I stuck with my CTR mags with my 6.5 Creedmoor Tikka. They've worked well for me. But I've heard from others that AICS mags work well, too. If you have other brand rifles that take AICS mags of similar type cartridge (.308), that would be the more versatile choice.
I personally really like the CTR mags. I have ran them in a few comps with no issues. Just have to bend the spring and they run 100%. I have 3 and they all run the same.
AICS gives you compatibility across multiple platforms and the ability to run more than 10 rounds if needed. Most of us have Tikkas along with R700s and/or shoot competitively, so both of those things can be advantageous depending on your intended use.
If you need/want dedicated mags and never need more than 10 round capacity, the Tikka mags are fine.
If you need/want dedicated mags and never need more than 10 round capacity, the Tikka mags are fine.
I went with AICS and glad I did as when I re-barreled it in 6 Dasher I needed the primalrights BR kits and I don’t know any conversion kit available for a CTR mag. Besides if you ever upgrade the bravo to a MDT or MPA and so forth, it will take AICS mags.
Fantastic! What's the stock/chassis?
It seems the AICS mags are a long term buy. I’m not too deep into this style shooting, but based my my experience so far, I’ll be balls deep before I know it. Probably going to go with AICS mags just for future compatibility.
Thanks y’all
Thanks y’all
I put a KRG folding buttstock on my TRG then used the leftover TRG buttstock on a Bravo CTR forend with a CTR .223. I had to mill out the TRG buttstock under the tang a little bit to get it to fit flush. The TRG bipod fits on the bravo so it’s a great trainer.
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sold my superlight for a 223 CTR. I kept upgrading the lite to get closer and closer to the CTR by threading the barrel, adding a CTR bolt handle, 6-shot varmint mags, etc, but it just made more sense to get the ctr, rather than to keep putting money into the lite.
Decided to treat myself to a manners like I've always wanted, and she’s ready to roll.
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My Tac A1 continues to soldier on eating a healthy diet of 147gr eldms pushed by staball 6.5. I never post anything in this thread because it just works and it is always accurate regardless of if I've been shooting in -15° and ice or 105° and misery.
Very nice, is that an MDT chassis?
Gonna slip in with the answer here. Looks like CADEX competition, possibly field, because I don't see side folding stock. With a bag rider and changed grip.
As mentioned, Cadex Field Competition using the AICS mag well insert, Sterk AI style bolt handle, ARC M-brace 1.5" height 30 moa mount, and Ergo 0° grip.
Just purchased second hand a KRG X-Ray chassis, and am having a hell of a time seating my action on the lug.
Any recommendations or cheats??
Any recommendations or cheats??
Did that.
Its not seating on the lug.
Its not seating on the lug.
I've had to take a file to some of them and knock off the sharp edges on the front and rear of the lug so it would slip into place....
Probably try that tonight.
Has anyone tried the ARC center feed AICS mags in your KRG/Tikka? Just got a Bravo and trying to decide on mags. I've read through this thread and it appears the typical metal AI's work, magpul's don't w/o mod lips, MDT metal and poly work but saw poly are loose. So just AI metal?
Accurate mags also work. They are the ones KRG sells.
That's what's in my Cadex/Tikka pictured above. Seems to work reliably so far. I'd imagine the KRG chassis should work just fine with it.
Thanks, gives me a few ideas. Already got a Sterk bolt handle and shroud. Eventually will rebarrel and may try a different chassis then. I don't suppose those ergo gross fit in the factory TAC A1 chassis?
It does and it works quite well. I hated the factory Tikka grip so much. The Sterk handle is also nice and im really glad I picked one up. I went to the cadex because I was having rust issues with the OG chassis (all the steel parts on the chassis but not gun). I just got tired dealing it popping back up everytime I took it out in the early morning (condensation). You'll notice the OEM scope base is still on there too. That's because it seems to work fine with other stocks/looks fine and because I'm scared from hearing the horror stories of getting them off
Old pic with the grip on there from when I had my garbage tripod head.
Soldering iron on screws and clothes iron or heat gun work well. Been mentioned multiple times here.It does and it works quite well. I hated the factory Tikka grip so much. The Sterk handle is also nice and im really glad I picked one up. I went to the cadex because I was having rust issues with the OG chassis (all the steel parts on the chassis but not gun). I just got tired dealing it popping back up everytime I took it out in the early morning (condensation). You'll notice the OEM scope base is still on there too. That's because it seems to work fine with other stocks/looks fine and because I'm scared from hearing the horror stories of getting them off
Old pic with the grip on there from when I had my garbage tripod head.
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I've heard about rusting from a few others. I've treated mine with ACF50 so hopefully that will keep it at bay. Just range shooting here but if it rains you get wet! I'll have to give the Ergo a go, I'm not that keen on the factory one either. I've got some neoprene stuck to the cheek piece but it's very hard to keep it from unsticking on a curve!It does and it works quite well. I hated the factory Tikka grip so much. The Sterk handle is also nice and im really glad I picked one up. I went to the cadex because I was having rust issues with the OG chassis (all the steel parts on the chassis but not gun). I just got tired dealing it popping back up everytime I took it out in the early morning (condensation). You'll notice the OEM scope base is still on there too. That's because it seems to work fine with other stocks/looks fine and because I'm scared from hearing the horror stories of getting them off
Old pic with the grip on there from when I had my garbage tripod head.
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Doh.. forgot to update this post.
It's one of the new Osprey prefits from PVA. Shot ~60 rounds through it that weekend. The barrel shot good for being brand new. I'm confident it'll be a consistent 1/2" gun once the barrel gets settled in and I have a new load worked up for it.
Anyone got a Tikka in 6.5 PRC? What COAL will the magazines take?
What do you mean shot well for being new? Do they not shoot good at first and then improve?Doh.. forgot to update this post.
It's one of the new Osprey prefits from PVA. Shot ~60 rounds through it that weekend. The barrel shot good for being brand new. I'm confident it'll be a consistent 1/2" gun once the barrel gets settled in and I have a new load worked up for it.
Yeah, probably not worded the best. Still shooting ammo I had loaded for the factory barrel. No break in "procedure", just shooting and the last couple new rifles/barrels I've had shot consitently better after ~100 rounds.
Is this really a thing? Anyone else confirm? I have heard that barrels speed up, but I have wondered if they get more accurate. I have heard about barrels settling in. So I really am curious is this is a real phenomenon.
Right, but wondering if anyone else has seen this.
If it’s anything like the AT-X release I wouldn’t hold your breath. It will start shipping eventually.
They still have back orders for full rifles and R700 chassis to fulfill…
They still have back orders for full rifles and R700 chassis to fulfill…
I’ve run ARC mags in a Tikka Bravo as well as a Manners Tikka Mini-chassis and they fed flawlessly.
Sweet
Some nice stuff available for Tikkas now. I've been using your bolt and shroud on my TAC A1, excellent quality. The swept back bolt handle is much nicer to use.
You can try one of the new MambaMag .308 mags for Tikka T3/T3x we're rolling out
https://mambamag.com/mamba-magazines/My new T3x 6.5CM. Super pleased with the balance, it's actually perfectly balanced and if I loosened up the tripod it'd balance dead center, but I tilted it back to get the lamp out of the photo. LOL
