++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

TL3 (AICS magwell cut)
Comp. Bolt knob
Bartlein (400MODBB) 1.25 straight, chambered and threaded by SPR (Bugholes)
ZC420
Tenebraex scope cap (rear only)
TT Diamond
HellFire Match brake
Flatline Ops HaloX bubble level
ARC rings
MDT ACC folding chassis
Atlas CAL
25lbs
 

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Bought this TL3 when they first came out. I think this is the 3rd? maybe forth chassis/stock. Magpul 700 Pro. had to bevel the end of the action/recoil edge since it was machined sharp 90 degrees. Didn't notice this at first but sure noticed it with a vertical spread at 500yds that I wasn't expecting. Lower and far left bullet hole was already there. Forgot staples so used existing targets.

You can see on the bottom of the action where the contact mark was thinner toward the lug as it wasn't sitting flat because of the radius between action and lug.

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New girl! 2 shots to sight in and then this 4 shot group. 108 eldm

Tl3 action
27.5” bartlien 6mm creedmoor. Barrel work done by radix precision out of Omaha NE
MDT ACC chassis
Area 419 Hellfire match break
Athlon ares btr gen ll 4.5-27x50

Buttstock weight and steel bag rider with full internal weights and 2 exterior. 22lbs as is but may add more.
 
Is the tl3 and upgrade from the origin is it smoother and bolt lift lighter and smoother? I know it’s hard to say it’s smoother. Just wondering I had an origin and sold it to get a tl3 dlc
 
Is the tl3 and upgrade from the origin is it smoother and bolt lift lighter and smoother? I know it’s hard to say it’s smoother. Just wondering I had an origin and sold it to get a tl3 dlc
i went origin to tl3 back to all origins

having a rimx i prefer the swept bolt handle

other than that i don't feel much difference. bolt lift, smoothness are the same imho
 
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Is the tl3 and upgrade from the origin is it smoother and bolt lift lighter and smoother? I know it’s hard to say it’s smoother. Just wondering I had an origin and sold it to get a tl3 dlc
I went from an origin to TL3 for a new build I did a couple years ago and there are some slight differences that make the tl nicer but unless you’re running them back to back you won’t really notice. If you plan on swapping barrels a lot the integral recoil lug is nice for that, the straight bolt handle does change the feel a little bit but that’s a personal thing.

Now I’m in the process of building out a RimX and wish they offered that with a straight handle option to match up with the tl but that’s just personal preference.
 
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Is the tl3 and upgrade from the origin is it smoother and bolt lift lighter and smoother? I know it’s hard to say it’s smoother. Just wondering I had an origin and sold it to get a tl3 dlc
There is a slight difference in cocking effort due to different angles, but it is small. The bigger difference is swept vs straight bolt handles, integral lug, and AW mag options on the TL3. Both are great actions.
 
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Put this together a year ago and just got around to shooting it. Wanted a 12-14 lb 223 trainer with option to get weight under 10 lbs w/carbon barrel for hunting. 223 is 12.2 lbs and with the proof is about 9.5 lbs.

All I had loaded in 223 was some blasting loads for my AR (mixed LC, XBR, 75 BTHP, 2.26 coal). Not bad considering. Going to fireform some Lapua with ELDs and see what she can do.

Bad news is I like it more than my custom M70 and SRS so will probably be picking up a 7 SAUM barrel for it soon and maybe a LA for a 300 PRC fml it never ends.
 
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Put this together a year ago and just got around to shooting it. Wanted a 12-14 lb 223 trainer with option to get weight under 10 lbs w/carbon barrel for hunting. 223 is 12.2 lbs and with the proof is about 9.5 lbs.

All I had loaded in 223 was some blasting loads for my AR (mixed LC, XBR, 75 BTHP, 2.26 coal). Not bad considering. Going to fireform some Lapua with ELDs and see what she can do.

Bad news is I like it more than my custom M70 and SRS so will probably be picking up a 7 SAUM barrel for it soon and maybe a LA for a 300 PRC fml it never ends.

In Hornady brass with 75 ELD-Ms at .020" off lands in .223 Wylde with 24.5grns of XBR 8208. In my TL3 with Proof 7 twist prefit done by PVA. Rifle is so fun to shoot. 5 shots at 100. Have shot it to 1150 yards.

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Ordered my tl3 directly from Zermatt in December. Going on 7 months wait now :(. Has anyone received their tl3 recently?
We started shipping them again this week. We've got more out at our DLC facility right now and another batch of DLC coated receivers going this week and that will continue over the next couple of weeks.

Like has been said previously, we've been battling a material supply issue. We've got our most recently received blanks almost complete and another significant amount of blanks returning in early July for processing. We are hoping we'll be on track to our initial quoted ship dates by the end of August.

We've been pushing everything through as fast as we can given the situation we've been in. It sucks for a lot of people and we don't like being late either.

If you want a clearer picture, please email me directly ([email protected]) and I'll figure out where you are exactly and find a window for delivery based on that information.

We're all very sorry for every delay but appreciate the general understanding you've all given us.

Thank you - Ray
 
Here's mine! Phoenix Custom Rifles Bighorn TL3 .308 with a 22" .308 1:10 twist Proof Research Carbon Fiber. Area 419 Hellfire, Grayboe Renegade, Triggertech Diamond, Atlas PSR, Bushnell DMR 2 Pro, Seekins 34mm .92 rings, custom brown and black speckled Cerakote. It shoots 5 shot groups of 175SMKS with 43gr of Varget in the .2's if I do my part!
 

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Here's mine! Phoenix Custom Rifles Bighorn TL3 .308 with a 22" .308 1:10 twist Proof Research Carbon Fiber. Area 419 Hellfire, Grayboe Renegade, Triggertech Diamond, Atlas PSR, Bushnell DMR 2 Pro, Seekins 34mm .92 rings, custom brown and black speckled Cerakote. It shoots 5 shot groups of 175SMKS with 43gr of Varget in the .2's if I do my part!
I’ve always liked that pig skid pad on simple builds
 
My TL3 has been through an ungodly amount of changes, but really happy with where its at now.

6 Dasher from Hunts Long Range sitting in a Manners TCS
ooh...the A419 bolt knob replacement kit...you should write atutorial on how to do that mod. I am hesitantly tinkering about that move (remove the stock one the proper way)