Tikka T3 Thread

Got my CTR mag stock today. Now my bolt gun collection is complete.
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What would be your dream Tikka build?

If there would be a Tikka custom shop, unlike that would never happen, but what if ;)

I would love this kind of build.

Tikka action with KRG Midas trigger.
Steel picatinny rail 0 MOA.
Proof carbonfiber bull barrer 22-24".
Never even hold my hands one, but read a lot and they look very good, and it would keep the weight down, since the barrel is the most heavy part on rifle.
Caliber could be 6mm creedmoor or 6mm XC, never had 6mm.
KRG Whiskey gen 3 chassis with folding stock.
Full titanium suppressor, light and quiet.
Final drop would be cerakoted with multicamo, kind of love that pattern.

Simple.


20moa base

Foundation stock
Sterk handle
Midas trigger
PVA carbon sendero barrel at 26"
6.5PRC
156gr bergers
Vortex AMG
TBAC ultra 5 can

This is actually, the next rifle I build.
 
Ordered the Timney 2-stage trigger last night. I was seriously considering the KRG Midas but, three things made me choose the Timney. First was the adjustment range for take up and release. By their advertised numbers, the KRG didn't go as low as the Timney. Perhaps that doesn't paint the whole picture but, it was a consideration. The second factor was my experience with Timney. I have three Timney's in my safe right now and all have served me well. I figure, I'm used to their performance so this should be a similar experience. The final factor was price. Most outlets had the Timney for $245. Not a huge difference in price from the Midas at $289...but, then I found the Timney on GrabAGun for $188. That was the final decision maker!

Bob
 
Hey guys,

Don't have access to a chrono at the moment. But, i am just curious as to what what type of speeds guys are getting from factory 140/147 ELDM's out of a 24" CTR with factory barrel.

Just picked one up and topped it with an Ares ETR 4.5-30X and am excited to stretch it's legs and start working up data. Think realistically it'll get something like 2650 with the 140's. Planning on sticking with factory till my shooting improves enough to warrant reloading.

American gunner 140's about 2750 in a 26 in barrel, hornady match eld's are over 2800 in my rifles. Prime 130's closer to 2900.
 
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A Tikka noob question. I'm thinking about starting a 6.5 PRC project and want to use a T3x action.

As long as I buy one of the variants with the magnum bolt face, can I simply buy a prefit barrel (looking at the Proofs right now), an action wrench and put it together myself?
From what I have read, removing the old barrel might require a gunsmith.
 
Which bushing do you use? Thanks!

Depends on the brass and caliber. I use NAMMO brass in my 223 and Peterson in the 6.5 Creed. My son shot Prime brass in his 6.5 and it took a different bushing. Need to measure the neck of a loaded round and subtract the neck tension that you want for a bushing size. I use .002" neck tension.
 
I called and asked them, it will only be in the terrain model and some time in 2020.

Would really like to see the renegade done for the T3 but the terrain is fine since it would be mainly for a hunting rifle with no more than a medium Palma profile barrel.

Just have to keep bugging them I guess or go with a Manners.
 
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Any side view pictures of this rifle? Just wondering how the MT bottom metal looks from the side on a real rifle.
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I should mention I’m happy with the product MT puts out. Have a bunch of thier stuff, no problem with any of it. They answer the phone when I call and are pretty receptive. Got to test function a little on the above setup today and it feeds like a dream, smoother than stock setup, I was surprised.
 
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I should mention I’m happy with the product MT puts out. Have a bunch of thier stuff, no problem with any of it. They answer the phone when I call and are pretty receptive. Got to test function a little on the above setup today and it feeds like a dream, smoother than stock setup, I was surprised.
Thanks. I didn't like the MT pictures of the square trigger guard but it looks pretty good on a rifle.
 
Finally got my new build out to the range! Not too shabby, only put groups to 100, but it seems to like the American Gunner 140s the best!
 

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When I decided to start shooting “long range” I bought a Tikka Tac A1 6.5 creedmoor. It was a laser and was way easier than I expected. So being the hard head I am, I purchased a CTR in 308, put a night force ATCR 5-25 on it and bought a used mcRees chassis off the hide.
I did a half ass barrel break in but got board fast, went to range close to the house today to get dope out to 400. 200= .5, 300=1.5, 400, 2.2 mils.
Hornady ELDM 168 TAP

today was shot 41-60 on it. I was more than impressed with the groups, but my windage wasn’t near a pretty!!
 

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Magazines?

T3x CTR in a KRG Bravo stock.
Have modded a Magpul 10-round P-Mag for the Rem 700 SA which works just fine now.

Just want to have some backups, thinking about trying an MDT mag, but then read a recommondation to only load 8 rounds because the MDT mag might bulge otherwise.

Has somebody experiences with boths mags, MDT and P-Mag?
:)
 
You mean those, right?

Do those without the binder plate have any disadvantages?
I have one in a 5 round and it has worked well. If you're running all Tikkas, without the binder plate is the way to go. If you also have a Remington, you might consider with the plate unless you want separate mags for each rifle.
 
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Haven't posted in here in a while. My CTR is still rocking and rolling any time I get behind it. Got the new tripod setup and area419 rail. Will be upgrading the scope soon.
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First time shooting groups off the tripod this morning. First 3 groups top left to bottom right getting a feel for the new shooting style.
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What brand is that cheek pad?

That´s HopticUSA.
Matt is doing a cheek rest saddle blanket for a Bravo and Whiskey/X-ray at this very moment.
Send a message to Matt, and ask when those are in the shop.

TAC A1 owners, get this, you will love it.

I have the universal model, work just fine, but that TAC A1 model looks just way better.

 
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Does anyone know any gunsmiths spinning up Proof barrels for Tikka without the action. I wanted to purchase a prefit but it seems to be 10 to 12 weeks out. Im looking at the Sendero with the 1.13 shank diameter so I dont have to remove the radius. My short list to call on Monday is LRI, Mile High, Straight Jacket. Any other recommendations?