Light weight hunting build.

[Jefe's Dope]

Looking at building a light weight hunting rifle. I have a scope and want to use another KRG Bravo chassis. I'll also be using a TB Ultra 7.

Action: Would like a Tikka T3X action. I just like Tikka actions. Not sure where to get just an action or barreled action. If you have suggestions for another action, it needs to be similar in price and quality.

Barrel: Thinking a Proof carbon fiber in 16".

Accessories would be a bipod and sling.

Trying to keep it simple, reliable, and light.

Can I get some advice without getting way off topic. Unless I'm so far off we NEED to go way off topic.

Thanks gentlemen.

 

[Wags]

If you find a resource for Tikka actions I'm interested.

You may want to include the caliber your interested in, long or short action.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

If you find a resource for Tikka actions I'm interested.

You may want to include the caliber your interested in, long or short action.

6.5 CM most likely. A short action regardless.

 

[stello1001]

Will you reload?

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Will you reload?

I can, and do, but I'm thinking off the shelf Hornady and such is actual pretty damn good and relatively cheap. Hunting I wouldn't go beyond 200-300 as I believe that's my personal limit for taking a responsible shot. Your limits may vary but my point is, the off the shelf should be more than adequate. But unless I go w/ another cartridge I'll likely end up reloading, so...?

 

[longgunJR]

What do you plan on hunting? The Defiance Rebel is a great choice depending on the cartridge you have in mind, I don't think this is available in a short action magnum bolt face.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

What do you plan on hunting? The Defiance Rebel is a great choice depending on the cartridge you have in mind, I don't think this is available in a short action magnum bolt face.

Deer, elk, and other tasty treats in my neck of the woods.

 

[XLR308]

You can pick up a used Tikka for a good price or just buy the most base offering and use for a doner.
You could also get a T3 lite in 65 Creedmoor and cut the barrel back to 16" and thread it if there's enough meat on the light weight barrel for a 5/8-24 thread at that length.
I was looking at them recently and may end up getting one.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Do a Tikka, get the cheapest one you can find with the correct bolt face and slap a Proof Prefit on it . Trigger spring, Bravo and enjoy!

 

[stello1001]

I can, and do, but I'm thinking off the shelf Hornady and such is actual pretty damn good and relatively cheap. Hunting I wouldn't go beyond 200-300 as I believe that's my personal limit for taking a responsible shot. Your limits may vary but my point is, the off the shelf should be more than adequate. But unless I go w/ another cartridge I'll likely end up reloading, so...?

Perfect...

Was just curious because a 16 inch barrel with factory ammo will be very slow, especially in a Tikka barrel but I think you'll be good at said distances...

 

[XTREM HTR16]

What do you plan on hunting? The Defiance Rebel is a great choice depending on the cartridge you have in mind, I don't think this is available in a short action magnum bolt face.

Defiance Rebel is available in short action magnum bolt face, that’s what GAP used on my 6.5 SAUM.

 

[XTREM HTR16]

I picked up a used SS T3X in 300 Win Mag for a donor for a 6.5 PRC or a 7 SAUM build. Just gotta keep an eye on the classifieds!

 

[mjh30]

I use a Tikka t3 stainless in 270wsm, just how it is setup, just a sling, pic rail, arc rings and Hennie 4-16 its at 9lbs 4 oz. At 16 inches the barrel is .720 for your information. I do have a KRG bravo but at nearly 3lbs its a lot of extra weight a lot of extra weight over the factory stock. My goal is to rebarrel in 6.5wsm, I do have the barrel a 24 inch fluted cut rifle from Benchmark varmint contour, but it will end up close to 4lbs when finished. I have one of their carbon fiber Ibex stocks ordered as well, the rifle is probably gonna be close to ten once I finished unless I go short but I don't give up the velocity. With a Bravo and Tbac it will hard to shed weight.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Suppressor weight is worth it. I'm done shooting and hunting without one .

 

[longgunJR]

My bad, I meant to say Defiance Tenacity since he was asking for budget friendly ideas.

 

[kentuckyMarksman]

You might be able to find a barreled action in the classifieds here if you keep your eyes open. I just picked up a used action myself here on this site.