tikka in xlr chassis

[Kal52]

I am planning on putting a tikka tx3 lite .223 in the xlr carbon chassis
would like to cut the barrel down to 16.5" and have it threaded for my omega
is there enough barrel to get threaded?
trying to keep the weight down as this will primarily be a calling rifle, which is why im not going for the heavier barrel
anything else i should be aware of as far as this combo goes, good bad etc?
thanks

 

[Sendit6.5]

You'll need at least .600" of barrel diameter to have it threaded to 5/8x24. I don't have a T3 Lite so I can't measure your barrel diameter but just grab a pair of calipers, measure down your barrel to 16.5" and take a measurement. I've got a pencil barreled AR in my safe that's threaded so I'd be surprised if your barrel didn't have enough 'meat' but check yourself before you get too excited.

Out of curiosity, why go with a light barrel and a chassis for a calling rig? If you wanted a lightweight rig, why not a traditional style stock or a carbon fiber McMillan or Manners? Not a criticism - just a question. I do a lot of calling (it's part of my job) and I like a rifle that's light enough to carry comfortably and I definitely like shorter barrels for most of the terrain I work; but I prefer a moderately heavy barrel and I really prefer a composite type of stock to a chassis style. Mainly because they're lighter and they're a lot more comfortable to hold and put your cheek on when it's cold! Lol! I guess that the carbon XLR won't be cold but, dang that's a lot of $$ for a stock on a calling rifle. Just curious what influenced you to go the chassis route?


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[TexLuke]

The t3 lite can be chopped and threaded 1/2"x28, which is what I did with mine. Not enough meat for 5/8" threads.

I also have a t3x Varmint 223. This model has plenty of barrel girth for 5/8" threads and wouldn't be way heavy chopped at 16.5" when paired with the right stock and scope. Might be worth considering if you're looking to use this rig for both calling and recreational shooting.

All I've done to my t3 lite stock is a krylon sponge camo job, which IMO is all this short 223 hunting rifle needs as far a stock "upgrade". I agree with Sendit that the XLR seems like an odd choice for a dedicated calling rig.

 

[Juggerxxx]

Are you asking about diameter of the barrel or length? XLR does have a short and long hand guard option.

I absolutely love my XLR Carbon and T3X 223 varmint combo. Most comfortable and enjoyable rifle to shoot that I currently own. It is also the most accurate and hollyshit it is.

 

[Kal52]

Thanks for the replies

first I’m getting the rifle itself for free due to my credit card perks, and since I’ve always liked the xlr chassis I figured this would be a good enough of an excuse to get one.

also I figured I can always get another rifle in 308 and swap it out when the mood suits me,
that and I don’t have to do any bedding etc, that skill is not in my portfolio.

plus I have all kinds of traditional type rifles and am bored to tears with AR scene
this is, to be honest just something I’m building just for the fun of it, it’s a calling rifle because it “needs a purpose” and that’s the one it got lol

i May consider the heavy barrel, what would it add half a pound? You make a good point on the more recreational side

thanks again!

 

[ddavis]

You can definitely get it threaded 1/2x28. I had my threaded that way and added an adapter to get it up to 5/8x24 to run my direct thread Cyclone. Fire a bunch of shots and see if heat causes the barrel to walk. On my T3 Lite 6.5x55, firing 15 shots as fast as I could, the group opened up to 1.5" or so (which could have been me shooting fast) but did not "walk". All shots were still centered. If that's the case, there is really no downside to a Lite barrel. If it's just a hunting rifle, it would be silly to get a heavier barrel.
-Dan