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Gunsmithing Sako and tikka 595 barrel tenon threads

rimfiremac

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Anyone know if a TRG-22 barrel can be fitted to a Tikka 595 action without modification? (ie are the TRG and 595 barrel tenon threads identical?)
 
Re: Sako and tikka 595 barrel tenon threads

In case anyone else is wondering, the TRG has a metric pitch and the 595 has an imperial pitch. The metric pitch has enough meat that it can be turned down and rethreaded for the 595. Had to try it, hope it runs well.
 
Re: Sako and tikka 595 barrel tenon threads

I'm curious how it shoots. Update when you can.

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Re: Sako and tikka 595 barrel tenon threads

Here's a shot of the 'improved' 595 with its countrymen. The TRG barrel seems to improve the balance and little as well as add about a pound and a half to the overall weight. Will be running moly'd Hornady 178's and 208's over the chrony later in the month to see how it performs. See what top speeds I can get with each and then tune backwards to an accurate load.

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