Tikkas come up for sale from time to time here on the hide. I just bought this 223 ctr on here not long ago and was doing some load development with 73eldm since i have alot of them here at home.
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Tikkas come up for sale from time to time here on the hide. I just bought this 223 ctr on here not long ago and was doing some load development with 73eldm since i have alot of them here at home.
Problem there is ya can’t find a damn tikka these days! Used to be all over.
So ive kinda been in the same boat I parted with my 6.5 barrel and thats left me with an orgin action
Been looking at several profits proof and criterion but there is only 1 place that currently I can get a .223 proof prefit other wise would have to do a tlr prefit with a different lug
Or thought about trying a ruckus just to switch things up but seem locating an in stock one isn't gona happen
Also was in the 20in boat but the cheap and easy route is a 26in unfortunately
Been looking at several profits proof and criterion but there is only 1 place that currently I can get a .223 proof prefit other wise would have to do a tlr prefit with a different lug
Or thought about trying a ruckus just to switch things up but seem locating an in stock one isn't gona happen
Also was in the 20in boat but the cheap and easy route is a 26in unfortunately
My trainer is just screwing a .223 prefit + bolt change on my Impact 737 action. Document the adjustment made to the scope.
Brownells has the Howa Mini 223 Threaded Sporter barreled action for $399
that's one of the nice things about the origin...it can take TL3 barrelsSo ive kinda been in the same boat I parted with my 6.5 barrel and thats left me with an orgin action
Been looking at several profits proof and criterion but there is only 1 place that currently I can get a .223 proof prefit other wise would have to do a tlr prefit with a different lug
Or thought about trying a ruckus just to switch things up but seem locating an in stock one isn't gona happen
Also was in the 20in boat but the cheap and easy route is a 26in unfortunately
i have quite a few Origin/TL3 barrels that i swap back and forth. both of my Dasher comp barrels are TL3. no issues running the smaller lug
I have had good luck just buying a bolt head and a Criterion barrel in 223 wylde for my tl3s. 4 of us shoot in my household. It's going to take a significant amount of business building before I decide it is worth it to build 4 new identical 223s for trainers. Swapping barrels works like a dream.
Is their a reason you went with the wylde vs stanard .223??
Wylde is just a freebore change allowing 556 nato to run in 223 chambers.
That I knew ive just been reading into the debate on it ive always run wylde on ar barrels if I could
I picked up a R700 ADL tactical from Buds a while ago for $260 on clearance. Shot it for a while in a Bell & Carlson stock w/AICS mags. I screwed on a remage 1:8 twist varmint barrel, that thing shoots great with 69g-80g bullets.
Mike
Here it is pre remage barrel (rem 1:9) I got the stock and bottom metal second hand, I have about $750 into the rifle alone, $900 with the TT trigger.
Mike
Here it is pre remage barrel (rem 1:9) I got the stock and bottom metal second hand, I have about $750 into the rifle alone, $900 with the TT trigger.
It is about the right freebore for 75 grain bullets. I typically shoot hornady 75 bthp on 8208 xbr in starline brass. Cheap and shoots in the .3s in multiple barrels. Plenty good enough to train with.
OP I was in your very similar boat as I had a barrel I was swapping back and forth on my Comp Origin action. I finally got tired of swapping things so I bought a second action and turns the 223 into a full build for coyotes and practice. Figured I'd help along with pushing you over the spending edge!!!
Thanks - as I was very close anyway! Probably gonna go the origin & proof SS prefit route. Got a used whiskey 3 chassis sitting empty anyway….
Hey ya find a source that has a few of the proofs on stock wana pm me seems slim pickings
PROOF Research Stainless Steel Zermatt ORIGIN Pre-Fits
frontrangeprecisionllc.com even if not in stock he normally gets them out pretty quick
he has Hunt TL3 lugs too so dont be afraid to get an in stock TL3 barrel
@bohem Josh at PVA can spin up a .223 Osprey prefit for an Origin also.
Osprey 22 caliber Prefit Barrels - All Actions
Precision rifle prefit barrels for all actions, custom ordered and ready to install. No machining or gunsmithing required. Match winning Osprey barrels by Patriot Valley Arms; we Engineer Repeatability. 100% Made in USA
patriotvalleyarms.com Yeah according to proof they arnt gona be shipping orgin .223 to him til janPROOF Research Stainless Steel Zermatt ORIGIN Pre-Fits
even if not in stock he normally gets them out pretty quick
he has Hunt TL3 lugs too so dont be afraid to get an in stock TL3 barrel
Look at my post above.
good thing he has TL3 prefits in stock then
Plus side to the pva is getting the size I wanted to begin with (and not the first pva barrel thats been on that action) but im just gona hold off to see what black friday brings
Not gona still out extra to be in a rush when knowing myself won't likely shoot to spring anyways
Not gona still out extra to be in a rush when knowing myself won't likely shoot to spring anyways
Ok I lied was a straight jacket barrel on it for some reason I have no idea why I get straight jacket and pva mixed up all the time
I run a factory REM 700PSS with the barrel cut down to 22” in a McMillan A4 stock. Using 80g SMKs, it is a hammer. Won a few f class matches with it. Yes, it is a 9” twist.
This is what my barrel is. Josh & PVA have done all my Origin barrels.@bohem Josh at PVA can spin up a .223 Osprey prefit for an Origin also.
Osprey 22 caliber Prefit Barrels - All Actions
Precision rifle prefit barrels for all actions, custom ordered and ready to install. No machining or gunsmithing required. Match winning Osprey barrels by Patriot Valley Arms; we Engineer Repeatability. 100% Made in USA
