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They take forever to ship but I have gotten what I ordered in the past.
If weather cooperates, I'll let you guys know how my T3x Tac A1 likes all these tomorrow or Tuesday.
I look forward to the report. Out of your selections, I've only shot the Hornady...and it did pretty well ( .4moa 5-round groups) in my CTR.
Bob
Anyone know where I can find a "flat metal mag. spring"? I was about ready to order a new bottom metal from TikkaShooters and they recommended I locate the spring before I go with that particular bottom metal. Otherwise I need to order their AICS bottom. With 2 Tikka mags I don't see much reason to change? (I thought I read on here that someone had a spring available but can't find their post anymore.)
Not painted yet but can I join the club?
Ceracote is going to last the longest, then duracoat, then automotive / indutrial type paint, then Krylon type spray paint.
Some Ideas for paint jobs
Got my KRG Bravo today
I was going to get the CTR version, but I wanted to put KRG's enclosed forend on this (they dont make a version for CTR mags yet), and give AICS mags a try. Getting it in Sako Green is also a bonus, but not really important.
I gotta say, CTR mags really are noticeably easier to load, feed much smoother, and are much shorter.
I don't really regret it though since they aren't huge issues, besides maybe the mag height. I might try MDT mags next.
I was going to get the CTR version, but I wanted to put KRG's enclosed forend on this (they dont make a version for CTR mags yet), and give AICS mags a try. Getting it in Sako Green is also a bonus, but not really important.
I gotta say, CTR mags really are noticeably easier to load, feed much smoother, and are much shorter.
I don't really regret it though since they aren't huge issues, besides maybe the mag height. I might try MDT mags next.
After taking my rifle to the range, decided I wanted a little more padding on the cheek piece of the Bravo....
Not wanting to pay $15 bucks for a laser cut piece of foam, I stopped by the local craft store and found a sheet of black self adhesive foam... for 99 cents!
I used the cheek piece as a template and traced it with a ballpoint pen. After some slick scissor work, I had a nearly perfect fit cheek pad.
Not wanting to pay $15 bucks for a laser cut piece of foam, I stopped by the local craft store and found a sheet of black self adhesive foam... for 99 cents!
I used the cheek piece as a template and traced it with a ballpoint pen. After some slick scissor work, I had a nearly perfect fit cheek pad.
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Rattle can paint is easier to adjust the day you get snow....
Took out the T3x Varmint (223) out to 200 yards. Ran out of the load it loves (75 grain Hornady match boat tail) before I could shoot a group on paper. Had some 68 grain hornady match boat tail that it doesn't like as much. Shot a group of 8 or 9 rounds at 200 yards. This ammo shot 0.7" group at 100, while the 75 grain shoots 0.5" groups. Pretty happy with this gun. I doubt I will let it go anytime soon.
4" inch plates at 300 yards aren't a challenge any more. Need to stretch the distance a little, but don't have access to longer range till June.
4" inch plates at 300 yards aren't a challenge any more. Need to stretch the distance a little, but don't have access to longer range till June.
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Ok, so, I have a boggle I'm working through...
You guys that load your own ammo for your Tikka. With the long throated chamber of these rifles, do you guys do your Base-to-Ogive measurements off where the ogive touches the throat, or do you take the measurements where the ogive actually touches the rifling?
You guys that load your own ammo for your Tikka. With the long throated chamber of these rifles, do you guys do your Base-to-Ogive measurements off where the ogive touches the throat, or do you take the measurements where the ogive actually touches the rifling?
I run my hand loads about .020” off of the lands using the Hornady Lock and Load set up. I measure the jam Into the lands length and then deduct .020” from that dimension.
The .020” distance is kind of arbitrary but it seems to be working so far.
The .020” distance is kind of arbitrary but it seems to be working so far.
Looking at throwing my Tac A1 into a McMillan A-10 stock to match my Impact set up. As the Tac doesn’t have a bottom metal does anyone know if the action will fit just buy buying a factory one? McMillan is saying they currently only have inlets for that DBM. However I’ve seen the DBM swap to AISC that are drop in. Any idea if that would work? Thx
Are you talking about the one that fits under the trigger screw for the standard plastic magazines ?
Don't know that it is for plastic mags but TikkaShooters said that I need the flat metal "L" shaped spring to use their bottom metal that accommodates the existing CTR mags.
