While you have the handguard off be sure to check the collar that holds the handguard.
I've seen a few people post that it was the screws that hold that collar that was loose causing the problem.
I've seen a few people post that it was the screws that hold that collar that was loose causing the problem.
Is this a problem many folks have had
I don't know about many....
This is one post talking about it.
I've seen others but don't recall the sites.
Loose barrel? Tikka t3x tac a1
Hello there! Recently picked this up and just noticed recently that the free floating barrel (specifically the shroud) is loose. Normal? Or do I need to goggle to retighten? Not a safety concern?? Thanks pic of where it wiggles.
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Make sure the screws are inserted in the correct direction
JGR, thanks for the input! When I checked those collar screws were loose. I tightened those and put the forestock back...problem fixed.
T3 Varmint 260rem SS fluted&cerakoted.
KRG chassis is still on coated, coming i hope end of the week.
Will be different tune than this M05 Whiskey.
KRG chassis is still on coated, coming i hope end of the week.
Will be different tune than this M05 Whiskey.
Here are my Tikka,s They are pretty plane jane but they get the job done.I have a variety of rifles but my tikka,s do the hunting. Thanks to all you tikka fans for some awesome pictures.
1st up is my tikka 204 W/22in barrel in a mdt orax chassis. It weres a luepold 4x14x40 mark ar scope killer set up for this rifle and caliber
This is my CTR tikka 6.5 crdmre. it rides in a MDT Hunter sniper chassis. It allso wares a luepold VX6 3x18x44 iluminated ret. pretty plane tikka but its a lazor shooting 140 gr RDF with 42.0 gr H4350.
1st up is my tikka 204 W/22in barrel in a mdt orax chassis. It weres a luepold 4x14x40 mark ar scope killer set up for this rifle and caliber
This is my CTR tikka 6.5 crdmre. it rides in a MDT Hunter sniper chassis. It allso wares a luepold VX6 3x18x44 iluminated ret. pretty plane tikka but its a lazor shooting 140 gr RDF with 42.0 gr H4350.
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Just took my new T3X Tac A1 in 6.5 CM to the range yesterday. Installed an Elay Precision trigger spring prior, which lightened the pull noticeably. Got my zero and shot this group (shots 15-20) with American Gunner 140gr HPBT, Atlas bipod, rear bag.
Ummm. Yeah.
Anyone got any American Gunner for sale???
This rifle's amazing. But y'all knew that.
Ummm. Yeah.
Anyone got any American Gunner for sale???
This rifle's amazing. But y'all knew that.
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Don't know if this has been posted yet.
Magazine Retainer Clips.
Magazine Retainer Clips.
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IF the factory mags you have are CTR AND you order the Bravo that accepts CTR mags. In other words, if your mags are the thin single-stack mags that the T3X Hunter-type models use, there's no Bravo that will accept those.
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My mags are the double stack ones. I saw some of the pics with KRG stocks and factory mags and had hope it would work. Put my 300WM Sendaro in a KRG stock and it made it into a rifle I love to shoot. Thanks for the info.
my freshly built T3x in 6.5 creed. 20” Krieger M24, surefire socom 7.62 RC2 can. Thing shots damn well with factory Hornady match eldm ammo. Got a ladder test I’m going to start development off of tomorrow.
Anyone change out their Sako muzzle brake on a TAC A1 to an APA Little Bastard or ?. At my advancing age hiking around, at 7,000', during a PRS match with my TAC 6.5 was just too heavy so I sold the chassis and put it in a Bravo. Plus I just didn't feel comfortable with that TAC chassis. I now like the feel and weight better, with the Bravo, but the recoil is more pronounced. It is about 2#s lighter now. Will an APA Little B solve the recoil issue? I'd like to be able to see my MANY misses!! I'm still new at this. (I may add a little weight back on the forearm).
Thanks!
Thanks!
Finally got the Grayboe Phoenix in and together for my CTR. Shoots like it did with the McMillan game hunter and bravo, .25. This is the GAP splash camo. Enjoying it so far!
Straight drop in? or some sort of bedding job? What was your wait time? Good lookin rifle
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dropped it in and torqued to 45 in/lb. no bedding whatsoever
That's the stock I'm looking at! They said they are working on a dedicated mold for the tikka rather than modifying a R700 inlet to fit the tikkas with factory DBM which I am not so patiently waiting for. The GAP camo is one they do themselves right? Looks great
yes it’s not “dipped.” The GAP splash is painted and clear coated, it seems. I like it but thinking of adding some brown paint to it too.
the recoil lug and inner channel are clean. Much better looking than some of the early pics people were sharing when the Phoenix first release. On par finish wise with my McMillan.
