here is a pic of the bottom metal
It didnt seem "crazy thin" putting it together and I trust that McMillan knows what they are doing..
It didnt seem "crazy thin" putting it together and I trust that McMillan knows what they are doing..
What does the rifle weigh with that stock and scope?
Their website doesn't list a 6.5 Creedmoor for the Varmint model. They do look similar, but there are some differences.
- The Varmint model includes their "Beavertail" forearm, whereas the CTR does not.
- Varmint comes with Tikka's single-stack 5 or 6 round magazine, but the CTR comes with a 10 round double-stack magazine. The magazines are NOT interchangeable between the 2 models, as different bottom metal is required for each type of mag.
- The CTR comes with a picatinny rail on top of the receiver for scope mounting, but the Varmint does not.
- The barrel length of the Varmint for both calibers listed on their site (.223 Rem, and .22-250) is 23 7/10", whereas the barrel lengths for the several different calibers listed for the CTR come in 20", or either 20 or 24" for the 6.5 Creedmoor.
- Varmint barrel not threaded, CTR barrel is threaded for a muzzle device.
- Larger bolt knob on the CTR bolt, as well as Teflon coating. Standard bolt and handle on Varmint medol.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks. I also went to Tikka’s website and could not find a Varmint in 6.5CM but I found two online retailers with such models. One of the retailers shows a Varmint with a pic rail and adjustable cheek piece. I asked the retailer to confirm the specs of the rifle as its pictured on their site.
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I'm betting it was an older model T3 Super Varmint model. They list that on their site under Tikka Old Models. The photo looks a lot like it.
T3 Super Varmint
Well im a 6´4 and 2505lbs and i have no trouble of shooting with this chassis, i think the Bravo is great chassis for that price.
I have the tool-less buttbad and 2 spacer, and i think that is enough for me.
The pistol grip is also good size, and i do have large hand.
And what comes for that cheekpiece, i have heard that they have done new model of the cheekrest what will work with Tikka rifles.
I have two CTR and it is true, that the bolt will hit for the cheekrest, when it is on specific hight, but if you dare, you are able to fix that issue with very small effort, and get it work perfectly.
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IF Beretta actually imports them.
Well your right about Beretta I just figured since Eurooptics and Grabagun were showing them that they might be available in the states sometime in the future.
https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3x-Varmint-65-Creedmoor-2433-1-8-Rifle-JRTXH382.aspx
https://grabagun.com/beretta-tikka-t3x-var-blued-synthetic-6-5creedmoor-24-inch.html
That´s wicked, i might just get one of these to my next project 
I think your weight might be a little bit off. Unless you turned into a jacked up truck.
What's the "poor man's spigot" you have on there?
I have an older T3 Lite SS which came with Scope Rings.
I just got a newer T3x Lite SS which doesn't come with Scope Rings, and doesn't seem to have a bunch of replaceable grips out of the box. I was sort of expecting to see these items included.
Am I missing anything?
I just got a newer T3x Lite SS which doesn't come with Scope Rings, and doesn't seem to have a bunch of replaceable grips out of the box. I was sort of expecting to see these items included.
Am I missing anything?
Well it's great that you like it, but it's not for me.
I could've Dremelled the cheek piece but reckon I shouldn't have to. That was just one of the things that I didn't like.
Same here. Just got a Varmint in .223 and had been told the proprietary rings would come with it. I ordered a rail from Mountain Tactical, but it seems to have been re-routed by USPS, so I'm still waiting. I have some Ken Farrel rings on my IOR scope that I can use. I'm hoping to get it mounted and sighted in this weekend.
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I think your weight might be a little bit off. Unless you turned into a jacked up truck.
you are right about that, i was 255lbs, but some how i but 2500 pound
If anyone is interested in trading the two stage trigger from a tac a1 for a ctr single stage plus cash on my end, send me a message. I’m very interested in one for a build.
What are your favorite scope bases? Are the bases from Tikka Performance worth it?
Murphy Precision: Murphy Precision - Tikka T3 what all my Tikkas are wearing...
