Upgrading from Tikka CTR - 3 options want opinions
- By mark5pt56
- Bolt Action Rifles
- 76 Replies
Rebarrel with a profile and length to suit your needs. Put it into a Bravo with CTR mag option. Drop the fluting, nothing but looks. Want it to be lighter--pick the right profile.
CTR/AICS mags? you already have the mags in CTR, you don't compete and need the slightly cheaper AICS option, never had an issue with CTR magazines.
The Bravo is a cheap upgrade, not "needed" but does make the rifle more adjustable to you. Plus maybe fit your kids later with adjustment to the spacers.
My opinion, don't spend money on stupid shit just because others may, needed or not. Spend it on ammunition and training.
Barrel length? if you don't need the barrel short for a certain reason, don't rob yourself of ballistics. I would say 22"-24" on rebarrel. If you are simply taking to the range and from a bag to bench, a 22-24 is a nice balance.
--22-24" heavy palma-M24 in the bravo is my vote
CTR/AICS mags? you already have the mags in CTR, you don't compete and need the slightly cheaper AICS option, never had an issue with CTR magazines.
The Bravo is a cheap upgrade, not "needed" but does make the rifle more adjustable to you. Plus maybe fit your kids later with adjustment to the spacers.
My opinion, don't spend money on stupid shit just because others may, needed or not. Spend it on ammunition and training.
Barrel length? if you don't need the barrel short for a certain reason, don't rob yourself of ballistics. I would say 22"-24" on rebarrel. If you are simply taking to the range and from a bag to bench, a 22-24 is a nice balance.
--22-24" heavy palma-M24 in the bravo is my vote