eurooptics.

I have discovered that it is possible to import a LH Varmint rifle from Tikka in Finland. I have also discovered it will cost upwards of $2,000 to do this. I'm not sure I want to go this route.
Thoughts?

get a list of guys together to repeatedly slam Beretta with emails and calls requesting an importation of them. I'll be onboard.

Good idea.

This one will be available in August, courtesy of Alex @ EuroOptics.

Tikka T3 9.3x62mm

I'm guessing that other calibers in the LH T3 Hunter will also be available.

I have likely changed my direction with regards to importing a LH T3 Varmint in .204 Ruger.
I will have a T3 Synthetic rebarreled to .204 and make my own varmint rifle out of it. Import costs were too great for what use it would receive.

I have, instead, placed on order with Alex at EuroOptic, a LH Hunter in .260 Remington. It will be here in August. I also placed on order the same rifle in .223 to replace the synthetic that is being used as a donor rifle to create the varmint.

August will be a great month.

Placed my order with Brad for a LH Tikka T3 Sporter in .223.

Cancelled my order and promptly received my deposit refund. Couldn't wait any longer.

I'm still waiting on the LH Tikka hunters to arrive in the US. I am having some doubts they will ever arrive.

if someone is serious about getting a LH tikka not offered on the US market try Clay @ prophet river (780) 875-0575 ....

he brings me two rifles from the US side and can do the other way ... there is a cost but when you want something ....

all the best.

I have a question.....I bought a LH Tikka stainless 243 ....never fired it.....don't know if I will ever get to it.....also bought a ton of ammo....is there any interest in such a rifle?.....I love it....but how many rifle can I own???.....
Anyhow....please advise me on this.
Thanks
Alex
aax1@bellsouth.net

Got the phone call from Seth at EuroOptic today. My LH Tikka T3 Hunter in 260 Rem has arrived and will be on its way to my FFL tomorrow.

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Originally posted by Cliff Lyle:
Got the phone call from Seth at EuroOptic today. My LH Tikka T3 Hunter in 260 Rem has arrived and will be on its way to my FFL tomorrow.

Patience is often a virtue.

Two guys I work with just got LH T3s in .204 Ruger.

True. And through patience, I'll pick up my new LH 260 Rem Monday.

Picked up my new T3 Hunter today. I'm impressed. I must say, comparing it to the synthetic T3's I have, this is much, much better in the hand. I'm not sure how many LH 260 Rem's have been imported to the US but I will tell you this one is going to get a workout.

Just don't work it out too much as when you tire of it, it may come my way as so many others have gone back and forth between us!

I have a feeling that when you see this one at deer camp, you will want it to take a long ride in the Tundra when you leave...there will be vehicle searches upon leaving the ranch.

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Originally posted by Ken Cline:
Tikka announced the Sporter is available in left hand. But, it's doubtful that Beretta will import it to the US.

http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?sporter

Ken, has there been any word on the importation of the LH sporter?

There are plenty of LH Tikkas in stock at a
\t least two of my distributors. I don't need it, but a stainless .30/06 would be nice. But then I havene't shot the LH .243 I have in two years.

My Tikka T3 Hunter 223 1-8" twist is on its way to my FFL. I should have it by Monday or so.
This will be the stablemate to the 260 received a week or so ago.
Yeah, I'm excited.

Come over buy your rifle hunt with it here and go home with it(you only need a export permit and a licence).