Ok, Tikka experts, I've got what should be an easy question, but I've Googled and searched and read and can't find a definitive answer. Is it possible to run a 300 wsm tikka t3 in a krg whiskey 3/xray? If so, what magazines would be best?
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Thanks, I thought so as well but figured I'd ask anyway. I'll just *ahem* shoot for half-MOA and see if I can do that to start with.
Well, I'm starting to see some discussion online about needing to bed it for larger calibers; specifically 338LM. Either way, I'm won't be messing with it for a while; if I ever do.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f26/poi-drift-300grain-matchkings-338lm-9051/
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/sako-trg-s-problem-6560/
Has anyone ran the factory stock in a few PRS matches? Just curious to how it did - if the forearm is stiff enough etc.
Just throwing the idea around in my head - if I bought the 24" version I could buy the extra wide forearm piece and go with that - run it awhile before doing anything else.
Also, has anyone else experienced ejection problems with the brass hitting the scope when the bolt is ran fast like a previous poster? thanks
Has anyone ran the factory stock in a few PRS matches? Just curious to how it did - if the forearm is stiff enough etc.
Just throwing the idea around in my head - if I bought the 24" version I could buy the extra wide forearm piece and go with that - run it awhile before doing anything else.
Also, has anyone else experienced ejection problems with the brass hitting the scope when the bolt is ran fast like a previous poster? thanks
I ran my 20" 260 CTR in a few matches last year with the factory stock. I added some weight to the butt and used a stock pack. It shoots better than I can. It is a first gen CTR, not the CTRx. I have not had any problems with brass hitting my scope. I ran a Burris XTRII 4-20 and have a Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 on it now, both in low rings. I have a German Gun Stock Predator on order.
Let us know what you think of that German Gun Stock. I was watching their videos on youtube a couple of weeks ago. Seems like a nice product.
I will. It is supposed to ship from Germany in a couple of weeks. Not sure how long to get to Kansas after it hits customs.
Cool.... and thanks.....what part of Kansas? I'm in Lincoln Nebraska.
I stopped in one of the gun shops I like. They've had a couple of 20" T3x CTRs that I've been fondling. Low and behold they now have one in 24". Then, to my surprise, sitting next to it was a Sako A7 Long Range chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The Sako is about $300 more than the T3x. I know the Tikka will have more aftermarket support than the Sako, but damn the Sako was nice.
Does anybody have a velocity comparison between the Tikka 20" and 24" barrels? I figured it would be around 120fps but would like some real world data if possible. Thanks!
I never came out and asked the question so I'll do it here. If you had to choose between the Sako and T3x (both in 6.5 creedmoor) which one would you choose? My biggest gripe with the Sako is the magazine capacity is only 3 shots. Not sure why they did that, but it is what it is.
With Prime ammo 20'' avg 2659, 24'' avg 2835 = 176. The 20'' had 80 rounds fired, 24'' 10 rounds so it might pick up some but these numbers seem close to what others are getting. 44 fps per inch.
Are you planning on doing much to the rifle down the road? I think you said it all in your earlier post. The T3x will have many more aftermarket options.
That being said, those Sako's are nice.
I ran my 20" 260 CTR in a few matches last year with the factory stock. I added some weight to the butt and used a stock pack. It shoots better than I can. It is a first gen CTR, not the CTRx. I have not had any problems with brass hitting my scope. I ran a Burris XTRII 4-20 and have a Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 on it now, both in low rings. I have a German Gun Stock Predator on order.
Nice looking rifle Matt- what are the specs on that lefty?
Did you keep the factory bottom metal and mag and use that? Or did you send it to Jeff at CDI for an AICS install? thanks
With that rifle the SP-4901 (1.18"/31moa) with stock flat rail works just about perfectly including Aadland caps on 62mm OD objective.
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Headed out after work tonight for the first time with my Tikka- First Tikka I have owened- T3X Varmint in 223 cut to 18''
Okay I have a very similar question. I'll be getting a razor gen ii 3-18x50 for my 6.5CM CTR 24". I plan on getting Vortex 34mm rings...which height do I want?
1.0" height ought to do you really nicely. I had the 1.1" ones on the bigger Gen2, and they were perfect.
So if I am understanding you correctly, if I choose the SP-5601 (35mm Tube Size with 20 moa base) then I should still be fine, correct? The SP-4901 that you mentioned is designed for 34mm tube size and the Razor Gen 1 is 35mm. Also, with my intended range, which is 100-1000yds, 20 moa should be more than enough with the Razor's already available travel. Am I correct in this manner of thinking?
Thank you,
Pete
It's 6mm total, but only 3mm difference from your centerline. You may be able to go lower if you really want. I'm using the Low ARC rings with my 56mm obj scope, and they're .94.
Ah good point. 1.00" it is then! Thanks for your help!
Dude.... that reloading room. Wanna swap? Mine has no room to move, terrible light and no rcbs gear.
Just let me know when you want to move...
How did she shoot?
New Stock McMillan Compact, its the same profile as the Edge, but has standard fill. It still under 32 oz and weighs 1 oz less than the factory stock. This one is in Sonoran Camo, feels great in the hands. Rifle is just a smidge over 7 lbs,.
Tikka T3 Ultralight 308 Win
McMillan Compact Sonoran
SB 1.1-4 Zenith FD7
Talley Detachable.
What is the barrel length on that rifle?
Has anyone switched to a proof research barrel on their tikka?
Im putting a 26" proof on my 30 Nosler build. The 1.2" diameter shank on the proof requires the action to be cut back so that barrel will meet flush without a step off (aesthetic only). Proof told me they do have plans on releasing barrels with a 1.13" diameter later this year.
Yes. Hardy CF barrels are a direct drop in on a Tikka.We/Hardy have done a pretty good pile of CF Tikka barrels. No surgery needed.