The Tikka T3x Lite Compact rifle in .243 Winchester with a 20-inch threaded barrel and blued synthetic finish (brand part no. JRTXEC31520MT) pairs a shortened, quick-handling profile with a low-recoil, flat-shooting cartridge. Tikka threads the muzzle 5/8×24 for a suppressor or muzzle device and builds the barrel with a 1:8-inch twist suited to standard .243 bullet weights. A detachable 4-round magazine keeps reloads quick, and the compact stock geometry suits smaller-framed shooters and new hunters. Among compact, threaded-barrel bolt action rifles, this T3x Lite Compact configuration favors new and smaller-framed hunters who want a right-sized, suppressor-ready platform.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a low-recoil, flat-shooting hunting round.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and is threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• The twist rate is 1:8 inches, matched to standard .243 bullet weights.
• The magazine is a detachable 4-round box magazine.
• The stock geometry is a compact design suited to smaller-framed shooters.
• The overall length is 49 inches.
• Shipping weight of approximately 8.55 pounds.
• This rifle ships without factory-installed sights.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, it’s threaded 5/8×24 to accept a suppressor or muzzle device.

Who is this compact rifle built for? The compact stock geometry suits smaller-framed and new hunters who want a low-recoil caliber.

Buy the Tikka T3x Lite Compact Rifle, .243 Winchester

A right-sized, threaded, suppressor-ready .243 platform is exactly what this T3x Lite Compact delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.