Hmmm......?
another chassis rifle to take over the tac a1 i suspect
new trg to replace the m10?
I doubt it. M10 is pretty new.
Lightweight chassis rifle?
I wouldn’t get rid of a t3 for a t3x. The recoil lug if you are using the factory stock can be swapped. If you buy an aftermarket stock, they come with a new lug anyhow. The plastic bolt shroud can be replaced cheaply as well. As far as the slightly smaller ejection port on your t3, have you been hampered by it it any way? The Sako TRG rifles have small ejection ports and its a non issue.
Next stop in to a cerakote.
After that spiral fluting, that barrel lost 200gram of weight, 7oz. and bolt about 1oz.
I had to measure that barrel after it came back from the gunsmith, it look so short, but it is still factory 20" barrel
After that spiral fluting, that barrel lost 200gram of weight, 7oz. and bolt about 1oz.
I had to measure that barrel after it came back from the gunsmith, it look so short, but it is still factory 20" barrel
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Nope, no issues ejecting at all. I'm a huge fan of the rifle and as long as it keeps taking deer and shooting sub-MOA, I think I might be willing to show it some love and build on to it
Got the new (to me) optic mounted today. Not bad for the first time behind the rifle of the season!
Don’t trade it. Only differences from T3 to T3x that I’m aware of are:
- T3x has improved plastic stock (replaceable palm piece, better recoil pad and steel recoil lug)
- T3X has metallic bolt shrout which I bought for 10€ and there is also many nice aftermarket parts
- T3x has somehow “improved” rail attachment. There might be more bolt holes but I don’t have any issues with my T3.
- T3x has bigger ejection port for more reliable ejection. In theory I prefer T3 smaller one due stiffer action but there is probably no real gain
- And if I remember correctly T3x’s has the “CTR cut” underside action. It’s for CTR bottom metal so CTR bottom metal will fit to non CTR T3x without modifications
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Does any one know if tikka has one size firing pin between 308 bolt face and 223 bolt face, I have come to the realization that there is no left hand 223 in the US so I was contemplating getting a diff caliber and buying and a 223 bolt but cant find a complete bolt. I found a stripped bolt body and firing pin assembly but the firing pin assembly description does not specify large or small firing pin
Thanks for the fantastic input. I think you just settled any doubt that I had. Great to have extremely knowledgeable individuals on this forum.
So I caught the Tikka bug a bit late. This is my first. It’s a Tikka T3X CTR with a 20” barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. Sitting in a KRG Bravo running AI mags. Mountain tactical trigger spring, 20MOA rail, and bolt shroud, Anarchy Outdoors 11° swept back titanium ball bolt handle, Leupold MK4 35mm rings, and a Leupold MK5HD 3.6-18 scope. I’ve got a Timney trigger in the mail as we speak which will be the final upgrade for it. I’ve gotta say that I’m thoroughly impressed with this rifle. It outshoots my Seekins Havak Bravo in 6.5 Creedmoor and that cost well north of twice the price. Might just be a Tikka fanboy for life now.
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Next stop in to a cerakote.
After that spiral fluting, that barrel lost 200gram of weight, 7oz. and bolt about 1oz.
I had to measure that barrel after it came back from the gunsmith, it look so short, but it is still factory 20" barrel
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Dang! Every one of your posts I’ve seen on this entire forum have not only beautiful, well put together weapons, but also skilled photography in picturesque backgrounds with excellent composition. Sincerest thanks for sharing all of them.
@viking78 spends all his money on dressing up his rifles. He can only afford to shoot his camera and not the rifles!!!!
Tikka T3X CTR 6.5 setup
MDT ACC chassis
CKYE pod
Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 in Vortex Precision Match 34mm High rings. Still need to get some exterior weights, and possibly a barrel. Can’t wait to get it to the range and see how it does!?
Thank you lads
I take mostyl of my photos in my backyard
I would like to shoot whit my rifles as often i a take pictures, but it is not possible.
So this instagram is come like a extra hobby on the guns side
And more people i have coming to follow my insta account, more effort i seem to put on the pictures too.
Nice to know you like my pictures, when i started my insta career, i had no experience of photograpy, but our friend google gave the answer
I would like though to take a class of photography, but have not found one.
I take mostyl of my photos in my backyard
I would like to shoot whit my rifles as often i a take pictures, but it is not possible.
So this instagram is come like a extra hobby on the guns side
And more people i have coming to follow my insta account, more effort i seem to put on the pictures too.
Nice to know you like my pictures, when i started my insta career, i had no experience of photograpy, but our friend google gave the answer
I would like though to take a class of photography, but have not found one.
Also into Tikka thead. Mine with a brand new stock from @ejg ?
- Tikka T3 CTR .260 rem 20”
- PSE Composites E-Tac 4 CTR mil-spec with ARCA-rail
- Falcon Optics M18+ 4-18x44
- Warne X-Skel
- Harris kind of bipod and chinese M-lok to sling stud adapter
- VTAC wide padded upgraded sling
- GrovTec Heavy Duty Push Button Swivels
- Jaki Semi Classic supressor
- Tikka OEM metallic bolt shrout
- Chinese bubble level
It started as a low budget rifle but it’s getting awesome. Falcon is obviously next thing to upgrade. I have a Spuhr SP-4601 waiting for Steiner, S&B or Kahles and Falcon will continue service at the top of my P94S where cantilever mount will suit nicely. I also have an ACI which I will install to Spuhr.
At some point I will have a lighter Ase Utra supressor, some quality bipod and maybe a Sterk bolt handle but I still like to keep my budget and try to avoid bling bling. Anyway I want to use only quality parts! It’s all for purpose not for show ?
