Thanks, looks like they have the trigger springs too. Need to pick up a few.
Thanks, looks like they have the trigger springs too. Need to pick up a few.
I have had good luck with their stuff.
They are not selling those in Finland, so i bet that those are not in sale in US too.
That TAC A1 "2-stage" trigger is quite nice, that first stage is made with the sping, so it is not pure 2-stage trigger.
With yodaves spring, you can get that very very light, psr and other shooting, where you need very light trigger, but not to hunting, it is braking way too easy.
Just purchased the Tikka T3X Tac 300 Win Mag and it will be here Friday. The Beretta web site says it has a 18x1 threaded barrel. I'm assuming they are referring to LH threads but I could not find anywhere that actually states it. Wanting to get an adapter for my suppressor before the gun arrives. Does anyone know for sure?
Tony it has a RH thread
Anyone have a 16” Tac A1? How do you like it?
Nice rifle, what model Tikka?? 308, Tactical in the Graboe???
Got test a Burris XTR II 5-25X50 MRAD FFP scope.
So far nice tube for cost only 899€.
So far nice tube for cost only 899€.
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Does anyone know if the bolt can be reassembled without the firing pin? I'm supposed to get mine back from the factory today and I'd like to see if the feeding problem is fixed, but I won't be able to get to the range until the weekend.
I think yes, but dont let the bolt handle slipp off the bolt, or it might be hader job to get out of the action.
Because the pin has the notch and the sping that keep the handle in tight on the bolt.
But if you dont try, you wont know
Because the pin has the notch and the sping that keep the handle in tight on the bolt.
But if you dont try, you wont know
I had sent in my T3x Tac A1 because the magazines were not feeding the last two rounds. After no communication from Beretta, the rifle came back today. They returned two magazines (I sent three), there was no note in the box about what they did, and the magazines still aren't feeding. Disappointing experience.
Sucks they handled it that way.
I have a few tikka mags that wont feed the last round. The bullet tip jams into the feed ramp. I need to tweek the spring and see if that helps.
Beretta seems to let down the experience of owning a Tikka.
Tikka is back in the safe. If anyone in Aus is looking for a rifle chambered in 7mmSAW, this one’s up for sale.
Why are you selling it? Didn't like the SAW?
I’m a massive fan of the calibre mate, just have 3 rifles chambered in it now so want to move one along
https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/6894160/3
Try this for a fix for your magazines. Seems to be working for most guys.
Yes, I’ve tried that in one of the magazines, but it didn’t help. These springs are very weak to begin with compared to every other magazine I’ve seen. I think I will probably sell the rifle.
It seems that the ctr/tac a1 magazine just a poor quality steel on the follower spring.
When i had my first T3X CTR, i did noticed that poor magazine, tryed it for couple times, and bought TRG original magazine from SAKO.
Never had any issues with the TRG magazine, you can not even compare Tikka magazine to TRG, material are totally different quality.
I did strip the CTR magazine in to a pieces, and re-assembled it so, that i made threads on the rivets place in the magazine, so that i could take it a part and strech
that soft follower spring, when it started to show weaknes, and it was s--t in the begging, so i did not used it for a long time.
With the TRG magazine it was pleasure to handle.
But TRG magazine is gold on the price, holy smole.
Now with KRG chassies i use MDT AICS style magazines i have zero errors on feeding and these are cheap, really like them.
When i had my first T3X CTR, i did noticed that poor magazine, tryed it for couple times, and bought TRG original magazine from SAKO.
Never had any issues with the TRG magazine, you can not even compare Tikka magazine to TRG, material are totally different quality.
I did strip the CTR magazine in to a pieces, and re-assembled it so, that i made threads on the rivets place in the magazine, so that i could take it a part and strech
that soft follower spring, when it started to show weaknes, and it was s--t in the begging, so i did not used it for a long time.
With the TRG magazine it was pleasure to handle.
But TRG magazine is gold on the price, holy smole.
Now with KRG chassies i use MDT AICS style magazines i have zero errors on feeding and these are cheap, really like them.
Interesting. I just ordered a TRG magazine (since Beretta stole my third mag anyway). It didn’t occur to me that they’d be different.
My CTR is a T3 and it came with the TRG mag. I bought 2 of the T3x CTR mags with the plastic bottom and haven't had any problems except when I tried to load some 140 RDFs too long and they bound up in the mags. I stripped all 3 down and had the cerakoted as one of the T3x mag had surface rust on it when I bought it used. Not much difference in construction on the inside.
