I want a tikka!

[Jmccracken1214]

Had a tough battle between the CTR and the TAC. Ended up ordering a 24" CTR today in 6.5, since I already have good dies and loading for that caliber anyways.

Now I am torn on the mags, I ordered a 2nd mag with the rifle but cant decide if I should cancel it and run the 3 AICS mags that I already have, or just stick with the tikka mags.

 

[drew_235]

Had a tough battle between the CTR and the TAC. Ended up ordering a 24" CTR today in 6.5, since I already have good dies and loading for that caliber anyways.

Now I am torn on the mags, I ordered a 2nd mag with the rifle but cant decide if I should cancel it and run the 3 AICS mags that I already have, or just stick with the tikka mags.

Are you going to use a chassis or the CTR stock? If you run the CTR stock, you can't use AICS mags. If you run a chassis, such as the KRG Bravo, you can order an inlet that supports either one - but not both.

I'm in the AICS camp, but opinions obviously differ.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

Are you going to use a chassis or the CTR stock? If you run the CTR stock, you can't use AICS mags. If you run a chassis, such as the KRG Bravo, you can order an inlet that supports either one - but not both.

I'm in the AICS camp, but opinions obviously differ.

Going to get the bravo, just can’t decide. I’ve heard the tikkas don’t feed as smooth from AI mags, or there’s a need to adjust the lips, if that’s the case, I’d rather stick with tikka. Only thing I’ve had to do to my AI mags, for a few rifles was file down the back part, at the top of the back where the back of the case sits.

 

[wade2big]

Going to get the bravo, just can’t decide. I’ve heard the tikkas don’t feed as smooth from AI mags, or there’s a need to adjust the lips, if that’s the case, I’d rather stick with tikka. Only thing I’ve had to do to my AI mags, for a few rifles was file down the back part, at the top of the back where the back of the case sits.

No need to tweek feed lips for a tikka to feed from AI mags. The plastic mags need some work but those suck anyway. The AI and Accurate mags work great as they come at least in my examples. Tikkas don't feed as smooth from AI mags as they will from Tikka CTR mags as no rifle other than Sakos do, but they feed as smooth from AI mags as any other rifle would. No difference there.

 

[Shootin Stuff]

for a “long Range” rifle not to have one on it, is Ridiculous.

Agreed, I wish wish wish they would stick a 20moa rail on them from factory.

 

[checkmate101]

I just put a CTR 20" in a KRG bravo with the CTR mag inlet. It is far and away the nicest rifle I have ever owned.

I am happy with how the mags perform most of the time. I have just a little play in them that allows the rear of the mag to drop down just enough that the bolt will miss the round occasionally (fixed easily by tapping the bottom of the mag up). There was a youtube video of the guys at german gun stocks showing a quick fix for it that I have yet to try. Hoping that will be enough to eliminate the problem.

 

[wade2big]

I just put a CTR 20" in a KRG bravo with the CTR mag inlet. It is far and away the nicest rifle I have ever owned.

I am happy with how the mags perform most of the time. I have just a little play in them that allows the rear of the mag to drop down just enough that the bolt will miss the round occasionally (fixed easily by tapping the bottom of the mag up). There was a youtube video of the guys at german gun stocks showing a quick fix for it that I have yet to try. Hoping that will be enough to eliminate the problem.

the fix is a simple spring bend. They will be 100% after that. I will post a photo here a little later that a member here posted.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

the fix is a simple spring bend. They will be 100% after that. I will post a photo here a little later that a member here posted.

Let’s see it

 

[wade2big]

Let’s see it

Here they are. Use needle nose pliers and make your spring look like these. Quick and easy.

 

[ae7v]

Well a simple google search will help you as there are two companies if memory serves correctly, one is Redsnake tactical. Also on the 223 version of the Tikka be warned that they have been short throated and will not shoot all ammo do to bullet ogive. So your need to do some hand reamer action to fix it quickly.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Looking to purchase my first tikka, and from what I’m seeing, none of them take AI mags, from the factory? Even the expensive tact a1 doesn’t seem to take them, bummer.

what is the best model to get, assuming it’ll need a new stock/chassis to solve the mag issue. Wanting a 6.5 for matches

probably going to pick up one in 223 soon as well.

Mags for the precision Tikka run around $80-90 each FYI

 

[Billiam1211]

Here they are. Use needle nose pliers and make your spring look like these. Quick and easy.

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This fix works for sure. I've run a Tac A1 in PRS comps now for 3 years and haven’t had any issues with mags. I've had an issue where the stock CTR magazine wouldn't feed after being dropped in the dirt, but it got a ton of dirt/sand/grass inside. After tapping it upside down, it fed fine.

 

[Sidewinder66]

Looking to purchase my first tikka, and from what I’m seeing, none of them take AI mags, from the factory? Even the expensive tact a1 doesn’t seem to take them, bummer.

what is the best model to get, assuming it’ll need a new stock/chassis to solve the mag issue. Wanting a 6.5 for matches

probably going to pick up one in 223 soon as well.

