Tikka T3 Thread

[Bourbon_and_Bullets]

This CTR just keep surprizing me
Gunsmith shorten the barrel about 1/2" and made new threads.
139gr Scenar 0.36MOA 5-shots.
These were this day 20-25th shots, so the barrel was not cold.
Also with out a suppressor cover, so there was a bit of mirage from the can.
This rifle has been shot about 6000 rounds.
Could you do it with 6.5CM?
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Mine consistently shoots factory ammo under .5moa. When i shoot well, it’ll shoot in the .25 to .35.

Not picky but likes the 140’s better than the 147’s

 

[viking78]

Is it 6.5CM?
Mine is .260rem.

 

[Bourbon_and_Bullets]

Is it 6.5CM?
Mine is .260rem.

6.5 manbun, yes.

 

[Conaso]

Anyone know the weight of the chassis itself for the Tikka T3x Tac A1?

 

[Catbacker]

My Tikka journey starts as vanilla as possible...

 

[aprocast]

All you need is a scope, most of the junk attached to CTRs just makes me laugh
Spend your money and ammo, not gimmicks and you will outperform the fancy pants crowd in no time

 

[Gtar]

I swapped out barrels on mine from the carbon 6BR barrel to a heavy 6 Creedmoor. Should be a bit of fun for a while!

 

[Catbacker]

All you need is a scope, most of the junk attached to CTRs just makes me laugh
Spend your money and ammo, not gimmicks and you will outperform the fancy pants crowd in no time

I have always been a pistol, shotgun, carbine guy so this is my first foray into long distance marksmanship. With a good scope, rings and maybe a bipod, I am sure the rifle's capabilities will outshine mine for quite some time.

 

[K2e2vin]

I have always been a pistol, shotgun, carbine guy so this is my first foray into long distance marksmanship. With a good scope, rings and maybe a bipod, I am sure the rifle's capabilities will outshine mine for quite some time.

Don't forget bags! I have a buddy that got rid of his bipods and just uses front-bag/backpack and a rear bag.

 

[munch520]

Can should be clear any day now, only been 370 days

 

[CaptNemo]

My first T3X CTR .260Rem is having a new barrel from US.
Krieger SS barrel is coming on this rifle.
M24 contour, and the blank it 28" long.
I thought that i leave is as long it can be, will see what kind of speed monster it will be
Factory SS 24" Tikka barrel with 123 Scenar goes close to 3000 fps.
I bet the Krieger will be with 27" barrel 3200fps.
A dollar question, name the scope

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Appears to be a 44mm Vortex... possibly a 3-18 Viper ?

 

[viking78]

Appears to be a 44mm Vortex... possibly a 3-18 Viper ?

Falcon Optics Endura 3.5-25X56 FFP MRAD.

 

[CaptNemo]

Falcon Optics Endura 3.5-25X56 FFP MRAD.

That SWAG was a long ways off...

 

[zoglog]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one doing this, I managed to snap it off by hand on my bolt. First round jammed on the feed ramp, I gave it a tap with my hand thinking it was just tight coming out of the magazine and I guess the rest is history. Thankfully it's all fixed up now, a friend with a welder got it looking like new for me.

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ooof, yeah it's definitely a weak spot there and LRI called it out and reinforced that area on their aftermarket bolts. I tried to have mine tig welded with less luck unfortunately. The bolt handle won't fit in the dovetail anymore.

On another note, can anyone recommend a good muzzle break for the T3x .308 CTR? I've seen other threads about the heathen muzzle brakes. I bought the gamma VG6 but It doesn't time well and I don't think it was a good match or worth getting the gunsmith to have it timed properly. Some other people told me not to trust self timing brakes and to get it properly installed by a gunsmith.

 

[srt-4_uk]

Some other people told me not to trust self timing brakes and to get it properly installed by a gunsmith.

Stop talking to those people

 

[valsport]

ooof, yeah it's definitely a weak spot there and LRI called it out and reinforced that area on their aftermarket bolts. I tried to have mine tig welded with less luck unfortunately. The bolt handle won't fit in the dovetail anymore.

On another note, can anyone recommend a good muzzle break for the T3x .308 CTR? I've seen other threads about the heathen muzzle brakes. I bought the gamma VG6 but It doesn't time well and I don't think it was a good match or worth getting the gunsmith to have it timed properly. Some other people told me not to trust self timing brakes and to get it properly installed by a gunsmith.



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On the brake pretty much anything Area 419 makes is excellent on the self timing and effectiveness. If the size relative to your barrel profile bothers you and/or will be mounting a suppressor in the future Dead Air Keymo brakes are nice. Sorry about your bolt dude.

