Tikka t3x mods/bolt fluting

[fadetoblack188]

I just purchased a Tikka t3x superlite in 6.5

I would like to have the bolt fluted. Who does that ? Where could I send it to?

also any mods worth doing to it? To make it shoot better or make it even lighter?

thanks

 

[ShtrRdy]

Give Long Rifles Inc a call for fluting.

GUNSMITHING SERVICES: BOLT FLUTING

In 2010 LRI launched a Group Buy that ushered in a new chapter in how this work gets performed. In one month we fluted over 600 bolts! Since that time we've fluted literally thousands of bolts covering a broad range of manufacturers. Our service is performed using a state of the art 4 axis cnc...

www.longriflesinc.com

As for other changes - shoot it first to see if there is anything

 

[waspocrew]

Definitely go with LRI- they do great work!

 

[DeadZeppelin]

Another vote for Long Rifles Inc. Their bolt fluting is decently priced as well.

 

[fadetoblack188]

Definitely go with LRI- they do great work!View attachment 7529510

Which cut pattern did you go with?

 

[waspocrew]

Can't remember exactly (been a few years) but I think it was the pattern B standard helix. I also had a 700 bolt done, this was with the wrought iron:

 

[JGR1953]

LRI did this one several years ago.
I did the two tone myself with Norrels Moly Resin.
Best I recall it was the standard helix B
I've got another one they did that I media blasted and coated before I sent it to them and the two tone is just opposite of this one.

 

[JGR1953]

Looks great, what rail is that, and did you contour the end of it yourself or is that factory?

Thanks,
It's a Mountain Tactical I cut down and sanded to shape and refinished.

I just replaced it with an Area419 20 moa rail that I'm really impressed with the low profile fit and finish of.

I've got a new Mark5 3.6-18 coming in a couple of days after waiting almost 8 weeks.
So I'm ready to get this new one buttoned up and get to the range to play with some shiny new toys...

 

[Redvanes]

LRI does great work as does Twisted Barrel. Both have done several for me

 

[fadetoblack188]

LRI did this one several years ago.
I did the two tone myself with Norrels Moly Resin.
Best I recall it was the standard helix B
I've got another one they did that I media blasted and coated before I sent it to them and the two tone is just opposite of this one.
View attachment 7530235

What stock is that?

 

[fadetoblack188]

LRI did this one several years ago.
I did the two tone myself with Norrels Moly Resin.
Best I recall it was the standard helix B
I've got another one they did that I media blasted and coated before I sent it to them and the two tone is just opposite of this one.
View attachment 7530235

What stock is that?

 

[JGR1953]

What stock is that?

The stock was made by Southfort Labs in NZ.
I bought it at Stocky's on closeout clearance a couple of years ago.....