I'll second the Murphy Precision base.
Mountain Tactical Tikka T3/T3x Gen 2 Performance Series.
https://tikkaperformance.com/index....nt/Tikka-T3-Performance-Series-Picatinny-Rail
Not sure how I got away with this one but I convinced my wife I needed alot more practice so I built a tank trap and have it in the front living room. Cant wait to get this guy into the J Allen and put my 223 in the adjustable A5 and my future tikka 22 in my plain jane A5.
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If anybody asks call it an organic artisanal armchair. Or a concept art piece railing against the rigid confines of our materialistic world.
Tell them it's a caltrop or trihedron.?
Been working on my CTR build for a few months now. My NF SHV F1 scope just came in as did a set of Seekins rings. I went with the medium rings (0.87”) based on some advice on the forum, but I’m curious if you think it’s too low? I played with it for a while, but this is about the max spacing between the objective and the barrel that I can get, as I can push the scope any farther forward or the magnification ring will interfere with the bolt/end of the rail. I can still get a thin lens cap on it, but anymore and it would be touching the barrel. This is a stock 0MOA rail btw. Any advice? Do you think this will be an issue and I should go to medium high rings? Or should I just not worry about it? Thanks in advance. 
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If the eye relief works for you comfortably in current position and everything else works without interference or touching barrel then yes keep it. If eye relief doesn't work you mar have to go taller.
You should be fine if you don't plan on changing rails.
I went with the Med. High because of the 20 moa rail and I don't think the Med. would have worked for my 50mm
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The KRG chassis is adjustable for how tight the mag fits. The handgu ard piece can slide forward.
Nice! I've got the same gun ordered and it should be here mid week. What size/angle M10 mount is that?
I can't wait to get to the range. The mount is 40mm height, 20 moa of cant.
Has anyone had issues with the Tikka CTR bottom metal and CTR mag's having feed issues when putting pressure against barricades? While training for my first upcoming PRS match, I've run into an issue where when digging into a barricade or jamming a game changer between the harris bipod and the mag I'm getting feed issues.
Here's the rifle I'm using for a frame of reference.
Here's the rifle I'm using for a frame of reference.
SP, on an empty mag how much up down movement do you have when the mag is clicked in. It might be you floor plate is sitting too low. Or the release lever is too short. You might need to fit the mag system a bit deeper into the stock to present the cartridge better to the bolt. Might be easier than making the release lever longer.
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I'm absolutely loving my Tikka. Started off as a T3X lite in 6.5 Creed. Put a Tikka performance 20 MOA rail and LRHS 3-12 on it with Nightforce Ultralite rings. Also put an MK Machining throw lever on it.
My smith just put a 24" benchmark on it and timed my TBAC break to it. I also picked up a CTR stock, bottom metal and mag on the post exchange so I can run 10 round mags till my Manners arrives.
I was running a PASS converted Harris bipod but picked up an Atlas today because I've been wanting to try one.
My smith just put a 24" benchmark on it and timed my TBAC break to it. I also picked up a CTR stock, bottom metal and mag on the post exchange so I can run 10 round mags till my Manners arrives.
I was running a PASS converted Harris bipod but picked up an Atlas today because I've been wanting to try one.
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Tikka .308 Varmint - Barrel chopped 17.5' + 3-12 LRHS
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I had the same issue with my CTR in a GGS Predator stock. I had a stage that I used a gamechanger on and it didn't pick up the next round. I put another bipod stud out as far forward as I could to give me more room between my mag and the lever on my Harris like you have. I also put some tape inside of the front of mag well to keep the front of the mag from tipping down. That has helped, but I need to fabricate a stop that will attach to the front of the bottom metal using a longer front action screw. Some brands of bottom metal have the mag well that extends below the stock a 1/2" or more.Has anyone had issues with the Tikka CTR bottom metal and CTR mag's having feed issues when putting pressure against barricades? While training for my first upcoming PRS match, I've run into an issue where when digging into a barricade or jamming a game changer between the harris bipod and the mag I'm getting feed issues.
Here's the rifle I'm using for a frame of reference.
