Accessories WTB Tikka Proof Carbon .284 blank (help finding would be great)

[Mxracer532]

After all my issues with the smith that just finished my carbon 7SAUM I am headed back 3.5hrs to have it tore back apart and get a refund. So I am need of a Proof barrel ASAP. This rifle was to be my backup plan for my once in a lifetime Washington State Bull moose tag in October. I know it's a loooooong shot but let me know. Thanks.

 

[CStroud]

Stocky's Stocks is showing some 1:8.44 twist in stock.

 

[dustingaunder]

You need to make sure you get the 1.130 shank if it’s for your Tikka.

 

[Mxracer532]

You need to make sure you get the 1.130 shank if it’s for your Tikka.

Ok, it absolutely is for my Tikka. Thanks man.

 

[Mxracer532]

Ok, it absolutely is for my Tikka. Thanks man.

Unfortunately, they don't have the correct 1.130 shank.

 

[Mxracer532]

They have the prefit barrels. I just bought one. They are a 1.130. I bought a 6.5 PRC.

Brian

Yes, but that's the problem. I want it chambered long. 3.150 COAL for using long 180+ bullets.

 

[Mxracer532]

Yes, but that's the problem. I want it chambered long. 3.150 COAL for using long 180+ bullets.

They also don't have 7 SAUM prefits.

 

[hereinaz]

They also don't have 7 SAUM prefits.

Proof makes 7 saum prefits for Tikka.

Tikka Pre-Fit

proofresearch.com

 

[Mxracer532]

Proof makes 7 saum prefits for Tikka.

Tikka Pre-Fit

proofresearch.com

Sorry I was saying Stockys doesn't have a Tikka prefit. My thing with the prefit is its going to chambered to SAMMI SPEC and that's not what I want.

 

[dustingaunder]

Throating a Saami chamber ain’t no thang. Don’t let that hold you back from a prefit.

 

[Raffy]

Throating a Saami chamber ain’t no thang. Don’t let that hold you back from a prefit.

Go on if you please.... I am ready for a lesson

 

[dustingaunder]

Go on if you please.... I am ready for a lesson

You use a throating reamer to cut only the throat deeper. You can do it at home and with the barrel in the receiver with the right tools.

 

[Raffy]

You use a throating reamer to cut only the throat deeper.

Time not included, how much would you guess it costs to send a blank and fit it up at the smith with threads on both ends vs buying a prefit and getting the throat reamed deeper to new specs? Not looking for a price quote, just which would be most expensivr? And is there a risk the chamber wont be symmetrical after all is said and done?

 

[dustingaunder]

If you send a blank to a smith with a dummy round And want that to be touching, he’s probably going to use a standard reamer and a separate throater he’s not going to order a custom reamer for your rifle and wait 4 months to get it so it sits on the shelf never to be used again. So you can probably bet you’re going to be quoted the cost of that operation in the price you get. If you buy a prefit and save a couple hundred bucks you’re looking at $60 or so shipping round trip plus $50-100+ for the throating. Or you could buy a PTG unithroater kit for <$200 and do it yourself and on every prefit you ever get again.

 

[Mxracer532]

If you send a blank to a smith with a dummy round And want that to be touching, he’s probably going to use a standard reamer and a separate throater he’s not going to order a custom reamer for your rifle and wait 4 months to get it so it sits on the shelf never to be used again. So you can probably bet you’re going to be quoted the cost of that operation in the price you get. If you buy a prefit and save a couple hundred bucks you’re looking at $60 or so shipping round trip plus $50-100+ for the throating. Or you could buy a PTG unithroater kit for <$200 and do it yourself and on every prefit you ever get again.

Ok, I'm going to do everything I can to find a prefit.
Thanks for all your help man.

 

[Mxracer532]

Call Straightjacket in the morning. They do proof prefits by the build. They might do a custom throated 7saum fairly quick. Might take 30 days max to get it.

I plan on it. Thanks guys

 

[hereinaz]

Straightjacket also does the Sherman prefits, I tell you the 7 Sherman Short Mag is amazing, even fireforming from Saum brass.

Love the 7 magnums, SAUM or Sherman.

LRI and PVA might be others to do a prefit.