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Tikka T3x Lite muzzle threading

MoAli31

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Hi all, I don’t remember where I seen this but, is it possible to put threading on the muzzle of a tikka t3x lite. Specifically in 6.5 creedmore. Or is the barrel contour of the Lite too small?
 
Ive seen them threaded. Measure it, but I think 9/16-24 works
 
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Smith did 1/2-28 on my t3x lite 300wsm. Area 419 brake is awesome.
 
I’m currently getting mine threaded to 9/16-24 on a 300 win mag. I had a savage previously with smaller muzzle diameter that also took 9/16-24 just fine
 
Hi all, I don’t remember where I seen this but, is it possible to put threading on the muzzle of a tikka t3x lite. Specifically in 6.5 creedmore. Or is the barrel contour of the Lite too small?

you probably saw it here?

 
I had a 300wm threaded 9/16-24 and a 243 threaded 1/2-28, the 6.5 may allow for 1/2-28, but the threads may not be thick enough. you'd really have to ask your suppressor man or gunsmith how they feel.
 
Generally too small. Possible to do with a thunderbeast cb face mount break. Have to ask them.

Here are the measurements.
Muzzle 0.616 0 (24.33)
.620 1.358 (23)
.630 2.57 (21.75)
.640 3.81 (20.5)
.650 5.05 (19.25)
.660 6.27 (18.06)
Recommended od for 9/16 shoulder .662 6.625 (17.7)
0.673 8.08 (16.25)


Beyond this point has to be registered as an SBR
At front of tupperware 0.711 (11)
Recommended od for 5/8 0.725 (9.33)
 
Also 1/2-28 is not recommended for 6.5 and up by lots of reputable companies including Thunderbeast and LRI.
 
My T3x Lite .308 is at gunsmith right now for threading. Needs a good brake to control dramatic muzzle rise. He recommended a T2 brake, 1/2x28. Too narrow for the regular 5/8x24. Brake is bored out to accommodate .30 cal...
 
If you haven't bought a Lite yet you could look into the newer Tikka rifles: Roughtech or Veil.

They have the Tikka's new "D18" contour where it comes thread 5/8x24, with a fluted barrel and bolt.
 
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If you haven't bought a Lite yet you could look into the newer Tikka rifles: Roughtech or Veil.

They have the Tikka's new "D18" contour where it comes thread 5/8x24, with a fluted barrel and bolt.

Just got that exact rifle Tikka D-18 in 308, First day at the range yesterday. Really like it.

I was shooting an unbreaked 308 last weekend in a prs match and it had a lot more muzzle rise and recoil
 

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Just got that exact rifle Tikka D-18 in 308, First day at the range yesterday. Really like it.

I was shooting an unbreaked 308 last weekend in a prs match and it had a lot more muzzle rise and recoil

What magazine is that?
 
What magazine is that?

ordered it from rifle mags UK

I think the brand is Lucky 13 - from Australia
10 rounds of 308 - expensive but wanted it for range days and matches
 

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I had my 6.5 lite cut to 18” and threaded 1/2x28. Had an adapter made by the same smith up to 5/8x24.
it’s a handy and deadly little bitch that my kids have adopted.
I am working on another for myself in 308 and 16”. Will go 9/16x24 on this one unless we can squeeze 5/8x24 and still get enough shoulder to seat the can.