Good quality scope and mounts for your Tikka .308.
It'll get you into the hunt for now.
It'll get you into the hunt for now.
Sportsmatch rings..
TO84: 30mm with 42mm objective.
Cheap and very secure! Made in England
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The 1" fits some 50mm objective scopes.
TO84: 30mm with 42mm objective.
Cheap and very secure! Made in England
30mm Diameter Body Tube Medium Range For 15mm and 17mm dovetails up to 50mm lens diameter (on most rifles) Includes removable arrestor pin
30mm Diameter Body Tube Medium Range For 15mm and 17mm dovetails up to 50mm lens diameter (on most rifles) Includes removable arrestor pin
The 1" fits some 50mm objective scopes.
Not sure if this should be in the reloading section or here, but it's a Tikka so here it is.
Loaded up a ladder with 140 ELDM from 40-41.4 grs of Rl16 in Peterson SRP brass plus 5 at 40.5gr as that load showed some promise two years ago when I first got this barrel chambered. I shot the five with 40.5 first and decided not to shoot the ladder. 2856 average, SD of 6, and ES of 14. Had some horizontal stringing, but that was me fighting the mirage. This Bartlein is a fast barrel for sure. Decided to try some of the 130gr Norma Golden Target that I use for hunting in my 18" Tikka CTR for hunting. They run 2785 out of that gun suppressed. I was surprised that they ran 200 fps faster with 10" more barrel. 2985 av, SD 4, ES 11. Now to decide which load to run. Really like the new Thunder Beast Arms Corporation Dominus CB. It is going to be my do all suppressor. Almost ready for the NRL Hunter Washita Showdown.
Loaded up a ladder with 140 ELDM from 40-41.4 grs of Rl16 in Peterson SRP brass plus 5 at 40.5gr as that load showed some promise two years ago when I first got this barrel chambered. I shot the five with 40.5 first and decided not to shoot the ladder. 2856 average, SD of 6, and ES of 14. Had some horizontal stringing, but that was me fighting the mirage. This Bartlein is a fast barrel for sure. Decided to try some of the 130gr Norma Golden Target that I use for hunting in my 18" Tikka CTR for hunting. They run 2785 out of that gun suppressed. I was surprised that they ran 200 fps faster with 10" more barrel. 2985 av, SD 4, ES 11. Now to decide which load to run. Really like the new Thunder Beast Arms Corporation Dominus CB. It is going to be my do all suppressor. Almost ready for the NRL Hunter Washita Showdown.
Bolt manipulation on -22C.
T3 SS Varmint 260rem.
Distance 350-meters.
123gr Scenar´s.
T3 SS Varmint 260rem.
Distance 350-meters.
123gr Scenar´s.
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Nice rifle. Sweet range.
6.5RC SS got cerakote yesterday, good by stainless, welcome black.
Looking sooo much better now.
Thinking to get the bolt fluted, barrel no, because these should be quite short life on that caliber.
Looking sooo much better now.
Thinking to get the bolt fluted, barrel no, because these should be quite short life on that caliber.
This is my Tika T3 Ultra-lite in 6.5 Creedmoor. Mine isn't as fancy as a lot of these but it will sure shoot. The longest I have shot it is 200 yards. But it will shoot Hornady 143 ELDX into about a quarter size group at 200. Maybe the most accurate hunting rifle I own. I couldn't be happier. After reading this thread, I'm ordering a Yo Dave Trigger spring today! I thought about changing the stock but it already shoots so good. I don't know if I would gain anything by spending the dough on another stock. It sure started shooting better when i changed the scope from a 400 dollar Burris to a Zeiss VX-4.
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Straight off the shelf, Tikka is a great rifle.
Good glass and rings does a lot for a rifle.
Hope you have as much fun with it, as I do mine.
Good glass and rings does a lot for a rifle.
Hope you have as much fun with it, as I do mine.
Anyone have an extra factory trigger assembly they’d like to part with?