I had a Sako Tikka M695 in 300 WM for 25 year's do to my health I sold it to a close friend. I had 3 extra mags and never had any issues at all, problem is it was now 30 year's ago and I do not recall where I got them. I was however in love with that rifle, actually teared up when it was gone. Never missed and Mickey moused at 1000 yards with it 3 time's in front of friends and even law enforcement once. Most accurate rifle I had ever owned! Great choice!

 

[acudaowner]

If you want one listen to your inner voice and get one , good luck and may it serve you well .

 

[TacticalPlinker]

Before you pull the trigger on the Bravo you really might want to consider the Whiskey 3 again. It really is worth the extra coin. Buy once.....

My CTR 6.5 Creed & KRG AICS

 

[checkmate101]

the fix is a simple spring bend. They will be 100% after that. I will post a photo here a little later that a member here posted.

Thanks for posting this.

However, the play in the magazine is while it sits in the mag well. If I grab the mag it will wiggle just a bit (did this in the factory stock as well, was worse in that stock than the bravo). I don’t understand how the spring fix will solve the issue I am seeing. I’ll try to find the video I referenced.

 

[checkmate101]

That should be the video with subtitles

 

[wade2big]

Thanks for posting this.

However, the play in the magazine is while it sits in the mag well. If I grab the mag it will wiggle just a bit (did this in the factory stock as well, was worse in that stock than the bravo). I don’t understand how the spring fix will solve the issue I am seeing. I’ll try to find the video I referenced.

Thats not a really a problem. What does it matter if they wiggle when inserted. Its not like they are maracas and rattle when moving around. AI mags wobble and rattle like hell unless they are loaded. You can bend the rim of the hole in the mag out a bit. Do it too much and the mag wont drop free. I like mine loose so they drop free so i dont bother bending my mags.

my only requirement is they feed everytime. The spring bend fixes that. Without it, what you are experiencing will happen. Try one way and if it doesn’t work then do the other.

 

[checkmate101]

Thats not a really a problem. What does it matter if they wiggle when inserted. Its not like they are maracas and rattle when moving around. AI mags wobble and rattle like hell unless they are loaded. You can bend the rim of the hole in the mag out a bit. Do it too much and the mag wont drop free. I like mine loose so they drop free so i dont bother bending my mags.

my only requirement is they feed everytime. The spring bend fixes that. Without it, what you are experiencing will happen. Try one way and if it doesn’t work then do the other.

I’m not worried about the rattle, just that it doesn’t feed 100%. What I am seeing is that the rear of the mag drops by a mm or two when it fails to feed. Wouldn’t the mag not wobbling in the well stop that? I guess I haven’t seen the thread that talks about the problem that the spring bending fixes. I am only interested in fixing it so it feeds 100%, don’t care which one does it.

Do you have the link to the thread your pics came from? I’d like to read what others were experiencing there to see if it is similar to what I have going on.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

I’m not worried about the rattle, just that it doesn’t feed 100%. What I am seeing is that the rear of the mag drops by a mm or two when it fails to feed. Wouldn’t the mag not wobbling in the well stop that? I guess I haven’t seen the thread that talks about the problem that the spring bending fixes. I am only interested in fixing it so it feeds 100%, don’t care which one does it.

Your problem sounds like it needs the flat head screw driver to pop out the mag catch hole on the back

 

[wade2big]

I’m not worried about the rattle, just that it doesn’t feed 100%. What I am seeing is that the rear of the mag drops by a mm or two when it fails to feed. Wouldn’t the mag not wobbling in the well stop that? I guess I haven’t seen the thread that talks about the problem that the spring bending fixes. I am only interested in fixing it so it feeds 100%, don’t care which one does it.

Do you have the link to the thread your pics came from? I’d like to read what others were experiencing there to see if it is similar to what I have going on.

Without bending the spring, my bolt would ride over the last round or two left in the mag. I found the screwdriver to bend the top of the hole in the mag trick and it didnt do shit except make my mag stick in the magwell. Bending the spring fixed the feeding issue on all my mags that were having issues. In fact I did it to the few that did feed well just to be sure. What it does is put more pressure on the follower especially towards the rear.

You have two options which both are reversible. See what works.

 

[checkmate101]

Without bending the spring, my bolt would ride over the last round or two left in the mag. I found the screwdriver to bend the top of the hole in the mag trick and it didnt do shit except make my mag stick in the magwell. Bending the spring fixed the feeding issue on all my mags that were having issues. In fact I did it to the few that did feed well just to be sure. What it does is put more pressure on the follower especially towards the rear.

You have two options which both are reversible. See what works.

Fair points. If memory serves me at all (not likely), most of my troubles are with the final round(s). If you have the link for the other thread addressing that I’d appreciate it, haven’t tore one If the mags apart yet. Anything difficult with pulling it apart or resembling it?

 

[wade2big]

Fair points. If memory serves me at all (not likely), most of my troubles are with the final round(s). If you have the link for the other thread addressing that I’d appreciate it, haven’t tore one If the mags apart yet. Anything difficult with pulling it apart or resembling it?