Did you get this magazine, the TRG mag.
https://www.eurooptic.com/sako-trg-22-10-round-magazine-308-win-s5740384.aspx
If it is not that, you have been fooled.
Where do you think that price difference is coming to against the CTR magazine?
https://www.eurooptic.com/S54065122-Tikka-T3-Compact-Tactical-Rifle-CTR-Magazine-260.aspx
I do guns daily, i work in gun store
. Yes, after reading your comment above I ordered the TRG-22 mag from EuroOptic. I am hoping there is a difference.Did you get this magazine, the TRG mag.
https://www.eurooptic.com/sako-trg-22-10-round-magazine-308-win-s5740384.aspx
If it is not that, you have been fooled.
Where do you think that price difference is coming to against the CTR magazine?
https://www.eurooptic.com/S54065122-Tikka-T3-Compact-Tactical-Rifle-CTR-Magazine-260.aspx
I do guns daily, i work in gun store
I bet my ass off, you will know why you payed that extra
Sako TRG is build to military specs, Tikka might not as that tight tolerace, or it would be a hard compeater to TRG.
So you need to do some job there and here.
Not meant to say, that the Tikka mag would be total crap, but it is not the same as the TRG is.
Tikka rifles are superd, i have 3 of these beauties, and i am in love these guns
Will be using KRG chassis in all my rigs, those are brilliantly build, to use the best section of Tikka rifles, the action, barrel and the amazing Tikka trigger.
Where you can find a rifle at that price, that has that class stick cut off in the trigger, and you can adjust it..
Tikka is best bang for your buck, or euro...
No need to say more
Sako TRG is build to military specs, Tikka might not as that tight tolerace, or it would be a hard compeater to TRG.
So you need to do some job there and here.
Not meant to say, that the Tikka mag would be total crap, but it is not the same as the TRG is.
Tikka rifles are superd, i have 3 of these beauties, and i am in love these guns
Will be using KRG chassis in all my rigs, those are brilliantly build, to use the best section of Tikka rifles, the action, barrel and the amazing Tikka trigger.
Where you can find a rifle at that price, that has that class stick cut off in the trigger, and you can adjust it..
Tikka is best bang for your buck, or euro...
No need to say more
Tikka’s arecpretty amazing!
I’m waiting on a new barrel in 6.5, going to try a left hand gain twist. Thought I could use some wind practice so I picked up a used CTR 20ich take off barrel in 308 here on the hide. Installed it to 90ftlbs, cleaned it.
Using Federal GMM 175smk the 1st 10 rounds went into .58 moa 2543fps sd of 9.8 measured on labradar!!
I’m happy.......
I’m waiting on a new barrel in 6.5, going to try a left hand gain twist. Thought I could use some wind practice so I picked up a used CTR 20ich take off barrel in 308 here on the hide. Installed it to 90ftlbs, cleaned it.
Using Federal GMM 175smk the 1st 10 rounds went into .58 moa 2543fps sd of 9.8 measured on labradar!!
I’m happy.......
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My Tikka got new scope.
Just shot factory 143 ELDx over my MS sporter last wknd. Was getting 2571-2579fps averages with an SD of 17-19. This out of 24” blue 6.5 Creedmoor CTR.
Anyone else getting the same?
Also more of a tikka thread question: what makes the factory tikka barrels so slow? It seems to be universal.
Anyone else getting the same?
Also more of a tikka thread question: what makes the factory tikka barrels so slow? It seems to be universal.
I have not experienced any slowness with my Tikka barrels. If you are shooting long bullets there will be a lot more friction from the engraving force, and of course heavier will be slower.
Are people getting higher velocities with the same load and barrel length in a different gun?
Are people getting higher velocities with the same load and barrel length in a different gun?
So I ordered this yesterday and it arrived today. I ran some rounds through the TRG mag. You were right. No feeding problems. Now I just have to face the sticker shock when I buy a second one!I bet my ass off, you will know why you payed that extra
Sako TRG is build to military specs, Tikka might not as that tight tolerace, or it would be a hard compeater to TRG.