 

[aprocast]

A few seconds with a triangular needle file will fix that

 

[K2e2vin]

I use Area 419 and the Browning Recoil Hawg...but the Ultradyne brakes can easily be timed too.

 

[zoglog]

thanks I'll look at Area 419. Don't need suppressor mount since in one of those states that will never allow them.
I think the CTR is 5/8-24 right?

 

[CaptNemo]

thanks I'll look at Area 419. Don't need suppressor mount since in one of those states that will never allow them.
I think the CTR is 5/8-24 right?

Yes, 5/8-24.
Area 419 makes a gunsmith fit option for the Hellfire direct thread brake.

 

[zoglog]

Yes, 5/8-24.
Area 419 makes a gunsmith fit option for the Hellfire direct thread brake.

specifically any reason to go for the gunsmith fit option vs the self timing option?

 

[broadacrefarmer]

ooof, yeah it's definitely a weak spot there and LRI called it out and reinforced that area on their aftermarket bolts. I tried to have mine tig welded with less luck unfortunately. The bolt handle won't fit in the dovetail anymore.

I have the exact opposite problem funnily enough, the bolt handle likes to wiggle out and start to bind up on the firing pin when shooting. I'm wondering if I should be trying to put some Loctite in it or something, it takes a few magazines for it to start working it's way out. Something I'll have to work with unfortunately, I'm not in the US so getting an LRI bolt isn't straightforward and factory bolts are prohibitively expensive.

 

[LukeyJay]

Hey All, wondering if anyone has purchased a CTR in 6.5PRC. Just wondering if there is a 10 round mag available as they come standard with 4.

 

[viking78]

6000 rounds, still doing it.
19,5" barrel.
.260 Remington.
139gr Scenar.
VV N160.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

6000 rounds, still doing it.
19,5" barrel.
.260 Remington.
139gr Scenar.
VV N160.

How many barrels?

I'm a tad over 3500 rounds on my action. Second barrel.

 

[viking78]

How many barrels?

I'm a tad over 3500 rounds on my action. Second barrel.

With the original barrel.
New barrel is ordered, but i have not recieved it yet.
Krieger it will be.
1/8 and i think i will leave it a 26" long M24 contour.

 

[stello1001]

Anybody know if they ever made a t3x either in varmint or CTR, any of the heavier barrel models really, in 22-250 with an 8 twist to sell in the states?

I know I've seen some with a 14 twist, but really, who wants a 14 twist these days?

 

[ma smith]

Anybody know if they ever made a t3x either in varmint or CTR, any of the heavier barrel models really, in 22-250 with an 8 twist to sell in the states?

I know I've seen some with a 14 twist, but really, who wants a 14 twist these days?

Super varmit is the ideal Tikka, and it Looks like its available in 22-250 x 8 twist, although I'm guessing this is a special order.

Choose your own Tikka rifle from a variety of innovative models

Tikka is able to meet the requirements of modern hunters by combining traditional gunsmith know-how with advanced technology. Choose your own Tikka rifle now!

choose.tikka.fi

 

[stello1001]

Super varmit is the ideal Tikka, and it Looks like its available in 22-250 x 8 twist, although I'm guessing this is a special order.

Choose your own Tikka rifle from a variety of innovative models

Tikka is able to meet the requirements of modern hunters by combining traditional gunsmith know-how with advanced technology. Choose your own Tikka rifle now!

choose.tikka.fi

So based on that website, I know they did make it in the 8 twist. However, that is the Finland website...

That rifle looks freaking awesome though!

 

[munch520]

Gun on a rock

 

[zoglog]

I have the exact opposite problem funnily enough, the bolt handle likes to wiggle out and start to bind up on the firing pin when shooting. I'm wondering if I should be trying to put some Loctite in it or something, it takes a few magazines for it to start working it's way out. Something I'll have to work with unfortunately, I'm not in the US so getting an LRI bolt isn't straightforward and factory bolts are prohibitively expensive.

I think I've seen Tikka stock bolts for the same price as the LRI bolt. Maybe more expensive in your country though. I decided to go LRI because might as well get it fleuted if I have to change it for fun

 

[DJL2]

Safey is on front of the trigger.

I might need to make those holes to my Whiskey trigger guard too, but it is worth it.

KRG offered a short period time the Midas with a TRG styler safety.
I am not sure, does the SOTIC comes with this type of safety on a rifle, like this picture show.
Would be nice to test one of these rifles.

