Gunsmithing I need stock recommendations/guidance for T3xCTR and T3X with carbon proof barrels

[Quigley76]

Hi All,

I own a Tikka T3X CTR (6.5 CM) and may soon own a Tikka T3X (Lite) WSM. I plan on swapping out both barrels (the 300 WSM for a 1:10 twist) for carbon fiber Proof barrels, Sendero or Light Sendero profile. (Also considering Carbon Six).

I am looking for a stock that will accomodate these barrels. It Needs to be light (both of these are rifles for hunting in mountains), but I also plink at longer ranges and like not losing POI after a few shots. I want the stock to have an adjustable cheek riser (prefer not to use after-market saddle devices, etc.) and thumbhole would be nice as well. Any suggestions? It seems after-market are more limited for Tikkas. I have already talked to GGS, sounds like they could help me out with some custom work on their end to accomodate the barrels, but I also would like to keep the cost of each stock to around no more than $500 if possible.

I would really appreciate any expertise any of you have to give me some good suggestions. Thanks!

 

[Ajrich]

Ag composites, jcs, iota, manners and krg would be your better options. Going to be tough to find everything your looking for in one stock with the price.
I have iota and jcs stocks and like them both.

 

[FisherT&C]

KRG Bravo is the most bang for your buck. They also have other chassis up to a grand, I have the Whiskey3 and it's awesome.

 

[want2learn]

Some of the GRS stocks run around 1400 grams (3 lbs) and fit the Tikka rifles nicely.

I don't think they offer a thumbhole stock but they do offer adjustable cheek pieces.

I've been strongly considering one. The Berserk runs around $450 and the Bifrost $530 on Brownells. Sometimes Brownells has coupons as well.

 

[XLR Industries]

Check out our new Element 3.0 Magnesium chassis. Has everything you mentioned and more options.

 

[YotaEer]

I put mine in a bravo and enjoy it. I’ll eventually get a CF barrel

 

[awpk03s]

I run a Carbon Six Sendero profile in a Grayboe Terrain and KRG Bravo.

 

[YotaEer]

I run a Carbon Six Sendero profile in a Grayboe Terrain and KRG Bravo.

How do you like your carbon 6? I’m looking at ordering an 18” sendero from them for my CTR in a bravo

 

[awpk03s]

How do you like your carbon 6? I’m looking at ordering an 18” sendero from them for my CTR in a bravo

I really like it. Shouldered prefit and screwed on action (T3) headapaced perfectly. It hammers, and for only 17” length, I get 2630 FPS with a 143gr ELDX on 42gr H4350, and a Sierra 130gr Gamechanger with the same powder charge gets 2822 FPS, I don’t feel like I’m giving up much velocity/ballistics wise and it’s short light and handy.

 

[YotaEer]

I really like it. Shouldered prefit and screwed on action (T3) headapaced perfectly. It hammers, and for only 17” length, I get 2630 FPS with a 143gr ELDX on 42gr H4350, and a Sierra 130gr Gamechanger with the same powder charge gets 2822 FPS, I don’t feel like I’m giving up much velocity/ballistics wise and it’s short light and handy.

My thoughts exactly. I could shed nearly 1 lb of weight and barely lose any performance compared to my stock 20” barrel