I also have a Timney 2 stage assembly id like to part with.
I also have a Timney 2 stage assembly id like to part with.
Eurooptic has CTR .223 1:8” 20” back in stock. Made a TRG trainer.
Edit: this is my first .223, don’t know why I waited so long.
Edit: this is my first .223, don’t know why I waited so long.
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My brother in law successfully dodged it. Left Delaware Sunday at 0600 to drop off mom in DC and hauled ass across PA to make it by the high parts of 80 before the storm hit (on the way back to Cleveland). I've sat in winter traffic with it closed until they plowed and deiced that area.
120 thru the barrel so farYes, no pension for that calibre.
Your barrel will have a brief but beautiful existence.
.This type of loads might eat that barrel fast.
First Tikka T3X that i did not liked was this 223rem TAC A1.
Though i dont have it no more.
And it was more my son, but hi liked more the 6.5 Creedmoor and 260rem.
I was just not able to shoot it well, not as i can do with all the other calibers, i am not sure was it because the caliber, or what.
It came as a 24", but it got cut down to 18".
It would be cheap to shoot, that´s for sure.
I have had TAC A1 in 6.5Creedmoor, that was awesome.
Though i dont have it no more.
And it was more my son, but hi liked more the 6.5 Creedmoor and 260rem.
I was just not able to shoot it well, not as i can do with all the other calibers, i am not sure was it because the caliber, or what.
It came as a 24", but it got cut down to 18".
It would be cheap to shoot, that´s for sure.
I have had TAC A1 in 6.5Creedmoor, that was awesome.
Tervehdys!
You might have given up a little early on that 223. I've got a T3X Varmint in that caliber and it just loves the Berger 77 OTM and Sierra 77 SMK. I also have a T3 light in the same caliber that shoots almost as well with the Hornady 75 ELD.
I may have a Tikka addiction. . . I also have a T3 light in 22-250 and a 695 in 30-06, LOL. The 22-250 is my main coyote killer.
Merican bullets are hard to find from Finland these very tough years
I almost bought a TAC A1, but have always leaned towards Varmint configurations.
No regrets, my Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 Creedmoor in a GRS Bifrost , is my everyday rifle.
It is serving me well.
No regrets, my Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 Creedmoor in a GRS Bifrost , is my everyday rifle.
It is serving me well.
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Look at AtlasWorx and Mountain Tactical. There are no 3 round mags for a CTR that I have heard of. I have seen a 5 round CTR magazine, but it is the same size as the 10 round magazine.
Grayboe also makes one. I prefer the lever of the Grayboe option. The Mt Tactical lever is in a horrible location.
would a normal t3 to aics bottom metal work in a ctr inlet?
Check out the German Gun Stock Ranger and Reaper. Depending on how many options you choose, you can stay under 3 lbs easy. I have both, but I added an AREA 419 rail to the reaper. I swap my three Tikkas between a Ranger, Reaper, Raptor, and a MDT ACC depending on what I am using the rifle for. I had my 18" CTR in the Reaper for the 2020 deer season and had it in the Ranger this year.
First picture is the Ranger, second is the Reaper. They have a full aluminum bedding block with a stainless recoil lug, so you torque them down and you are good. My son has a T3 Lite in a 270 in a Ranger with the factory bottom metal inlet.
There will be a gap around the bottom metal.
I like the looks of the Atlasworx lever
but you would need to inlet even that for a regular stock correct?
Op is saying the t3 is narrower than CTR, so its true t3 fits in the wider CTR footprint but with gaps.
3 hour drive down to EuroOptic today, through fairly scenic PA. Beautiful show room. I could have easily left that place thousands of dollars in debt 
Swampfox 1-10 mil that I just threw on for fun actually works quite well. Just needs some slightly lower rings. Oh and I took off the rear spacers and butt pad all together. I prefer a shorter LOP. Something to do with my stubby arms.