Received the new T3X Tactical in 300 WM and seems pretty nice. Mounted a gen 1 ATACR 5-25 on it and picked up a SICO brake for it as well. Only negative is the long throat. Loaded some Berger 200.20x at 20 thou off the lands and the cartridge length was 3.715". Going to single feed them just to see what they do. Have they come out with a good bottom metal yet that works with AI mags? Plan on getting a Mcmillan A5 for it but it's a least a 6 month lead time. Thats what they told me anyways when I ordered the game scout for a 16" 6.5 Creed that I'm building on a T3 action. Ordered a 3 groove Pac-Nor barrel for it. These barrels shoot really well and pretty fast also after I have them Black Nitrided by H&M.
Guys, I’m looking to get a muzzle suppressor for my Tikka T3X TAC A1 6.5 creedmore. Can anyone help with the thread specs for that rifle, as I’m new to precision rifles. Thanks!
Should be 5/8x24
Any more confirmation?
It is 5/8x24. Look in this catalog from Tikka. http://tikka.fi/sites/default/files...ka T3x TAC A1 sparepartcatalogue 20042018.pdf
I have a Tac A1 in .308 with a 16”. Did a lot of research prior to purchase. Not much drop in velocity with the 16” and I just don’t shoot long range anyway. Adding a suppressor, the barrel is once again long.
. Odd sized m18x1 threading at the muzzle. Trigger is the best I have ever felt. And I have felt things. I have only shot 12 rounds but damn. Best group I have ever shot. Mags are silly expensive! I have a Tac A1 in .308 with a 16”. Did a lot of research prior to purchase. Not much drop in velocity with the 16” and I just don’t shoot long range anyway. Adding a suppressor, the barrel is once again long.
What velocity are you getting?
Does the short 308 jump around off a bipod/bag? How bad is the muzzle blast with and without the brake?
I really want a 6.5 but the short barrel is temping. If I get the 6.5, I may chop it to 18.5” I’m a big fan of handy compact bolt guns. I want to shoot at a 1000 but mostly I will be inside 800 so I can stand to lose the velocity. We’ll see though. I’m torn on the 308 vs 6.5 debate. I don’t own either or anything for either so I still think 6.5 is the way to go. And I’m torn CTR or Tac A1. Only downside to the A1 I see is that it’s not AICS mags, but I don’t own any so I’m buying mags either way. If I go CTR I am going to want to do a chassis and 2 statue trigger right away so I’m actually money ahead on the A1. The A1 ticks all the boxes for me it seems out of the box. If I go A1, all I will need is scope rings to be up and running.
Right now, is 6.5 or 308 cheaper on ammo?
Can’t wait for my tax return so I can pull the trigger for on a rifle.
Five years ago I came to the Hide looking for suggestions on my first rifle and after some good suggestions, I settled on a Tikka T3 Tactical 20" in .308. That rifle has been a gem and has served me very well. This year I decided I wanted a 6.5 CM because I joined a range that has 1000 yard FClass matches locally. I decided after a lot of thought to order a Tikka CTR with a 24" barrel. It's in at the FFL and I get to pick it up tomorrow. Thinking about ordering a McMillian for it.
This is from Eurooptic website, the fine print does say the 16” does not come with brake which would lead me to believe it is different from the Creed
If it was made for the US market it is 5/8-24. I have 2 CTR barrels are they are both the same. CTR and the TAC A1 use the same barrels.
My friend has a T3 CTR, and I have a T3x Varmint. My Varmint has a stainless bolt, while his CTR has a teflon coated bolt. The other day we cycled them side by side and it seemed to both of us that the stainless bolt was significantly smoother than the teflon one. Both receivers are blued, and we've tried each bolt in each receiver. The teflon coating just seemed to produce significantly more friction upon contact with the receiver. I'm curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing? If that's the case, then what is the point of the teflon coating?
I would agree with you. I think the uncoated bolt is smoother but the difference can only be felt sitting on the couch. They both are very smooth. Maybe the teflon bolt will run better dirty. There may be something to it and there may not be.
My Tac A1, 308 and 20 in barrel, has the M18x1 thread. And it also has a little heavier barrel than the other one, also a 308 but with 24 in barrel. Other Tac A1 in store when I was picking the rifle. Also, I was told that mine has the same barrel as TRG (same OD, same profile, phosphate finish)
I have both and I don't really feel a difference, both are super slick. It could also depend on what kind of lube was used. Some can be pretty thick, especially some greases.
My Tikka bolts are always slickest when completely dry, nickel boron on steel, but I don't run them that way. I agree with @wade2big, the difference makes no difference in actual operation. Still the smoothest feeding actions I've ever experienced (among all the commercial brands).
-Stooxie
