Tikka 26 inch heavy barrel model?

[Steve_O]

Is there a model of Tikka with a 26 inch heavy barrel? Iam looking to do a barreled action to put into a chassis. Thanks.

 

[b6graham]

24" CTR is your best bet for drop in

Or get the cheapest one you can find and get a prefit shouldered barrel in exactly what you want for around the same price as a CTR

 

[TRDJer]

You could also check out their Varmint models for a heavier contour barrel, but you might have to get it threaded for a brake. I don’t think Tikka offers 26” barrels but I could be wrong.

 

[Shootin Stuff]

I was in the exact same situation as you not long ago. Tikka don’t do a 26 inch heavy barrel and the factory pic rails are only 0moa so I bought a lite (cheapest model) and rebarreled to what I wanted.

The actions and triggers are the same between them all, the only differences are bolt stop lengths and the tac-a1 is a two stage trigger.

 

[Steve_O]

Looking at the price of say a Tikka Lite then rebarrel it would it make more sense for me just to buy a BigHorn Orgin action and have it barreled to my liking? I keep going back and forth on which way to go.

 

[b6graham]

Looking at the price of say a Tikka Lite then rebarrel it would it make more sense for me just to buy a BigHorn Orgin action and have it barreled to my liking? I keep going back and forth on which way to go.

Likely yes if it fits budget

Tikka is nice for the 3.0-3.4" coal cartridges though like saum and 284 variants

 

[CerebralDistortion]

Tikka T3x Varmint.
If 6.5CM is enough.

 

[Steve_O]

Tikka T3x Varmint.
If 6.5CM is enough.

Yes it would be in 6.5CM.

 

[Graywolf.260]

The new Tikka UPR comes in 20" or 24" with a 20 MOA rail. Its a threaded semi heavy barrel same as the CTR and same bottom metal and magazine , and the stock is very nice. Cartridges 6.5 CM, .260, or .308. I'm looking for another UPR stock, if you buy that and put it in a chassis PM me.

 

[Lightning8]

I wanted a 223 trainer so I got the T3X varmint 223 and had local gunsmith thread

 

[CerebralDistortion]

Yes it would be in 6.5CM.

IIRC the Varmint is a heavier contour than the CTR and if you can live with 2" less for a while it's good to go. Don't know if you'll save any money by buying something else and rebarreling it.

 

[Steve_O]

Well I decided to sell my Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor and order a Tikka T3X Varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor. Thanks for the recommendation