Yes, The reliability of the Timney. I've used 517's in the past with no problems
How is bixn Andy for durability?
Left side is Atlas CAL ja right side CAL Super.
Barrel blank showed up at lunch from Bartlein. Got it spun up in 7mm Sherman Max.
Still have a tiny bit of barrel channel to open up in the stock but it’s almost complete!
Still have a tiny bit of barrel channel to open up in the stock but it’s almost complete!
Upgraded the scopes on both Tikka’s tonight.
I bought a pair of Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25X50 that were listed as “Showroom Demos” for $150 off of MAP.
Neither scope had as much as a fingerprint on them and all of the controls were fairly stiff before I ran the turrets and dials to get them worked in slightly.
I laser boresighted them in the back yard and they are ready for the range.
The two Athlon Ares BTR 4.5 -27X50 take off scopes have been mounted to AR15’s with Seekins Rings and a LaRue QD mount.
I bought a pair of Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25X50 that were listed as “Showroom Demos” for $150 off of MAP.
Neither scope had as much as a fingerprint on them and all of the controls were fairly stiff before I ran the turrets and dials to get them worked in slightly.
I laser boresighted them in the back yard and they are ready for the range.
The two Athlon Ares BTR 4.5 -27X50 take off scopes have been mounted to AR15’s with Seekins Rings and a LaRue QD mount.
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May I ask you why you shortened a 6.5CM?
I´m just asking, because the short barrel with this caliber is somewhat contradictory in my eyes.
Haven’t had the opportunity to shoot it since getting it back from the smith, but the machine work looked solid so I have no doubt it will be lights out
That’s an awesome deal. What is MAP?
“Minimum Advertised Price”
This is why you’ll see online ads for optics and guns that say “Add To Shopping Cart to See Price” Palmetto State Armory does it quite a bit to get around MAP.
It’s intended to level the playing field for the lower volume dealers to compete with the PSA’s and MidwayUSA’s out there.
So do I, I´m asking because the 6.5CM is somewhat like a mid-caliber for LR, but with the short barrel it´s the other way around.
If you don´t use it for LR, there would have been other calibers with more punch for hunting etc., even the cheaper .308 Win.
For what purpose will you use it?
May I ask you why you shortened a 6.5CM?
I´m just asking, because the short barrel with this caliber is somewhat contradictory in my eyes.
I wanted a short rifle, I can still reach out to 1k plus (If I do my part).
Guys, Zero Compromise Optics.
2 week test time with this beast.
ZC527.
2 week test time with this beast
.ZC527.
Well guys, I have a varmit inbound in .223!
Strat cases are cheep AF on ebay
I have seen people use bolts that you can ajust with an allen key or flat head driver if it's an issue. No longer toolless, but not a huge deal.
If I'm understanding this correctly, you will be offering aftermarket tikka bolts with swappable bolt faces?
Strat cases are cheep AF on ebay
I have seen people use bolts that you can ajust with an allen key or flat head driver if it's an issue. No longer toolless, but not a huge deal.
If I'm understanding this correctly, you will be offering aftermarket tikka bolts with swappable bolt faces?
From the photos, not much clearance between the ocular bell and the rear sight...
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Hells Canyon Armory has a package deal on custom Tikkas. I think Mountain Tactical at one point would do custom work on Tikkas, not sure now thought. They do make great aftermarket parts.
Interesting combo!
Lovely scope in rifle that does not need a scope at all
Decent backup sights anyway!Vortex LHT showed up today. I really like the glass on the scope. Weight turned out right where I figured it would be. I should be just under 10 pounds ready to hunt with my suppressor.
Oh please for the love of all that is good and holy YES! Please support us lefties, and if you can send them up here to Canuckistan we will make ice sculptures in your honour annually!!!
3. Take off from a tac a1.
Some people don't like them.
I meant some people get the TAC A1 and don't like 2 stage triggers and switch it out. I think they occasionally show up in the px.
Krg seems like a good one to me. I think the krg has more adjustability than the TAC A1 trigger. @Massoud seems like he makes great products. Read up on the midas trigger threads.
I have KRG’s on both my rifles, have been very happy with them.
Built this as a “jack of all trades“ 6.5 CM for everything from matches to hunting. It’s held up really well and has filled this role well with the MDT ESS folder.
Going to take the Bravo plunge for my shorty T3. Got one coming inlet for CTR mags. Apparently KRG only sells them direct, but their website doesn’t take my preferred CC (Discover), which was a bummer. I got a great discount code from Anarchy Outdoors this morning ($40) and on a limb reached out to them to see if they could get me one and they did! 
