Anyone have any experience with the Tikka T3X "Long Action" models?

[EotS]

No shortage of T3x Ctr talk about the 6.5,and 308 variants.

Anyone have anything to say about their newer, Varmint models in bigger calibers, such as 300wm/PRC and such?

Specifically, the Varmint, and Super Varmint? They as on point as the smaller variants?

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[MountainHunter]

Tikka actions are all the same length. The short action calibers use a bolt stop that shortens the distance the bolt travels towards the rear of the rifle as well as a magazine with a built in spacer in the back of the magazine that keeps the rounds pushed forward. The long action guns just have a bolt stop that allows the bolt to travel further backwards as well as no spacer in the magazine.

The long actions are great for short action magnums, I don't think they are ideal for true long action calibers with long heavy bullets.

 

[Jrb572]

I have a Tikka in 300wm that I had a smith put carb fiber proof on. I run the factory magazine so the bullet is set at what factory ammunition would be. It is my deer hunting rifle. I use a 200gr eldx and told the smith the bullet I planned on using. I will say it is super accurate and i am extremely happy with it.

 

[EotS]

Ahh, didn't know that about the actions.
Given that, the choice between a Tikka, or Bergara B14 action in say, 300prc kr WM?

 

[Keeper22]

Unless there is a special makeup/model I do not know about Tikka does not chamber a rifle in 300prc

 

[b6graham]

A 300PRC would be single feed in a tikka due to COAL

 

[EotS]

So much I have to learn...



Well, Win Mag then

 

[4O6shootist]

There are aftermath bottom metals that will fit into a modified stock, believe red snake tactical makes one of them. Takes la 3.715 aics mags that hold 3.615 internal. I believe this would allow a guy to run 300prc 300wm seates out a ways.

 

[Ckleeves]

Just google “Tikka magazine length” and you will have hours of reading on the problems, options and solutions. Personally I would look at other actions for a 300 wm or 300 PRC. That being said Tikka’s are the perfect action for Saums and WSM’s.

 

[Chickentoast]

^Yes, a Tikka is perfect as a medium action seated long. I run a Vision chassis on mine with MDT 3.56" mags. Only running 3.1" COAL on current cartridge/barrel, and it feeds nicely.

 

[NewsShooter]

No shortage of T3x Ctr talk about the 6.5,and 308 variants.

Anyone have anything to say about their newer, Varmint models in bigger calibers, such as 300wm/PRC and such?

Specifically, the Varmint, and Super Varmint? They as on point as the smaller variants?

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I've got a 30-06 and a 7 rem that both shot sub moa with factory hunting ammo. The 7mm is now a 7 saum set up for 180's seated where they should be. . I love my tikka actions but I'd get something else for a 300 PRC or 300WM that you want to load long bullets.

 

[beetroot]

All Tikkas shoot well, the base T3x lite is typically a very accurate rifle regardless of caliber/cartridge.

Each model after that just adds something or changes something (heavy barrel, CTR mag, cheek riser etc).

The base barreled action can be assumed to be good.

 

[b6graham]

There are aftermath bottom metals that will fit into a modified stock, believe red snake tactical makes one of them. Takes la 3.715 aics mags that hold 3.615 internal. I believe this would allow a guy to run 300prc 300wm seates out a ways.

still short for a 300PRC if you even can run 3.615 coal in a tikka

 

[4O6shootist]

still short for a 300PRC if you even can run 3.615 coal in a tikka

The 230k freebore in the saami chamber is very long. I do agree it's not ideal. Neither is the small tenon on tikkas with large magnums. They can work, but it's not great. Guys do it though. Already have a tikka with a proof prefit and new bottom metal and mag you're at a grand, otherwise you're 1k minimum into an action plus the barrel and a trigger/stock. Save cheddar for ideal setup, or use what you have and work with it.

 

[SquirtgunsRule]

What's wrong with the Tikka heavy barrel and/or 2 stage trigger?

 

[NewsShooter]

What's wrong with the Tikka heavy barrel and/or 2 stage trigger?

Nothing