Just because I didn't see anyone chime in - my SOTIC is a 000XX S/N and came with the safety style pictured here with the lever at the front of the trigger guard. No complaints with my SOTIC. It's wearing a 6CM barrel from Bartlein now (chambered by SPR/Bugholes), there was still some life left in the original Broughton. That barrel was (is?) special - shot all manner of different ammo into tiny groups, hot or cold. I'm OCONUS at the moment, so if you find yourself swinging through Florida you can keep my SOTIC from getting lonely ;-).

 

[Brighthighlight]

KRG Midas trigger is awesome, but cost 550€ in Finland.
I would get those to my rifles, but i can get the TRG quarter of that price.

For sure the Midas is great. You know I love mine.

Long time since we talked

 

[viking78]

For sure the Midas is great. You know I love mine.

Long time since we talked

Where have you been, my Swedish bro

 

[viking78]

Whiskey twins.

 

[Granite91C]

Tikka T3x Viel Wideland
.300 win mag
MDT LSS XL gen 2 chassis
Maven RS4 5-30x56 optic
20MOA canted rail
Nightforce rings
Harris bipod
AI style brake manufactured here in Australia

Bought all the bits and put her together at home. Still getting to know her but so far really happy! Home spray job aswell.

 

[Tonyh606]

Where do I get the camo whiskey 3 forends? I’ve not seen them anywhere. Is it a custom rig everyone is doing or something discontinued through KRG

 

[Tonyh606]

And has anyone purchased the W-3 on Black Friday and go the factory 2nd? Is it worth saving the money or should I just order one at full price

 

[LeftyJason]

Where do I get the camo whiskey 3 forends? I’ve not seen them anywhere. Is it a custom rig everyone is doing or something discontinued through KRG

Custom painted. You can get whatever color you want that way. Some people rattle can it themselves. Others send it out.

 

[SeekingNorth]

Wondering if anybody could confirm if the 223 factory plastic magazine fit the longer 77 SMK/TMK cartridges?

 

[ma smith]

Wondering if anybody could confirm if the 223 factory plastic magazine fit the longer 77 SMK/TMK cartridges?

Factory .223 T3x, etc mags have 2.260 limit.

 

[viking78]

And has anyone purchased the W-3 on Black Friday and go the factory 2nd? Is it worth saving the money or should I just order one at full price

Go with the full price, you might need to wait for a while the blemish ones.
Cerakote company does this kind of quality, last like a bubblegum in a hair.
I have all my KRG chassies cerakoted these days, i had sponge spayed camo, but paint aint durable, it does strip off quite easily, specially on metal parts.

 

[kmdn_crew]

This might be a really dumb question..... I know the Tikka have a smaller breech. Are you guys using barrels that have an 1.20 or even 1.25 size breeches? I am wondering about buying a proof blank but not sure if something like their M24 contour would just look really stupid installed on the Tikka.

 

[TacticalPlinker]

T3X overhaul via Southern Precision Rifles/Bugholes. Greg and Russ are good people. Always a pleasure.

6.5 Creedmoor 1/8 twist
18" Bartlein Mod400BB.
6 flutes.
Area 419 20moa base.
Anarchy Outdoors swept handle, shroud & knob.
They coated everything. Super slick.

KRG Midas is next, then dropping it into my Whiskey 3 Gen6.

 

[Lawnboi]

This might be a really dumb question..... I know the Tikka have a smaller breech. Are you guys using barrels that have an 1.20 or even 1.25 size breeches? I am wondering about buying a proof blank but not sure if something like their M24 contour would just look really stupid installed on the Tikka.

I have both. A larger shank diameter is fine but your stock needs to be able to handle it. Most chassis are cut for a 1.25” shank. 1.2” shank in the below photo.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

This might be a really dumb question..... I know the Tikka have a smaller breech. Are you guys using barrels that have an 1.20 or even 1.25 size breeches? I am wondering about buying a proof blank but not sure if something like their M24 contour would just look really stupid installed on the Tikka.

The barrel below was lathed down over distance to match the breech but not look overly football shaped.

 

[Lawnboi]

1.25” shank diameter on a tikka in an ACC. No problems

 

[ejg]

It does look a bit funny having the barrel larger than the action, or transition. Several barrel manufacturers seemed to have brought out barrels to match the original T3 diameter. Our rifle smiths just turn down the the blank to match original T3 diameter therefore all T3 stocks will fit in that area. With 1.25 carbon barrels one is more or less stuck with the diameter. This barrel was stepped to match the action face.

edi

 

[viking78]

My opinion is, that the Whiskey is the best chassis for Tikka, but this is just my opinion.
One reason is, that it is modular, so you can fine tune it, like you want.

 

[SeekingNorth]

Tried the Vision Chassis?

Borrowed from Vision Chassis Facebook page: