The concept behind Tikka T3 is simple, pure, and performance-oriented. A rifle consists of two components - one made of steel and one made of wood or composite. For performance the steel is the more important part, and there we use Sako irons. The stock must be pleasant to handle and provide a steady and reliable platform for the steel to deliver the load. What the Sako gunsmiths did was to go back to basics and totally rethink the stock.