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GA Precision .308 Templar Action. I’ve had it for a while but not used it-just taking it out for a good wipe down.
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Tikka T3 CTR 20" .308 Win. KRG X-Ray chassis with spigot mount and Harris bipod, Skd-tac BALS bag attached with custom webbing. I also added rubber mat underneath the cheek piece to prevent snagging. Steiner Military M5Xi 5-25x56 with MSR reticle, mounted with Spuhr SP-4902. Suppressor Ase utra SL5 and Vtac wide sling.
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Two separate 5 shot groups to 500 meters. Shoots great!
Caliber?GA Precision .308 Templar Action. I’ve had it for a while but not used it-just taking it out for a good wipe down.
Caliber?
DA.... NEVER MIND,,,Caliber?
Curtis Custom Axiom switch lug 6X47L
1:7 twist Spencer
MPA Comp Chassis
K624i SKMR3
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I haven't switched barrels yet. I pretty much went this rout specifically for a barrel letting go during the season where I could swap for a new one without worrying about a gunsmith, rather than to shoot multiple calibers. Though, it is nice that I could just get a different barrel if I wanted to.Can you give some more info on the rifle, like how accurate the return to zero is, your thoughts on the curtis vs other custom actions, build time on the rifle, etc? I'm looking to build a compact take down rifle on the MPA BA lite folder with a 16" switch lug 6.5 creedmoor barrel and add a 7 saum or wsm and 223 barrel down the line.
I haven't switched barrels yet. I pretty much went this rout specifically for a barrel letting go during the season where I could swap for a new one without worrying about a gunsmith, rather than to shoot multiple calibers. Though, it is nice that I could just get a different barrel if I wanted to.
From my own research and talking to a few people who are running the West Texas Ordnance SL system, on the Axiom or others, the POI change when swapping barrels is so predictable (assuming that you index it correctly and have DOPEd the swap) you can reset your scope to known values without having to re-zero the rifle. There are guys who have done it in the middle of a match or on the second day of a match when the wind conditions changed drastically.
It seems to be a very solid action. It isn't crazy tight, or sloppy loose. I love the 60 deg throw. I think it's right there with a Defiance or a BigHorn, which are the others I am familiar with and have experience with. Honestly is seems just as good to me, but I'm not a machinist like some on here, and don't consider myself an authority beyond, "It works good".
That rifle is essentially what Phil Cashin of MPA runs in matches. I basically just copied everything he had. I simply figured he knew what worked well in his chassis better than I did. Everything was sourced by MPA, and where this differs from their SL stock combination I told them, "Make it like Phil's". I think it was 3 months from order to picking it up at the LGS, but some of that speed was that it was not really a "custom build", but rather one of their combinations. That's not the first time I've listened to a rifle builder and had them make what they thought would work. I have a good track record doing it that way, and no ego. I don't build rifles. I shoot them.
The barrel is about settled out speed wise and it is shooting bug holes with 105s running 3130 fps with extremely low SD/ES. I have zero complaints on scope or rifle, and I'm certain the score at the end of the match was all me and what I can do. I have total confidence in the equipment.
I think you will be very pleased with the end result. I certainly am.
What barrel length are you running there?6.5CM from Isaac at S.I.P.
Remington 700 tried
Bartlien barrel
PTG bolt
Manners T4A with mini chasis
Seekins scope mount
SAS Tomb brake
This is my "new" Tikka T3X A1 in 6.5CM, wearing an NF 15-55X52 Competition scope, Leupold 20 MOA 30mm mount, Gemtech suppressor with an Atlas bipod. I've adjusted the trigger to 2 lbs and it's very crisp.
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@ICU22250 that is a beauty!! Can we hear more about the Tikka mini chassis, your thoughts on the stock, etc etc.
I have a CTR that whispers to me about the Manners Tikka mini chassis. I need to know whether or not to listen
Man, im diggin that Tungsten bolt color! Nice looking stick!
VERY NICE UNIT!!!!!, WEIGHT ABOUT 10 LBS. OR SO...? THANKSWell, this isn't exactly my custom but I had this one out today and decided I needed to participate. Just my fun gun..
Tikka T3X 223 varmint
Manners PRS1 with mini-chassis
MDT mag
CTR bolt handle
Bolt fluted and cerakoted in Tungsten
By the fine folks at LRI
ARC 30mm M10 rings
Vortex AMG EBR7
Yo Dave trigger spring
Mountain tactical 20 MOA rail
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- Gen 1 RPR .308
- SWFA SS 20x42
- Warne Mount
- Hogue Grip
- LRI Bolt Shroud
- Sinclair Tactical Bipod
- Seeing consistent 1/2 MOA accuracy using 190 SMK with 42.5 gr Varget
VERY NICE UNIT!!!!!, WEIGHT ABOUT 10 LBS. OR SO...? THANKS
VERY NICE UNIT!!!!!, WEIGHT ABOUT 10 LBS. OR SO...? THANKS
6x47L Deviant with 26" Bartlein in a MPA Comp chassis. Jewel trigger, APA LB brake and Atlas bipod. Vortex 4.5-27 EBR-2C.
@ICU22250 - love the bolt fluting. How does the bolt cycle after the fluting? Still as smooth as butter like a typical Tikka action?