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- Tikka T3 CTR .260 rem 20”
- PSE Composites E-Tac 4 CTR mil-spec with ARCA-rail
- Falcon Optics M18+ 4-18x44
- Warne X-Skel
- Harris kind of bipod and chinese M-lok to sling stud adapter
- VTAC wide padded upgraded sling
- GrovTec Heavy Duty Push Button Swivels
- Jaki Semi Classic supressor
- Tikka OEM metallic bolt shrout
- Chinese bubble level
It started as a low budget rifle but it’s getting awesome. Falcon is obviously next thing to upgrade. I have a Spuhr SP-4601 waiting for Steiner, S&B or Kahles and Falcon will continue service at the top of my P94S where cantilever mount will suit nicely. I also have an ACI which I will install to Spuhr.
At some point I will have a lighter Ase Utra supressor, some quality bipod and maybe a Sterk bolt handle but I still like to keep my budget and try to avoid bling bling. Anyway I want to use only quality parts! It’s all for purpose not for show ?
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7 Sherman Max progress.
Manners EH1A. It’s inletted for CDI. I want to find a LA CDI for it but I may have to fill/bed in a Mountain Tactical DBM if I can’t.
Manners EH1A. It’s inletted for CDI. I want to find a LA CDI for it but I may have to fill/bed in a Mountain Tactical DBM if I can’t.
Found a CDI DBM in Australia. Anyone down under willing to buy it for and ship it to me?
The atlasworx bottom metal fits in a CDI cut, at least the one I had did.
I’m gonna order an Atlasworx and try that. The exchange rate makes it look attractive.
Atlasworx are very good to deal with. We use their LA T3 AI dbm since years. LA T3 /AI mag can be a bit tricky. We always bed the action first, then drop in the mag system with magazine in place so that it fits in the best natural position of the mag opening in the action. Rather have the stock inlet slightly too big so that the position can be found. Then bed the floorplate at least front and rear tang in exactly that position. Action screws only very very lightly tightened to bed. Once done the mag should click in position with very little play. To get a looser fit shorten the catch.
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I must say that it is quite very interesting, that what Tikka has offer in to a 2020.
New rifle is already announced, but there is something new coming.
I could not believe that there is not coming totally new rifle.
If there is, 22LR rifles are very popylar these days.
Could it be something made aroung the T1X?
Tikka T1X precision TAC?
What do you guys think?
New rifle is already announced, but there is something new coming.
I could not believe that there is not coming totally new rifle.
If there is, 22LR rifles are very popylar these days.
Could it be something made aroung the T1X?
Tikka T1X precision TAC?
What do you guys think?
I think it will be new chamberings.
Bob
ETA- might as well guess what they will be so...6.5prc, 300prc and 6mm creedmoor
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Maybe T1X in stainless?
Won't ever happen I called last week to find a left hand 223 , well just like the left hand CTR they dont import them in the US the dude told me it wasn't cost effective to import them, I then asked him why there were sales on right hand rifles that distributors couldn't get rid of but most left hand rifles were out of stock , he had no answer
Guys, I'm a bit worried about the direction Tikka is heading in.
I have three Tikka's, and looking at getting a fourth one but probably second-hand.
Their new UPR features a stock that is obviously a copy of PSE composites offerings, even down to the colour scheme.
The factory bolt and barrel fluting seems unnecessary, I understand it is a popular aftermarket mod but fear this is being done just to look better on shelves.
Hopefully Barrrett is not trying to economise the Tikka line ala Remington 700 and Freedom Group, wouldn't want their fancy Fieldcraft rifle to be shown up by the Finnish offerings perhaps?
I have three Tikka's, and looking at getting a fourth one but probably second-hand.
Their new UPR features a stock that is obviously a copy of PSE composites offerings, even down to the colour scheme.
The factory bolt and barrel fluting seems unnecessary, I understand it is a popular aftermarket mod but fear this is being done just to look better on shelves.
Hopefully Barrrett is not trying to economise the Tikka line ala Remington 700 and Freedom Group, wouldn't want their fancy Fieldcraft rifle to be shown up by the Finnish offerings perhaps?
That sucks that the biggest marketing area USA, Tikka import in US dont understand left hand shooters.
We have lefties i believe in every model in Finland, why not is US where the biggest marketing area is.
Yes we do that all the time. T3 or T3X both difference when it comes to the Atlasworx.
Top T3, bottom T3X
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Tikka T3s (Super Varmint basis)/Bix'n Andy trigger/Sterk bolt handle/shroud
back: MTU .260 Rem
front: "heavy" MTU 6mm ??
back: MTU .260 Rem
front: "heavy" MTU 6mm ??
Does the barrel protrude slightly wider than the action face of the front rifle. I know some guys get the action face machined back to avoid that but then prefits and takeoffs arent an option anymore. I would just let it be.
So, which shot better, the Sako or the Tikka? Many people claim that the Tikkas are barrel rejects from the Sako factory. I can tell you from my experience that if these are rejects then the good barrels must be insane. All of my Sakos and Tikkas are about the same accuracy-wise at roughly .25-.50 MOA and have been since their first shots. Haven’t had the pleasure of shooting a new M110 yet but I’m going to assume they would be no different. You can’t go wrong with a rifle from either of these companies.
If you zoom in, he’s had his machined it looks
yup! well spotted! was planning to then I got over it haha.
For the money you pay, i would go for Tikka, hands down.
But it´s nice to have that 10K sniper rifle for a test
Situation that wont come second time.
But overall, that M10 is amazing rifle, but so it the price.
Thought those other real sniper rifles, like AI,Cadex, Barret, and so on are not any cheaper.
Only because I was looking for it. I would leave it alone as well if I decided to rebarrel that heavy. I would hate to lose the prefit option. That is a huge benefit over most if not all factory actions.
