tikka smiths?

[Crotalus]

Going to start my first custom build in the near future. Going to rebarrel a T3 lite .243 to a 6.5 creedmoor. Looking for input from guys who have had their t3's rebarreled.

who are the trusted smiths working on tikkas? Are rebarreling/chambering jobs in the same ball park as say Rems and Savages ($250-350)? Are the factory barrels salvageable? (I've heard they need to be cut off)??

I've seen a few customs by Chipley Arms posted here in the past. Im in Northern California, id rather have a local smith do the work if possible but I guess I could ship out if that is my best option.

thanks
eric

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: tikka smiths?

Barrels can be taken off with a little umph behind it.... Do a search on here for Tikka Builds and you will find uite a bit of info!!

 

[cb_tikka]

Re: tikka smiths?

Give Spartan Rifles in Concord a call. I saw his work at the Sac Valley range.

 

[ddavis]

Re: tikka smiths?

I had MT Guns do mine. They were able to send back my blued factory barrel without a mark on it. They also had a Med. Palma Bartlein 6.5 barrel in stock, which is exactly what I wanted for my Creedmoor. Look them up, Bruce will be happy to answer your questions.

http://www.mtguns.com/

Regards,
-Dan

 

[Crotalus]

Re: tikka smiths?

thanks for the replies. Getting excited to finally build the gun that I want! Now I just got to wait on my rock creek barrel.

still need, manners mcs-t and CDI bottom metal