picked up a Tikka T3 Tactical 24" 308 and Luppy MK4
will take it to the range a a day or so for a test
will take it to the range a a day or so for a test
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New rifle, Tikka Tactical
- Thread starter fmsniper
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Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
i had 1 in a 223 loved that rifle used prolix on the bolt and the action became smooth as glass
i had 1 in a 223 loved that rifle used prolix on the bolt and the action became smooth as glass
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
I am very interested in knowing how this shoots straight out of the box.
I am very interested in knowing how this shoots straight out of the box.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Did you buy that new? If so may I ask where? I thought only the 20" barrel was imported now. Thanks.
Did you buy that new? If so may I ask where? I thought only the 20" barrel was imported now. Thanks.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
traded it from a Gent in New york, he had 40 rounds fire through it
traded it from a Gent in New york, he had 40 rounds fire through it
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Great rifle brother, never had a Tikka that wasn't crazy accurate, and all I've had were sporter barrels on them.
-matt
Great rifle brother, never had a Tikka that wasn't crazy accurate, and all I've had were sporter barrels on them.
-matt
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
5 shots factory America Eagle 168 grain @ 100 yards
not bad for starters
5 shots factory America Eagle 168 grain @ 100 yards
not bad for starters
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Pretty decent grouping there, especially considering you are not using primo ammo or handloading.
Pretty decent grouping there, especially considering you are not using primo ammo or handloading.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
dot is .831
Shot group is Center to Center .5
I have been getting great shot groups with most all of my 308 rifles using AA 168, the Ammo is great for the price, about 17.00 a box
when I get some time I will work up some loads for it
Do to the rifle being very light the kick is a ittle more than most 308s
I did drop the trigger to 2.5 pounds
dot is .831
Shot group is Center to Center .5
I have been getting great shot groups with most all of my 308 rifles using AA 168, the Ammo is great for the price, about 17.00 a box
when I get some time I will work up some loads for it
Do to the rifle being very light the kick is a ittle more than most 308s
I did drop the trigger to 2.5 pounds
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Consider how "well" a Remington or a Winchester would shoot in a similar plastic stock, without bedding......
Håkan
Consider how "well" a Remington or a Winchester would shoot in a similar plastic stock, without bedding......
Håkan
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Bell and Carlson just brought out a sporter style stock that looks pretty sweet, has the lug built into the chassis. I think I saw a real market price of about $250.
Bell and Carlson just brought out a sporter style stock that looks pretty sweet, has the lug built into the chassis. I think I saw a real market price of about $250.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">trying to find a decent stock, not many out there </div></div>
Take a look at this one:
http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/products/w3c.php
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">trying to find a decent stock, not many out there </div></div>
Take a look at this one:
http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/products/w3c.php
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
back from shooting
my MK 4 bottom out at 9 on my BDC, but was able to get 3 nice 950 yard shots on steel no misses
back from shooting
my MK 4 bottom out at 9 on my BDC, but was able to get 3 nice 950 yard shots on steel no misses
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
I'd say she's a shooter right out of the box. I wouldn't mess with it at all. I want one in .223.
I'd say she's a shooter right out of the box. I wouldn't mess with it at all. I want one in .223.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">trying to find a decent stock, not many out there </div></div>
Take a look at this one:
http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/products/w3c.php </div></div>
I'm on the waiting list for this chassis. It'll be nice when I can put this on my Tikka T3 Varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">trying to find a decent stock, not many out there </div></div>
Take a look at this one:
http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/products/w3c.php </div></div>
I'm on the waiting list for this chassis. It'll be nice when I can put this on my Tikka T3 Varmint
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a little paint for now
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Sweet paint, I can't believe the group with AE, Here's mine with a group with Fed Gold.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a little paint for now
Sweet paint, I can't believe the group with AE, Here's mine with a group with Fed Gold.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks
will see if tikka makes a 20 moa mount?
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I believe EGW is still making a canted mount for it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks
will see if tikka makes a 20 moa mount?
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I believe EGW is still making a canted mount for it.
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bubbapug1
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Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
I have one too!! I really like it. Here is my range report from Wednesday. Try out the TAC at 44.1 grains. Worked best for me with 168 grain SMK's
Tested out a Tikka Tactical 308 at Burro Canyon range, north of Los Angeles today. I haven't put the muzzle brake on yet...maybe next time out I will give it a try. The recoil is managable without it.
24' Barrel
1 in 11" twist
Bushnell 5 x 15 tactical mil dot sight.
