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Whitetail Hunter vs. T3: Which would you choose

WH
9 (90%)
T3
1 (10%)

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Voting closed: June 12, 2003, 02:58:52 PM

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Offline 308TIKKA

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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« on: June 12, 2003, 02:58:52 PM »
I think it was a way to reintroduce Tikka to the USA as something new and improved when the only improvement I see is the trigger pull is now even easier to adjust. the T3 has a one siza fits all action with different bolt stops for shorter calibers, so a WSM is still a long pull if I understand it right.

If it aint broke dont fix it...bring back the whitetail hunter!
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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2003, 05:49:19 PM »
They didn't completely drop it----looking in the 2003 Beretta catalog:

Right hand--
Stainless/laminated Whitetail Hunter
Deluxe Whitetail Hunter

Left hand---
Std. Walnut Whitetail Hunter
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Offline RKBAHolsters

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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2003, 06:17:03 PM »
I've got a feeling that the only reason they changed to the new T3, is because it's cheaper to make than the Whitetail hunter.  I'm pretty sure, that they are switching to a cheaper stock, and are also cutting more cost by switching to a one size action.

And for this, we can pay $50 more??????

I love my Whitetail Stainless Synthetic and am very happy to have found the last one in 25-06 in Beretta's inventory.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think so.

Steve
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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2003, 03:32:46 AM »
Actually, the new T3s, at least from what I have seen, are actually a bit cheaper than the WHs.

The T3s are lighter, so I think that the stocks and barrels are thinner.  I have never held a T3 in my hand, so I don't really know for certain.

I have 2 WHs - one .25-06 in Stainless Laminated, and a .243 in Stainess Synthetic.  These are awesome guns - I can't imagine trying to "improve" them.

Zachary
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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2003, 04:12:58 AM »
Around here--the T3's and WTH's are about the same price.

The T3's are VERY lightweight---part of the reason I bought mine. The catalog says the magnums are only 3oz. more than the standard models--I would consider the magnums ultra-lights.

A T3 .338 is going to be in my future.
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2003, 11:03:15 AM »
Other than scope rings I've never heard anything bad about the WT Tikka.  I'll stick to it until the T3 wins best rifle of the year like the Tikka did.
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Why did Beretta drop the Whitetail Hunter?
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2003, 12:27:26 PM »
They have the same barrels. The stock is lighter (in the plastic/synthetic) and they do use the same action (standard length) but I think they cut cost on the stock and saved money by only having one length in the action/magazine.

Here the WH is only $599 and the T3 is $499 (both in stainless).
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