I have seen this several times that the Tikka’s either love or hate the Prime 130’s and can’t figure it out. How many rounds do you have through the barrel? I made the switch from Hornady 140 ELDMs to Prime 130’s around 1k and it has been a solid 0.5moa shooter.
Edit: I see it is a non-factory barrel as it is 22”, but still interested to know the round count on the barrel.
My T3 in AICS. 308.
Getting very good results with 178 gr. ELD-X
Getting very good results with 178 gr. ELD-X
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I have 220rds on the barrel as of yesterday. Barrel is a Proof Heavy Palma 1:8 chambered by SAC. I really wanted it to like Prime, but I've also never owned a rifle that liked Hornady ammo as well as this one. Seen this also with factory Tikkas, of the 4 I've shot, 3 loved Prime and one did not.
Ok, yeah mine's a short action.
HAHA....my buddy with 3 defiance actions is keeps telling me he is trying his best to hate on my Tikkas
I had a ctr for a very short period back in the spring of 2017. Sold it to another member on here. I did not put many rounds down the barrel.
I thought I wanted to save my money and buy a custom action and barrel etc., but after handling a few more Tikkas tonight at the LGS I'm thinking "what for?"
What is it going to get me over the Tikka?
I thought I wanted to save my money and buy a custom action and barrel etc., but after handling a few more Tikkas tonight at the LGS I'm thinking "what for?"
What is it going to get me over the Tikka?
Is that a factory barrel and if I may ask, what loads are you using? I just can't seem to break the trend of floating around 1 moa with Hornady 178gr HPBTs for my T3 CTR. I caved and bought some 175gr TMKs to change things up. Ran a quick (was cold out) OCW test today from 42.5 - 44.9gr of Varget in Lapua brass with 210M primers. Seems to show more promise but again, nothing to knock my socks off. Almost at the point of pushing the CTR to bush whacking duties and getting a new T3x CTR or Varmint to run in my ESS chassis.
Diamonds are about 1/2" x 1/2" shot at 100M/110yds. Feeling I might have to redo the test on a warmer day. Hard to see any solid trends.
My T3 in AICS. 308.
Getting very good results with 178 gr. ELD-X
Is it factory Varmint barrel 60cm?
3-shot groups?
Thinking more about this, I think I am going to refinish the action and barrel on mine in OD Alumahyde II. I wanted the blued finish but got stainless because it was in stock; I don't think silver will go all that well with a black stock and brown scope but olive and black is a good combo IMHO. Anyone used Alumahyde II?
Factory varmint barrel. These groups are 39.5, 40.0 and 40.5 gr of VV N140. Lapua brass and Fed LR primers.
It took 6-8 weeks from the time I ordered it. I think I paid them by PayPal, but I will check on that. They were easy to deal with, all of that was done by e-mail. Not a whole lot lost in translation.
I shot with a couple of guys that had 700s in Bravos. The cheek piece is somewhat flimsy, but overall the stock has a lot of features for the $$.
The G10 lock up is solid and I like the design. No shimmy or shake. Only possible negative that quite a few folders share is that it does not lock or hold when folded. I don't mind that much but some do.
I use the G10 chassis and lock up is solid. I really like the rigidity it provides.
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Hi, group buy started today. Should be able to find all the info in the new thread. It will run until the end of the day Monday 2-26. Thanks to all you guys for your support.
My two ctr’s. The 260 in the back is for sale. https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...untain-tactical-yo-dave.6869905/#post-6913299.
Also, what’s the most economical way to get a short action magnum bolt or bolt face?
Also, what’s the most economical way to get a short action magnum bolt or bolt face?
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I'm sorry I missed this. group buy on what?..
Here is my 27" Shilen Select Match 260. Bolt fluted by LRI. Bittersweet for me, I need to part it out and sell it to fund my Nucleus build. It was solid for the 60 total rounds I ran through it. It seemed to like Prime well enough avaveraging .55-.65 MOA,best being .27 MOA.
If anyone is interested in the barreled action, it's for sale in the firearms parts exchange.
If anyone is interested in the barreled action, it's for sale in the firearms parts exchange.
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Folllowing as I am going to buy a CTR and this stock looks awesome ?
If you are planning on getting one through the group buy, it is going on right now. Ends Monday 2/26.
Posted this in the shorty thread - thought I'd add it here. Same Rifle in two different configurations. Tikka Varmint .308 chopped 17.5' - this thing is a laser with my plodding 155smk loads.
This at 500m
This at 500m
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That is very nice tiny and compact package.
Looking at the MCS-EH1TK stock with CTR mini chassis group buy. Tom or anybody, what is the weight of the stock with CTR mini chassis? Thanks
Anyone know the following information for a Tikka T3X CTR in 6.5CM? Contour # or Name and Shank Length? I assume it is Tikka's Varmint heavy contour. I am asking because I want to get in on the Manners group buy. What are most of yall going with who have had their Tikka rebarreled?
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I just ordered a PRS1TK and we went with a Proof Sendero Medium.
At least that’s how they have it listed on my build sheet.
My goal is to shoot out the stock barrel in a year and put a new barrel on it, possibly carbon.
At least that’s how they have it listed on my build sheet.
My goal is to shoot out the stock barrel in a year and put a new barrel on it, possibly carbon.
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I ahve been told the CTR barrel is similar to light palma contour.
I don't know the exact contours but the Varmint has a heavier profile than the CTR
It's like a Light Palma contour.
A quick question, will a T3 CTR action sit in Tikka T3/T3x KRG W-3 chassis?
Just considering a purchase and need to know if the chassis will work with T3 CTR.
Thanks in advance
Just considering a purchase and need to know if the chassis will work with T3 CTR.
Thanks in advance
Their website says yes
It fits like a glove.
sorry for necropost but what rifle is this? what cheek riser?..Finally got around to taking some decent pics. Figured I should contribute and keep us ahead of the RPR thread...
Thus far I've only done a few things to improve the performance of the factory configuration. No complaints while I save up for a chassis.
-Added the adjustable cheek riser
-Shaved some material out of the barrel channel so it it now fully free floating. (This actually did shrink my groups a bit)
-Mountain Tactical 20MOA rail
-Seekins High Rings (I thought these would be too high but they ended up perfect with the Vortex defender caps)
-SAS TOMB brake and Suppressor
-DMR2-i optic
-Im considering a Sterk (or similar) swept handle but I'd like to try one first. Im acually pretty happy with the factory bolt handle and knob.
I just ordered a Manner's stock for my Tikka T3x lite in 270 win. Picked the EH1, with the new Black and Blu color. And now for the wait.
are Spuhrs the only mounts that can direct to dovetail, or can any pic mount also do this?..
It’s a 308 T3x CTR. The stock is factory. Cheek riser is from Matthews Fabrication. Works fine for now. Still saving for a chassis, but other guns keep getting in the way!
I had to go check because I honestly didn’t remember. I can’t really compare it to the standard LS because i don’t own any. I can say it’s much more comfortable for all day shooting than the tikka factory buttpad.
Just name this price a rifle, that has accuracy and trigger at this price, you dont find any
