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New Tikka TAC A1
- Thread starter mliebs
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It's a 6.5 CM. I thought about getting a .308 but I've read so many positive reviews of the 6.5 I decided go with it.
I got the PA Platinum 6-30 w/ DEKA reticle. I'm waiting on ADM 20 Moa mount. I'm 'thinking' about cancelling that order and getting a Spuhr locally from MHSA. BIG price difference though.
It's a Magpul K+ modified to fit.
Found a Spuhr mount locally and finally made it to the range.
First 36 rounds.
Found a Spuhr mount locally and finally made it to the range.
First 36 rounds.
I went in to Sportsmans Warehouse thinking I wanted the Bergara. Then after handling it, the Tikka, and the RPR, the Tikka was the clear preference for me.
But, at present, I'm really tempted to step up a bit more and get the Christensen MPA. As much as I like Tikka and my two CTRs, that MPA is just too tempting.
Range Part Duex.
All 5 shot groups at 100 indoors.
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All 5 shot groups at 100 indoors.
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I ordered a 4.5-27x56 Razor Gen 2 yesterday and plan on running the Vortex 1.45" rings on mine. I'm hoping that not having a 20 MOA rail doesn't hinder me much. I plan on doing most of my shooting in the 5-600 yard range but plan on going out to 1000 once in awhile.
Picked up a Magnetospeed and went to the range yesterday. All factory ammo is slower than labeled with one exception. SD is in the 25 fps range. I'll try and post up some data points when I get a chance.
The Magnetospeed is super easy to set up and use. I actually unboxed in and mounted it w/o directions on the line at the range. I was a bit close to the bore but no exploding magnets.
Ordered one from grabagun for $1500 shipped Thursday. Price seemed to good to pass up. I have a Vortex AMG sitting in the safe waiting for it.
Hello:
I took my Tac A-1 out yesterday for the first time, all I have to say is WOW, with factory Hornaday 140 grain A MAX I was able to print a 1/4"group at 100 yards. That was my first time shooting this rifle and it was new out of the box, I would think it might even get a little better after break in. Only 13 rounds shot so far.
Very Happy, the picture of targets are LaRue with 1/2"quares
kenner
I took my Tac A-1 out yesterday for the first time, all I have to say is WOW, with factory Hornaday 140 grain A MAX I was able to print a 1/4"group at 100 yards. That was my first time shooting this rifle and it was new out of the box, I would think it might even get a little better after break in. Only 13 rounds shot so far.
Very Happy, the picture of targets are LaRue with 1/2"quares
kenner
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Yeah they had that quote for better price option and it quoted $1500 so I jumped on it.
Series 1,2,8 and 9 are the same box of Hornady 140 gr. as well as 3 and 10 are the same box of Hornady 147 gr.
And I I've decided to adopt this. Paperwork submitted.
I was searching the nets and just found it. Not sure why they've raised their price.
I am in the similar position, I am looking for a second precision rifle to go along with my Sako TRG 22 so my wife and I can shoot and take classes together. My first thought was the Tikka, I saw the Christensen and it looked gorgeous but then I did a bit of research and the company seems to have a bit of quality control issues and at the price point I am scared of a lemon.
Any insight you have on the MPA would be helpful.
My purchase is pending selling some rifles first. I bought two stainless CTRs in 6.5 thinking my brother in law would want to shoot one but hes not interested. So I need to decide if I sell the 20 or 24". I also have a new & unfired Savage 10 Ashbury Precision in 6.5 that I'm needing to sell before making another purchase. I did also read of some QC things with Christensen but was thinking there were a little while back and that they had their act together. I had a positive first interaction with them when asking about ordering one through Cabelas and they replied very quickly with full information on who to talk to and how to get it done. Also volunteered that wait time was about 12 weeks.
It will probably take a few hundred to 500 rounds to settle in...I would wait for round evaluation until then.
I like it a lot but I have very limited interaction with scopes. I have a couple of their lower end FFPs designed for holdover more than dialing. I have an ACOG which has superior glass and you can tell. I have two Eotech 3x which are both slightly better then the Aimpoint 3x I have.
Goofing around through a window in my house, I'm impressed. Out of the house has only been indoors at 100 yards. It's impressive there. But again, my frame of reference is limited. I'm going outside to 200 yards tomorrow and should be able to compare it to some others and get some feedback as well. I'll let you know. I can say with certainty that I really like the reticle thus far. Detailed but not busy.
You may have misread the post. He said even after liking the Tikka in store, he was looking to get the Christensen instead of the TAC A1.
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