I don't have the thread link. Nothing in it any different than what I told you of my experiences which yours mimicks to a “T”. The follower comes out the top of the mag. You DO NOT take off the floorplate. No way to screw it up.

 

[checkmate101]

I don't have the thread link. Nothing in it any different than what I told you of my experiences which yours mimicks to a “T”. The follower comes out the top of the mag. You DO NOT take off the floorplate. No way to screw it up.

Sounds good, thanks for the help

 

[wade2big]

Sounds good, thanks for the help

No problem. You aren't do anything but opening up existing bends in the spring. You wont be making any new bends. When it looks like the pic above, you are done. If you have needle nose pliers you can have a mag done in a couple minutes.

let me know when its fixed!

 

[LeftyJason]

I’m not worried about the rattle, just that it doesn’t feed 100%. What I am seeing is that the rear of the mag drops by a mm or two when it fails to feed. Wouldn’t the mag not wobbling in the well stop that? I guess I haven’t seen the thread that talks about the problem that the spring bending fixes. I am only interested in fixing it so it feeds 100%, don’t care which one does it.

Do you have the link to the thread your pics came from? I’d like to read what others were experiencing there to see if it is similar to what I have going on.

Pretty sure those pics are from the pinned Tikka thread. Problem with that is that it has 8109 posts over 163 pages. Highly recommend reading it though.

 

[drew_235]

Pretty sure those pics are from the pinned Tikka thread. Problem with that is that it has 8109 posts over 163 pages. Highly recommend reading it though.

Yeah, you know, in your free time.

 

[LeftyJason]

Yeah, you know, in your free time.

I did it. Keep it in another tab and read it over time. You will learn a ton, have all your Tikka questions answered, and see some of the best looking tikkas (especially @viking78)

It's also possible to read the ginormous threads in Maggies and elsewhere. Done that too.
Motivational - 1943 pages
Whats your view - 357 pages
Funny awesome - 237 pages
Precision rifles - 51 pages
Bananas - 25 pages

 

[checkmate101]

Pretty sure those pics are from the pinned Tikka thread. Problem with that is that it has 8109 posts over 163 pages. Highly recommend reading it though.

I think I found the thread actually, for those interested:

Tikka T3x CTR Mag Problem - and not the usual one.

Picked up my brand new Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor yesterday. I like it and I'm hoping it will be as great a shooter as my T3 Hunter in .308 Win. That said...I've encountered a problem that I haven't seen before in a rifle and I'm hoping someone who has seen this before might chime in...

www.snipershide.com

And I have read the whole tikka thread. I keep that one on my alerts and stay current on it. Viking78 has some of the nicest looking rifles I have seen, in always in for some rifle porn!

 

[GBMaryland]

For what it’s worth the best time to buy TRG magazines is when Beretta has their 35% off during the holidays.

Given how expensive those mags are they suddenly drop an awful lot in price…

 

[viking78]

Before you pull the trigger on the Bravo you really might want to consider the Whiskey 3 again. It really is worth the extra coin. Buy once.....

My CTR 6.5 Creed & KRG AICS

I have 2 of these, love the Whiskey chassis.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

Got the tikka in the other day, put it in a bravo stock, yodave spring and a anarachy bolt handle/knob.

 

[GBMaryland]

Beretta has a 25% off sale for anyone looking for TRG or Tikka mags.

Code is SSGO25

 

[drew_235]

Got the tikka in the other day, put it in a bravo stock, yodave spring and a anarachy bolt handle/knob.

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What bipod is that? I've got Atlas, Harris, and a cheap Amazon on the childrens' .22LR, but I don't think I've ever seen one like that.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

What bipod is that? I've got Atlas, Harris, and a cheap Amazon on the childrens' .22LR, but I don't think I've ever seen one like that.

Accu tac br4 g2 I believe is what it’s called. I like it better than the atlas. I have 2 of these

 

[Jmccracken1214]

The tikka has 35 rounds through it, and using the same load I use for my other 6.5's, it shoots amazingly accurate. 42.8gr H4350, straline SP brass and 140 berger hybrid.

So far, it is def. slower (as expected) than my other rifles that run this load 2800'ish... the tikka was around 2730

 

[wade2big]

The tikka has 35 rounds through it, and using the same load I use for my other 6.5's, it shoots amazingly accurate. 42.8gr H4350, straline SP brass and 140 berger hybrid.

So far, it is def. slower (as expected) than my other rifles that run this load 2800'ish... the tikka was around 2730

I haven’t noticed an increase in velocity on any of my Tikkas that had the factory barrel. I spent money to rebarrel tikkas just because and it was a waste of cash. Sure gained a noticeable increase in velocity even with a shorter barrel, but anyone who shoots knows that velocity isn’t the be all to making hits. I learned that the expensive way. 100fps one way or the other makes little difference. There are many reasons to swap tikka barrels. Bought a lite and want a heavier contour. Check. Want a longer barrel than 24”. Check. Want better practical accuracy. Thats a negative.