Like I stated early, rifle shoots as good as it did with some other bigger/more popular named stocks. Even with a tripod on the bench as pictured since I’m waiting for a new atlas PSR to arrive.
I don't mind that paint job but I am trying to decide if I want to spring for that kryptek obscura dip.
Good to know about the recoil lug. Do they have a steel lug in there like the factory?
Also how's the flex in the forend? I don't care if it's not as rigid as a chassis, but would like it to not touch with a bipod on the front.
it is steel, looks the same as the bravo or McMillan.
there is some flex although I think it was compounded some with the Arca rail expanding beyond the forend. It was a bit stiffer moving the contact point back towards the forend where the flush cup support runs laterally.
Here's my two Tikka's. A 20" 6.5CTR and a 16" Tac A1. I love em. Both are bughole shooters.
Great to see more companies providing stock/chassis variants for Tikka.
The Bravo originally only took AICS magazines but there is now a version that takes the factory CTR magazines.
They are NOT interchangeable.
Dunno, but this same thing happened to mine last time at the range...
The factory brake is a .338” hole. I swapped mine for an APA lil bastard. I shoot the Tac A1 chassis and it is very easy to track my impacts.
Well after 2 years of searching I finally found a jae for my Tikka.
And if anyone is looking for a like new Manners PRS1tk I just listed it in the px
Anyone have any experience with the Tikka T3X lite roughtech?
Here you go. I just found the listing on googles main page and have not inspected the website to make sure they still have them
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We appreciate dogs here.View attachment 7619532Purchased the stock (Bell and Carlson) from a member here. Now I need a bipod, probably going with an atlas. Then all I need is my sandman to get out of prison and I’ll be set
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I want to get into another Tikka again. Cant find a blued CTR anywhere though
I got lucky and found a blue 20" 6.5. I was just looking on Gunbroker and saw several blued CTR's.
Here’s a 6.5... not sure what caliber you’re wanting.
Thats the same one I was just looking at. And its the same one I own. Shoots damn well, as well as my custom rifle does. And better than any other factory rifle I've owned. Except for my Tac A1.
Whoa ty man, I'll pick it up if I can!
Finally got out after 2 years of waiting due to restricted travel.
6.5 Creedmoor Superlight
Hi-Tec Carbon stock
Delta Stryker
Badger Rings
Sterk Shroud
Velocity Hunting Spring
Grey Stone Guns Suppressor
Bush Buck Lightweight Carbon Bipod
MK Machining Level
Atlasworxs Bottom Metal
Shoots the 147 Hornnay ELD-M factory load nicely
6.5 Creedmoor Superlight
Hi-Tec Carbon stock
Delta Stryker
Badger Rings
Sterk Shroud
Velocity Hunting Spring
Grey Stone Guns Suppressor
Bush Buck Lightweight Carbon Bipod
MK Machining Level
Atlasworxs Bottom Metal
Shoots the 147 Hornnay ELD-M factory load nicely
@SlimySquirrel: Is that the Hi Tec Tactical Hunter stock? What do you think of it?
Given the lightweight stock and barrel, what's your application for this - just hunting and range, or comps also?
Whiskey is now cerakoted.
Elite series M17 Coyote.
Tikka T3 260rem varmint SS.
Elite series M17 Coyote.
Tikka T3 260rem varmint SS.
Yeah that’s the one!
I use it for hunting and gong bashing. I haven’t weighed the rig yet but I will next time I’m out with it. Balances really well and is wonderful to shoot. Just enough palm swell too.
The search is over! I finally found the enclosed forend for my .223 T3 Tactucal in KRG W3 Gen5. Going to try it out at the range this Saturday.
^ Now THAT is hot.
Ok. Stupid question incoming... Has anyone ever DLC coated a Tikka Action before? I'm getting a stainless steel and I want to make it black, but cerakote lead times and DLC lead times are pretty similar, and I LOVED my DLC coated TL3 action...
Yeah the Tikka is already smooth as butter, so it won't really benefit in that regard, but I'm still curious if it had been done before, and what people thought of it. And surely, I figure DLC will be smoother than cerakote at least.
Ok. Stupid question incoming... Has anyone ever DLC coated a Tikka Action before? I'm getting a stainless steel and I want to make it black, but cerakote lead times and DLC lead times are pretty similar, and I LOVED my DLC coated TL3 action...
Yeah the Tikka is already smooth as butter, so it won't really benefit in that regard, but I'm still curious if it had been done before, and what people thought of it. And surely, I figure DLC will be smoother than cerakote at least.
Have retired my Harris, and gone to Magpul.
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