Burro Canyon..65 F, don't know the Barometric pressure or humidty
All groups shot at 100 yards
Tac 44.1 Grains average Velocity 2782 FPS @ 10 feet with a 168 G SMK
Tac 43.8 Grains avg V 2764 FPS @ 10 feet 168 G SMK
I have one too!! I really like it. Here is my range report from Wednesday. Try out the TAC at 44.1 grains. Worked best for me with 168 grain SMK's
Tested out a Tikka Tactical 308 at Burro Canyon range, north of Los Angeles today. I haven't put the muzzle brake on yet...maybe next time out I will give it a try. The recoil is managable without it.
24' Barrel
1 in 11" twist
Bushnell 5 x 15 tactical mil dot sight.
Burro Canyon..65 F, don't know the Barometric pressure or humidty
All groups shot at 100 yards
Tac 44.1 Grains average Velocity 2782 FPS @ 10 feet with a 168 G SMK
Tac 43.8 Grains avg V 2764 FPS @ 10 feet 168 G SMK
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Glad to see she's being put to better use now fmsniper :} And who are ya callin a Gent? :}~
Glad to see she's being put to better use now fmsniper :} And who are ya callin a Gent? :}~
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Thats a nice rifle you got there and i cant believe it shoots that sweet right out of the box!
Thats a nice rifle you got there and i cant believe it shoots that sweet right out of the box!
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
almost considering making a brake for it?
but 18.0 x 1.0 metric thread taps are hard to find
not sure I really need one?
gun is a pleasure to shoot
I will put a new 20 moa base on it, that way i can dial down my MK4 when shooting 1000 yards, I figure since it topped out at 950 yards i have very little windage left at that point.
I actually am starting to like the stock, its a light rifle, my other 308's are heavy, between this one and my ICON they are both nice and light for carry
almost considering making a brake for it?
but 18.0 x 1.0 metric thread taps are hard to find
not sure I really need one?
gun is a pleasure to shoot
I will put a new 20 moa base on it, that way i can dial down my MK4 when shooting 1000 yards, I figure since it topped out at 950 yards i have very little windage left at that point.
I actually am starting to like the stock, its a light rifle, my other 308's are heavy, between this one and my ICON they are both nice and light for carry
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Here is how mine 6,5 Tikka varmint shoots.
This is with 130 grain Norma VLD bullets at hundred meters.
The barrel is Tikka factory standard, but the stock is replaced to a TRG chassis. Its now rechambered to 6,5*55 Ackley improved, but both the AI and the standard round shoots equally as good.
I am pretty convinced that the T3 is the world most accurate out of the box medium priced guns.
Regards Håkan
Here is how mine 6,5 Tikka varmint shoots.
This is with 130 grain Norma VLD bullets at hundred meters.
The barrel is Tikka factory standard, but the stock is replaced to a TRG chassis. Its now rechambered to 6,5*55 Ackley improved, but both the AI and the standard round shoots equally as good.
I am pretty convinced that the T3 is the world most accurate out of the box medium priced guns.
Regards Håkan
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
Sure, you guys are coming out of the closet now.
A couple of minths ago when I was asking about the Tikka tactical, no one would fess up to owning one
I ended up buying a 5R instead. (very happy with it).
Glad to see they are shooting so well, I was a bit worried about stock flex with the tikka tactical. I also wasn't a big fan of the plastic bolt shroud on a duty rifle.
Those are some very nice looking rifles, really good paint jobs and some excellent shooting.
I, too, am a fan of the AE 168 grain load. Shoots VERY well.
Sure, you guys are coming out of the closet now.
A couple of minths ago when I was asking about the Tikka tactical, no one would fess up to owning one
I ended up buying a 5R instead. (very happy with it).
Glad to see they are shooting so well, I was a bit worried about stock flex with the tikka tactical. I also wasn't a big fan of the plastic bolt shroud on a duty rifle.
Those are some very nice looking rifles, really good paint jobs and some excellent shooting.
I, too, am a fan of the AE 168 grain load. Shoots VERY well.
Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
looks like it turned into a show yours thread so here is mine
20" all black no paint i love it. i do wish i had the 24"
looks like it turned into a show yours thread so here is mine
20" all black no paint i love it. i do wish i had the 24"
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ciunnc
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Re: New rifle, Tikka Tactical
my friend's tactical with 24" (we are in australia, we dont get the 20" here) is extermely accurate for a factory rifle, shoots as good as my 700 LTR. no picky on ammo. he is thinking of a aftermarket stock for it.. the factory stock is a bit light ans soft in some area.. would imagine a high quality aftermarket stock would improve the accuracy on already a very accurate gun.
my friend's tactical with 24" (we are in australia, we dont get the 20" here) is extermely accurate for a factory rifle, shoots as good as my 700 LTR. no picky on ammo. he is thinking of a aftermarket stock for it.. the factory stock is a bit light ans soft in some area.. would imagine a high quality aftermarket stock would improve the accuracy on already a very accurate gun.