Swampfox 1-10 mil that I just threw on for fun actually works quite well. Just needs some slightly lower rings. Oh and I took off the rear spacers and butt pad all together. I prefer a shorter LOP. Something to do with my stubby arms.
Was at the local Cabelas yesterday and they had a TAC A1 6.5 Creed, a 24" 6.5 Creed CTR, and a 20" 260 Tikka TSR-1 that Tikka did a few years back.
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Beretta & McRee Partner For Limited Edition Tikka Rifle -
Beretta, known for their plethora of products and their M9 service pistol for the US Army, has announced a partnership with McRee Precision and the introduction of a new limited edition Tikka rifle. The new rifle, dubbed the “TSR-1” is a combination of Tikka’s barreled action and McRee’s custom...
www.thefirearmblog.com My new 223 CTR in the “KRG-22” chassis shoots beautifully. It’s 20” 1:8 twist. I got some cheap Lapua FMJ ammo then reloaded with 73 gr ELDM. I haven’t done anything to it except put on a Sterk bolt handle and drop it in the chassis. It’s become my favorite rifle, at least for a minute. Will be for grouse and maybe small deer and targets out to 500 m.
I’d like to update this thread. A couple weeks ago I received an email from John at Sterk. The email was very detailed regarding the design of the swept handle and the handles limitations with regards to different stocks and chassis. Also in email was an extraordinary offer from John if I decided the handle was not for me. I will not disclose the offer; but, I will tell you that it was too generous for me to even consider. I didn’t order a custom handle, therefore it’s not the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide a custom fitted product. Anyway, I told him that I was going to try a different grip to resolve my issue and get back with him. If the grip didn’t work I’d buy another handle to try.
I ordered an MDT Elite Vertical Handle that arrived yesterday. Once installing the new grip and going through a 30min dry fire practice session…issue 100% resolved. Just the slight little bit that my wrist/hand rotated down has completely solved my problem.
I’d like to thank John publicly again for his response, his desire to help resolve the problem, and for making an outrageously generous, and totally unnecessary offer to make me happy. Great guy ti deal with.
Thanks, John @Sterk !!
Brent
Thank you very much for your cooperation in finding a suitable configuration that you're happy with, enjoy!
I had fun with the Sterk too, yeasterday after work, i had about 90-minutes time to shoot, before the darkness came.
In Arctic area winters sucks, well there is a 200 miles when the Arctic area star´s, but it is like the A.
In Arctic area winters sucks, well there is a 200 miles when the Arctic area star´s, but it is like the A.
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Anyone know the outer barrel diameter of a 20" CTR in 223? Looking at muzzle devices, just trying to make sure I get something that fits as flush as possible. Seem to have misplaced my calipers.
i have one
I have Vortex rings on all my rifles.
from 6.5 to 338LM, and they have given me rock solid performance.
I've bushbashed and dropped my rifle, no change in zero.
I'm not wanting to tell you how to boil water, but make sure everything thing else is torqued up, shoot from a bag, blahblahblah, just to confirm it's all okeydokey.
Enjoy your rifle.
from 6.5 to 338LM, and they have given me rock solid performance.
I've bushbashed and dropped my rifle, no change in zero.
I'm not wanting to tell you how to boil water, but make sure everything thing else is torqued up, shoot from a bag, blahblahblah, just to confirm it's all okeydokey.
Enjoy your rifle.
A few pictures from the Precision Rifle 1 course I took through Rob Furlongs Marksmanship Academy. Lots of fun taking the Tac A1 in 6.5 CM out to 1000m with steel targets every 100m. It was a great course with incredible Instructors. With their range they have the ability to set up targets as far as 4500m. 
Got it back from the doc.
a bit of polish and lube, I am told.
Looks like I'm back in business
a bit of polish and lube, I am told.
Looks like I'm back in business
Any recommendations for hunting/classic style stocks for T3 Lite, with a very high comb?
McMillan game hunter
