On another front I'm looking into a good beginner competition rifle for a strongly left-eye dominant buddy, and see that the TIkka site shows the CTR as available in left hand, but can't find any for sale anywhere. Any tips there?
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I have a tikka T3CTR in 6.5 creedmore am I correct in assuming it is a short action?
Viking 78 I've noticed a lot of the tikkas are a little slow on the twist rate. If you want to shoot the heavier bullets it won't stabilize them.
I'm looking at getting a 300 win mag. It only comes in a 1:11 twist. The heaviest bullet it will stabilize is the 185-190gr. That means no go on the heavier bullets. Go here and play around with the numbers and you'll see why people want to change.
http://www.bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/
Note you also bought a ctr. Ctr's also have a heavier barrel. What I really want isn't imported into the us so I have to go with the t3x lite.
Summary. Some tikkas have lighter profile barrels. Most tikkas have slower twists limiting bullet selection. People change barrels generally because of these (I think).
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Not just the 140gr but the 147gr too.I've got 1:8 on my tikka and it stabilizes up to 140 grain 6.5 mm bullets just fine. probably the 142's based on other's experiences, but I haven't had the chance yet. 1:8 is a fine rate of twist for the .260.
Not just the 140gr but the 147gr too.
Different question. I recentley handled a T3a1 at a local Field & Stream. Rifle felt really nice besides the stupid trigger lock.
But for those who may have both, how does the Tikka a1 chassis compare and feel to an XLR or other similar chassis?
1000 yards today with my Tikka T3 TSR-1.
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1000 yards today with my Tikka T3 TSR-1.
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Looks great. How long is the barrel and what velocity do you get?Tikka T3 Varmint 223, KRG Backbone, TRG42 Stock
Looks great. How long is the barrel and what velocity do you get?
Can an end-user change the barrel on a Tikka TAC A1, from say a .308 to 6.5CM?
I believe you will still require a smith to get that puppy off, unlike the Ruger Precision
1000 yards today with my Tikka T3 TSR-1.
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according to the mdt website
The HS3 chassis uses AICS style magazine in .223 and .308 caliber for short action systems, and 300WM, 30.06 or .338LM for long action systems. Note that the magazine well for Long Action has the 3.715 lengths, and therefore you need AICS magazine in 3.715.
AICS, Alpha 2, and ARC should work, both the alpha 2 and ARC mags have longer internal dimensions
Okay, so 3.560" then. Since the poster in question wants longer length for his 6.5 creed, I suspect that even 3.000" would be plenty. Or did I miss something?
Love my Tikkas! I make my own bolt knobs though. Tired of the same ol option out there.
For sale? Do u make strait ones?
Top to bottom .243, .223, and two .308's
bentbolt308,
if you looking for a Tikka T3 straight bolt here's one: https://www.atlasworxs.com/collections/tactical-components/products/atlasworxs-knob-bolt-tikka-t3
You can screw on whatever knob you want end. I put an APA knob on mine....https://www.americanprecisionarms.com/products-page/knobs/apa-bolt-knob/.
I just picked one of these up. What ammo are you shooting? I have yet to buy brass, bullets, and dies.
So 5/16 UNF is the same as 5/16-24?
Correct. 5/16" UNF will be 24tpi (teeth per inch).
Is anyone else enjoying their CTR as purchased, without modifications? My only nit-picking-point may be having a vertical grip closer that allows better prone shooting, but this angle may be a better option for using "obstacles". I don't think I'll be doing any modifications or stock/part swapping for a long time, it seems to be pretty much setup in a great way for me.