Tikka T3...still evolving but here it is

[Hntelk]

Got an early day out and with all this nice weather in Texas just had to go shoot!! Here are some pics for those Tikka guys

Inspiration and ideas by the Hides "Parker"
Smith work done by Tony MCcollough in Dallas Texas
Fluting/cerakote by Boltfluter in Idaho
stock painting....will be calling shortbus soon

 

[Joop]

Sweet build!

If you don't mind, what did you have in mind for the stock paint work? I'm anxious to see it finished. It already looks great.

 

[Hntelk]

still trying to figure painting out...need to talk to shortbus and pick his brain to see what he can do for me....

 

[jbell]

Best looking Tikka I have ever seen. Great job!

 

[longrange223]

nice looking rig! gives me some ideas for mine...

 

[Whit]

That is nice looking, congrats!!

Mine will soon be sitting in a XLR Chassis.

 

[Beyschaefer]

What stock is that? Starting to get parts for a LH Tikka together now, and can't decide on a stock. I like the look of that one.
That's one nice looking rifle!

 

[DrewinTejas]

Tony builds hammers. Nice tikka!

 

[RRA_45]

Looks really nice. I have a T3 Lite I have barely shot. It need to finish the project.

 

[GSIceland]

Nice - no correction - VERY nice.

 

[josh1982]

Which knob/handle did you go with? Looking for one for my scout...

 

[Boltfluter]

Got an early day out and with all this nice weather in Texas just had to go shoot!! Here are some pics for those Tikka guys

Inspiration and ideas by the Hides "Parker"
Smith work done by Tony MCcollough in Dallas Texas
Fluting/cerakote by Boltfluter in Idaho
stock painting....will be calling shortbus soon

That's better. I thought I was going to have to send the dogs out to find you. Great looking rifle. Can't wait to see what you decide on for the stock.

Regards,
Paul

 

[GSIceland]

Which knob/handle did you go with? Looking for one for my scout...

Looks like a Hinterland Shooting Supplies handle - www.tikkaperformance.com

 

[Rancid Coolaid]

Did you swap the stock barrel due to performance or aesthetics?

The new barrel does look good.

 

[Hntelk]

stock is a manners MCS-T...

parts were as GSiceland stated

Rancid....Tikka barrels are fine but I wanted to trick this thing out for long range shooting for bergers 115, so you need a different twist rate and setup...which is where Tony works his majic! Picked up my barrel from Bugholes, great service and he had it in stock.

 

[Sauce787]

I may have overlooked it but what caliber is it? Looks awesome! I cant wait to start building mine!

 

[Hntelk]

oh yea I forgot to add that...its a 243

 

[wburke2010]

That is a good looking rifle. What barrel did you go with? What load are you shooting with it, if you don't mind me asking?

Walter

 

[Hntelk]

That's a light varmit, Obie...1:7.5tw...doing some load testing with 115 bergers...

 

[Sauce787]

awesome, I just picked up my .243 T3 yesterday, planning on doing a similar build.

 

[Boltfluter]

Any group pics available.

Regards,
Paul

 

[Hntelk]

Working on some load development right now with the 115 bergers...but down side is I have run out of h4350... Good news is I am getting some more this sun from fellow Texan Cliff... So game on...

I will say I am liking the micro slick on the bolt... Gets better the more I shoot..

Will post up some group pics soon and share my load data

 

[Shoalwater]

Sweet build, I always like to see the Tikka builds.

 

[Boltfluter]

Working on some load development right now with the 115 bergers...but down side is I have run out of h4350... Good news is I am getting some more this sun from fellow Texan Cliff... So game on...

I will say I am liking the micro slick on the bolt... Gets better the more I shoot..

Will post up some group pics soon and share my load data

Good to know about the Microslick. How is it holding up as far as wear is concerned? Any pics available of the bolt?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[beretta_man11]

the bolt is on the wrong side.....

i am a tikka fan and this easily ranks at the top for me! bolt fluter did a great job as did you with your entire rig! Scope-Rings-stock-barrel-action, it's all perfect.

 

[Quarter Horse]

Impressive. Which Steiner with what reticle? What are your impressions on the turrets, glass, etc.?

 

[BornToHunt]

Got an early day out and with all this nice weather in Texas just had to go shoot!! Here are some pics for those Tikka guys

Inspiration and ideas by the Hides "Parker"
Smith work done by Tony MCcollough in Dallas Texas
Fluting/cerakote by Boltfluter in Idaho
stock painting....will be calling shortbus soon

could you list your smith's contact info (tony mccollough) I live in mansfield, Texas and am very close to Dallas and am NEEDING custom work done on my tikka t3

 

[BornToHunt]

Can you list your smith's contact information? I am in the DFW area and am seriously needing custom tikka work done

 

[Hntelk]

borntohunt...sent you a pm with my number if ya want to talk and I would be happy to share.