Hello all,
New to sniper hide an could use some advice. I putting together a Tika CTR on a bravo chassis and was planning to use it just for competition.
I shoot a Tikka T3x lite in 308 for hunting but thought of getting a 6.5 creedmoor for PRS .
Lenght for the rifle I thought would be 20" but being my first rifle and guidance on this would be great.
You could, if you really want a 6.5 just modifying what you have.
6.5 is fine to hunt with and you'l know it like the back of your hand if you are also competing.
1. Get the Chassis or Stock you want -
2. I'd keep your Tikka stock for hunting - really how often do you go? If you need to really lighten it up pop it back on.. Although, I went with a T4-A and it came in under 3lbs so I just keep the same stock for both.
3. Get two new 6.5 barrel blanks. One in a very heavy match profile MTU/M24 spin it for a brake or other straight taper for posistiinal matches - the extra weight helps self-spot and one a feather weight or a Proof (saves 3lbs) - I still thread my hunting barrels
4. Have them custom spun and chambered for your gun - do not worry about pre-fits and head space gauges etc.. If they are custom by a good smith like Spartan Rifles etc.. they should spin back on fine.. Benchrest guys have been doing this for many years to save their competition barrels
5. Get an action wrench and a barrel vice
Ya you'll have to resero but so what
PS If you decide to do a field match with hiking run the Proof with your Chasis
