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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    Criterion makes great barrels. Wish Krieger actually made shouldered prefits for Tikkas.
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    Thanks. I was just watching this video on youtube where the guy had to have his .243 bolt face enlarged I'm not set up to enlarge a bolt face so wondering who does that on Tikka's and for what price because the BC's on 7mm bullets improve by 20 percent or more so it is probably worth it for...
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    At this point I'm thinking 6GT or 7 Rem SAUM.
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    I've heard that, too, about a relief groove. I'd like to save the 308 barrel that is on it for future use, though, and don't want to destroy it or mark it up. It is already very accurate. I'd just like to increase the range on it.
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    I've heard it can be difficult and I've heard there is nothing to it. I think it depends on your action and whether it has been in the elements or not, such as rained on and so forth, which might cause some oxidation. I have heard that a good whack with your hand on the action wrench brings them...
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    Carbon 6 has a number of options that are interesting now just need to figure out how to change the bolt stop on the Tikka action if I decide to go with something that uses a bolt length other than 308. McGowen has some deals on prefits but not carbon barrel weight so heavier.
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    Hunting & Fishing New Hunting Bullets Available

    The reason I ask is that I have a Tikka CTR in 308 that I am thinking of switching calibers on and wondering what options I have for prefits and kind of leaning towards 6GT with a carbon barrel but 7SAUM is near the top of the list as well.
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    Hunting & Fishing New Hunting Bullets Available

    Did you use a Tikka short action to make the 7 SAUM?
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    I have always charged within published ranges. Just wondering if there is some formula based on barrel length or some adjustment that can be made to increase performance and efficiency. I.E., shorter barrel length, less powder by perhaps one grain per inch of barrel, that type of thing. Doesn't...
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    Thank you. Looks like 3031 is the fastest powder I've been using while Varget, 4064, and 748 are all about the same.
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    At this point the powders I've used which seem to have been effective are Varget, of course, IMR 4064 and 3031, as well as Winchester 748. They all seem to be fairly accurate with 748 seeming to have more recoil. Barrels are 308 1 in 12 and 1 in 10, and 223 1 in 9. Projectiles are various 168's...
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    And by faster burning powders, is it signified by faster speeds in fps? Or what am I looking for?
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    Thank you. That is what I figured and have been prescribing to but in the interest of efficiency figured I'd ask. I mean two fewer grains on a 308 load means another few rounds or so per pound of powder, maybe, that type of thing, and then of course efficiency itself.
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    20" Barrel powder loads for 223 and 308

    Most of the load data in my books is for 26" barrels but what about 20" barrels? Should someone decrease the powder charge accordingly by 1 grain, for example, or something like that, so that unburnt powder isn't going out of the front of the barrel? Does anyone have any technical experience...
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    I just found these: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/rock-creek-prefits-centerfire/ https://straightjacketarmory.com/product/tikka-shouldered-stainless-pre-fit-barrels/ https://mcgowenbarrel.com/product-category/prefit-barrels/?product_count=36
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    Who generally makes shouldered prefits? I'm guessing they are a bit more in cost than nutted barrels.
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    How difficult is a pre-fit swap on a Tikka and Savage?

    How difficult is the pre-fit swap on a Tikka or Savage rifle? What gauges needed, go and no go? Thanks.
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    Pacific Tool and Gauge BDL drop in DBM detachable bottom metal for Rem 700 SA

    Are you able to change the height on the cheek rest once installed if you change your scope or whatever?
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    Pacific Tool and Gauge BDL drop in DBM detachable bottom metal for Rem 700 SA

    Here is a pattern for Badger's http://www.badgerordnance.com/media/bo_media/306-82_82C_89.pdf Here is one from PT&G: http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/material-downloads/bm_inletting/m5tacinlet.pdf The difference between the two in length is 3 thousandths.
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    Pacific Tool and Gauge BDL drop in DBM detachable bottom metal for Rem 700 SA

    They are nice but mags are proprietary.
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