Well for one thing that retainer clip is not used on CTR magazines It is for standard Tikka's with the plastic magazines.
That's the reason CTR and TacA1's do not come with them they have the magazine release lever that holds them in place and to my knowledge I have not seen any Mountain tactical bottom metal that will take CTR magazines.(AICS only)
It sounds to me like someone has given you some bad info...
If you plan on using a CTR magazine then you need to try and find a CTR take off BDM that will fit a stock made for the CTR.
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If you actually need one (which it sounds like you don't) you can make one.
There's bottom metals that are at least advertised as drop in replacements for Tikka/Tikka CTR bottom metal. Sometimes you hear that a small tweak here or there might be needed to get it just right.
"ejg", here, has mentioned Atlasworx bottom metal. I think he sells them in Ireland.
I've been frustrated trying to find the Tikka Poly mags for the 6.5 CM. (model M+). I can get them from Beretta but at $50 plus shipping. They have a deal going now that you get 25% off of a $200 or more purchase. I'm kicking around buying a bunch (over $200 worth) and selling what I don't need. Is there any interest out there for them at $45. shipped to your door? Just trying to gauge interest.
I take it that these are what your looking for?
Tikka S5850372 T3 Magazine | 22-250 Remington, 243 Win, 308 Win, 7mm08
Tikka T3 308 Win. 3 round Magazines for sale. Call (570) 368-3920 for professional service!
They even have the extended 5rd one's.
Tikka S5850374 T3 Extended Magazine | 22-250 Remington, 243 Win, 308 Win
Tikka T3 5 round extended Magazines for sale. Call (570) 368-3920 for professional service!
No, those are the 308 mags. The number I want is # S58569827 which is made for the 6.5CM and allows a longer COAL than the 308 mags that you referenced.I take it that these are what your looking for?
Tikka S5850372 T3 Magazine | 22-250 Remington, 243 Win, 308 Win, 7mm08
Tikka T3 308 Win. 3 round Magazines for sale. Call (570) 368-3920 for professional service!www.eurooptic.com
They even have the extended 5rd one's.
Tikka S5850374 T3 Extended Magazine | 22-250 Remington, 243 Win, 308 Win
Tikka T3 5 round extended Magazines for sale. Call (570) 368-3920 for professional service!
It's made by South Fort Labs in New Zealand.
I bought it from Stocky's stocks on clearance so I'm not sure if they still have any of them or not.
Southfort Labs
www.southfortlabs.com
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Did you get that Bifrost stock mounted up? I've been eyeballing that setup myself, and have been curious about it
these are M+ 5 rd mags
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Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor T3 Extended 5rd Magazine S58569828
Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor T3 Extended 5rd Magazine S58569828 For Sale
I wouldn't be concerned, there are 1000s of Tikka lite barrels that have been threaded.
9/16x24, 14.5x1 or 14x1 all give enough shoulder to screw a suppressor against.
Yes, you can get the the 5 round mags in a lot of places but I want the 3 round. Just more comfortable on the hand when carrying as it doesn't stick out of the rifle much.these are M+ 5 rd mags
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Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor T3 Extended 5rd Magazine S58569828
Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor T3 Extended 5rd Magazine S58569828 For Sale
So...did you get out to test these? Still curious what performed the best. I think I'm going to stick with American Gunner 140's until I'm ready to work up some hand loads.
Bob
It was snowing and windy as all getout at my regular range spot yesterday. I'll see if I can shoot these on Monday.
I've got a standard T3 lite barrel in 260 that I've shot PRS style matches as well as F class, it holds up to 10-13 round string remarkably well.
Not sure what barrel life I can expect doing that, but it shoots very well.
Heavier contours will of course be better, the CTR contour is a pretty good comprise.
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Gents,
Please forgive the NOOB question; How does one go about measuring the distance to the lands? I thought that the chambers are standardized. appreciate the explanation.
OverKillPhil: I decided to order my bottom metal from Mountain Tactical. I think I will need longer screws than those used with the original Tac A1 chasiss. Won't know much more until those items arrive.
Chambers will all fall within SAMMI specs but they are not all exactly the same. You best look up some videos on youtube as the measuring process is probably more than can be explained well on a forum. It is pretty easy once you know how to do it but hard to explain in writing. As reubenski pointed out, the first thing is to get the tool that he has the link to.
