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    Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo

    Re: Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo Judd: Any idea what the 'real name' of those colors are? Is that FDE with matte black flutes? I'm still a little concerned about contrasting flutes looking too busy on my gun due to the really hard twist of the flutes.. Parker
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    Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo

    Re: Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo I'm still debating whether to polish the barrel, cerakote it, or leave as is. (Right now it's in the same condition as when Karl finished the spiral fluting). Due to the really aggressive spiral twist I'm a little afraid a contrasting...
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    Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo

    Re: Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo Mags were modified by XLR. I've never heard of the issue that you speak of, but if it becomes one, I'll just have Tony modify the action. Updated first post to include a couple more pics of good (but not as good as the first) groups...
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    Tikka 223 build done - spiral fluted with XLR Evo

    ZG Customs Tikka T3 223 w/ Kampfeld spiral barrel + bolt Just got the XLR Evolution in, which means the gun is finally done! Tony @ ZG Customs did all the work on the Tikka/barrel, other than the spiral fluting, which Karl @ Kampfeld Customs did. I told him to take the flutes all the way to...
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    XLR Chassis Stock

    Re: XLR Chassis Stock Will be posting better pics soon, but I got my XLR today and can't wait to post some pics....
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    GAP10 ShowEm Off Pics

    Re: GAP10 ShowEm Off Pics 5 shot group was done with SW Ammo 175 SMKs and yielded a .368" grouping at 100 yds. And no, that shot off to the right was not shot while making the group. It was shot before the group, adjustment of wind + elevation was made, then the group was shot. Couldn't...
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    GAP10/Southwest 175 SMK MV

    Re: GAP10/Southwest 175 SMK MV Anyone else have chrono data for these loads? I have a 20" barrel and would love to know what others are getting... Parker
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    Helical Fluted Barrels?

    Re: Helical Fluted Barrels? One thing to think about when getting helical fluting done is whether you want to end the fluting before the start of the threads, or if you want to take the fluting all the way into the threaded portion like I did. Obviously this mainly applies if your gun is...
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    Helical Fluted Barrels?

    Re: Helical Fluted Barrels? Yes, it saves a little weight. ...but I think the heat sink effect would be nearly impossible to notice on a bolt action rifle, unless you were just hammering round after round on a large magnum caliber with a suppressor. Even then, I just don't know if it would...
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    Helical Fluted Barrels?

    Re: Helical Fluted Barrels? Chad @ Custom Reloads of Dallas has some test loads waiting for me to pickup. With SW Ammo I got a 4 shot 'group' of .209" (In my opinion anything less than 5 shots isn't really a 'group,' but at the time I was using the stock Tikka mag which only holds 4 rds)...
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    Helical Fluted Barrels?

    Re: Helical Fluted Barrels? Talk to Karl at Feldkamp Customs. Here's my 223 he did. He fluted the bolt and barrel. It's either a 20 or 22" Rock barrel. Cant remember atm. He also did the straight flutes on the 308 Obermeyer you see in some of the pics. That turned out great as well...
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    Suppressors Red Jacket Does it Agian!!

    Re: Red Jacket Does it Agian!! ..still waiting for a suppressed shotgun from these assholes. Paid in full up front 11 months ago. Have emails quoting a 9/30/11 finish. As of this week I was told it's unlikely it will be done by the end of APRIL. Thats 13 months...if I believe them at all...
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    Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle?

    Re: Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle? Just got an email back from them: "We try all of the bolt handles on a Tikka bolt here in store, but it appears Tikka have tightened up their spec on the handle. We stand behind all of our products. If you would like it replaced we are happy to do that for...
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    Sniper's Hide Bolt Action Rifles

    Re: Sniper's Hide Bolt Action Rifles How does a Tikka just 'meet the standard'? I understand that they aren't cheap and parts aren't as readily available, but are you really arguing that their performance is only sub-par or average? Parker
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    Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle?

    Re: Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle? Direct from Hinterland. There's a difference between tight and too large. Unfortunately it's the latter. I mean I understand how it happens...especially when they are aiming for a tight fit. I suspect it isn't going to be that big of a deal and that a...
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    Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle?

    Re: Tikka T3 upgraded bolt handle? Just got my HSS Tikka bolt from Australia for my T3.. ...and it doesn't fit. Apparently it's just barely too large/not cut right. I'm going to have to see if a local gunsmith can grind it to fit. Very disappointing, since I obviously don't want to deal...
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th Another vote for the Thunderbeast. Run the 338p-1 for a while now...great can. Suppresses both 308 and 338 LM well. Parker
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    precision rifles... show em

    Re: precision rifles... show em Yea...wow...that looks a lot more like a fairway on a golf course than a shooting range. That's by far the most beautiful range I've ever seen. Nice! Parker
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    Rifle Scopes ACOG Vs. Eotech... which is more reliable?

    Re: ACOG Vs. Eotech... which is more reliable? ACOG. Although Aimpoint seems the more logical comparison. And in that one Eotech still loses. Parker
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    Rifle Scopes IOR 12-52x56 Terminator

    Re: IOR 12-52x56 Terminator Oh, and I agree that the illumination is a bit low. But that's definitely a small enough problem to overlook given the overall package... Parker
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