Stoked to get this in, and mill out for left hand use.
Stoked to get this in, and mill out for left hand use.
Loose Area 419 rail
built Tikka T3 about a month ago, 200 or so rounds thru it, and had my groups open up to 2-3 MOA last range trip.
realized after I got home the entire Area 419 rail was slightly wobbly, screws attaching it to receiver had backed out.
i installed to spec using wheeler torque wrench (15 in lbs) and used a smidge either low strength (purple) or medium strength (blue) loctite. Don’t remember which, probably purple.
Going to reinstall with medium strength, high temp thread locker I have (vibratite 123) for suppressor mounts.
just a PSA for others Installing. Instructions don’t mention any thread locker but at least in this anecdote it’s needed.
built Tikka T3 about a month ago, 200 or so rounds thru it, and had my groups open up to 2-3 MOA last range trip.
realized after I got home the entire Area 419 rail was slightly wobbly, screws attaching it to receiver had backed out.
i installed to spec using wheeler torque wrench (15 in lbs) and used a smidge either low strength (purple) or medium strength (blue) loctite. Don’t remember which, probably purple.
Going to reinstall with medium strength, high temp thread locker I have (vibratite 123) for suppressor mounts.
just a PSA for others Installing. Instructions don’t mention any thread locker but at least in this anecdote it’s needed.
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I had feeding issues with my CTR Bravo using my 6.5 CM CTR action. But when I moved my Varmint 223 action into the stock, same mag system, all was well. So just be aware it can be finicky and may need adjusting to feed well. My CTR in a Tac A1 chassis now has no issues.... who knowsGoing to take the Bravo plunge for my shorty T3. Got one coming inlet for CTR mags. Apparently KRG only sells them direct, but their website doesn’t take my preferred CC (Discover), which was a bummer. I got a great discount code from Anarchy Outdoors this morning ($40) and on a limb reached out to them to see if they could get me one and they did!
Stoked to get this in, and mill out for left hand use.
Fireforming?
Yeah. Just picked a load in between starting and max for 7 SAUM and 162 amax. Think it was 57 grains or so of IMR 4831, but don’t remember. It’s pretty light in the max chamber. Primers are still really rounded. Didn’t chrono.
I had that happen to me on a rifle. Believe the problem was I didn’t get all of the oil that was on the rifle from shipping cleaned out before I loctited the screws. Cleaned the holes with a q-tip with breakclean and haven’t had a problem since.
My T3X Varmint 6.5CM in the Bravo works 100% in the ACIS mag. It did not work as well in my 1500 Howa HCR.
I really like a plastic mags though like magpul; not as sharp edged and not as rattle rattle. KRG says MagPul won't work so well in the Bravo so I sold it with the Howa.
I really like a plastic mags though like magpul; not as sharp edged and not as rattle rattle. KRG says MagPul won't work so well in the Bravo so I sold it with the Howa.
LR and hunting at least. I like short rifles, barrel will be more stiff at that length, and suppressed it won’t be a mile long. I see more and more shorty 6.5s that work well. And I love the 6.5mm bullet for hunting. Depending on the load it will work for varmints/predators, deer, and potentially Elk with proper shot placement. Honestly I’d be tempted to go even shorter to 16”
Got in a few rounds with the 6.5 tonight. She’s shooting pretty damn well.
More comments relative to short barrel 6.5CM... I have a Tikka TacA1 6.5 with 24” barrel. Rifle is an absolute hammer, I love it. With 140gr ELDM over 42 grains of H4350, I am getting 2685 FPS. Factory Hornady 140s run 2615 FPS.
My shorty rifle is a Tikka T3 with a Carbon Six 17” barrel in 6.5CM. With same 42 grains H4350 under a 143gr ELD-X, I get 2630 FPS.
I don’t feel like I’m giving up much of anything as far as long range capability with the short rifle. It’s lighter and handier (especially with suppressor) for hiking and hunting than my TacA1 but still has all the capability if I do my part.
My shorty rifle is a Tikka T3 with a Carbon Six 17” barrel in 6.5CM. With same 42 grains H4350 under a 143gr ELD-X, I get 2630 FPS.
I don’t feel like I’m giving up much of anything as far as long range capability with the short rifle. It’s lighter and handier (especially with suppressor) for hiking and hunting than my TacA1 but still has all the capability if I do my part.
If I'm looking to do a semi-custom Tikka build (starting with the cheapest T3x lite or similar .223). How much can I expect to sell a stock, barrel, and magazine for?
