Tikka T3 Thread

[Jaiden]

One factor that may be contributing to the difference in opinion: It's guaranteed that anyone who recommends Tikka is aware that Ruger exists, but it's not nearly so certain that a Ruger fan -- especially in the USA -- has even heard of SAKO or Tikka.

So your request for opinions from people who own both may seem like a good way to get an unbiased answer. But there's a problem with that:

Whenever the RPR vs CTR-in-a-chassis or RPR vs Tac A1 question comes up, everyone generally agrees that both rifles are very good, with the Tikka having the edge in fit and finish while the Ruger has a definite cost advantage; the comparison is usually phrased as "The Tikka feels nicer, but is it $xxx nicer?" And so you might get a biased answer from people who can afford to own both, because they're probably not influenced as much by the cost difference and they may therefore be more likely to come down on the side of the Tikka.

If the cost difference doesn't matter to you, either, I say get the Tikka. It certainly won't shoot any worse than the RPR, and it really does feel nicer (in my opinion). Plus it's slightly exotic, which I personally find appealing.

But if the cost is important, then I think you'll have to actually see and hold (or shoot, if you can) both rifles to decide whether the Tikka is worth the money TO YOU. They're too close for anyone else to make the decision for you.

Best of luck.

Thanks for the detailed reply. Cost isn't much an issue, more than likely going with the Tikka.

 

[viking78]

I've searched around a bit and I haven't found a fix for the magazine issue that I have.

The front of the magazine dips down, and sometimes this causes the tip of the bullet to get stuck on its way to the chamber. The short term fix is to rest the rifle on the front of the magazine. I tried the screwdriver mod to the hole where the magazine is retained at the rear, but that didn't help with the front dipping... The magazine is also loose and rattling in the mag well.

Is this a common issue?

Do you have a CTR with the CTR stock, or aftermarket chassis?
If it with the ctr mag, try this.
Other vice it´s that magazine.
Frank did sayed that issue with Tikka vide.

 

[762libertarian]

Here's my problem:


Doesn't feed:



Feeds:


Note how the round spot welds in the front of the mag shows in the top picture. Upon examining the magazine, I don't find the follower to be out of place in any way. It's as if the magazine is too short along the axis of the cartridge, so that it can't rest against the walls of the magazine well without tilting forward.

Am I really the only one with this issue? It bugs me when I'm shooting, because the bullet will often get stuck along the way to the chamber...

Except for this weird fault, I love the gun. It's my main hunting rifle for the time being, as my old Sako is temporarily broken.

 

[JGR1953]

Here's my problem:


Doesn't feed:
View attachment 6963010


Feeds:
View attachment 6963009

Note how the round spot welds in the front of the mag shows in the top picture. Upon examining the magazine, I don't find the follower to be out of place in any way. It's as if the magazine is too short along the axis of the cartridge, so that it can't rest against the walls of the magazine well without tilting forward.

Am I really the only one with this issue? It bugs me when I'm shooting, because the bullet will often get stuck along the way to the chamber...

Except for this weird fault, I love the gun. It's my main hunting rifle for the time being, as my old Sako is temporarily broken.

Just from looking at your pictures I would say your not fully seated on your recoil lug loosen your action screws and rock your barrel/action back and forth till you feel the action "fully" seat down on the recoil lug. Some of them can be really tight and it takes some rocking as you press down to get them fully seated.

 

[Lunchbox27]

Anyone own a ctr and and a rpr? Looking at purchasing one of them in 6.5 for hunting and range play. Internet says Tikka but everyone I know says rpr.

Had a Gen 1 RPR in 6.5. Sold it 5 months later and bought a Tikka. This is my 2nd Tikka and it’s currently getting a new barrel (I wanted more speed). If you want a turn key package for matches, buy the RPR. If you want something you can build off of, buy the Tikka. Both are accurate.

 

[Atticus_1354]

What is the best aics dbm for a ctr cut stock? My .300wsm project is getting an upgraded stock and dbm.

 

[just browsing]

1. KRG X-Ray 6.5 SAUM
2. KRG Bravo 6 Dasher
3. McRee TSR-1 6.5 SAUM

 

[ejg]

What is the best aics dbm for a ctr cut stock? My .300wsm project is getting an upgraded stock and dbm.

We manufacture carbon stocks with CTR inlet, for those who prefer AICS type we use Australian made Atlasworx AICS with CTR footprint mag systems. One inlet will take either CTR or the Atlasworxs floor plate.
We have sold many Atlasworx floor plates and have not had one come back or problem. Floor plates must be adjusted right or fit properly other wise they don't function reliably, that is the biggest problem with any mag system that relies on stock height and angle being correct.

my CTR with Atlasworx and MDT 9 shot 308 mag

edi

 

[260284]

What is the best aics dbm for a ctr cut stock? My .300wsm project is getting an upgraded stock and dbm.

Mountain Tactical

 

[bgavin]

Does anyone know of a place that has a mpa lite for a tikka in stock? I would maybe do a hybrid but would rather have the lite.

I'm wanting to put a 20 inch ctr in it for a hunting rifle.

 

[awpk03s]

Had anyone heard any intel on a LEFT HAND Tikka CTR in 6.5CM coming to US distribution/retailers...?

I see the Tac A1 is available LH now, but I don’t want to spend $1800.

I’ve been weighing re-barreling my LH T3 in 30-06 for some time and building up to a precision rifle, but I just can’t bring myself to dismantle such a good hunting rifle.

 

[viking78]

Here's my problem:


Doesn't feed:
View attachment 6963010


Feeds:
View attachment 6963009

Note how the round spot welds in the front of the mag shows in the top picture. Upon examining the magazine, I don't find the follower to be out of place in any way. It's as if the magazine is too short along the axis of the cartridge, so that it can't rest against the walls of the magazine well without tilting forward.

Am I really the only one with this issue? It bugs me when I'm shooting, because the bullet will often get stuck along the way to the chamber...

Except for this weird fault, I love the gun. It's my main hunting rifle for the time being, as my old Sako is temporarily broken.

JGR was spotting it right.
You have removed your stock off one point, and when you have put it back together, you have not seated it right,
That over pressure hole is closer to the stock, your front is not seating properly.
Loosen both screws, and set it up right, you can see, are your action seated right, when you look in the action from magazien weld.
Precision to the game
Check this picture, and you see, how close to stock that hole is.

 

[Toney198]

I got the hunting rifle together just need to sight it in. I had to sand a lil on the left side to free float it. The three action screws were maybe at 15in pounds. The forward most one was barely in at all. Do any of you know the correct torque for three action screws? Gun is a CTR 6.5 right out of the box.

Thank you!

 

[JGR1953]

View attachment 6963375View attachment 6963375
I got the hunting rifle together just need to sight it in. I had to sand a lil on the left side to free float it. The three action screws were maybe at 15in pounds. The forward most one was barely in at all. Do any of you know the correct torque for three action screws? Gun is a CTR 6.5 right out of the box.

Thank you!

There is only two action screws and they are the front and back holes of the trigger guard plate.
That front screw is for attaching the optional wide fore grip.
I would keep the action screws at a max of 45 In/Lbs,there is no need to take them tighter than that on the factory stock.

 

[Toney198]

There is only two action screws and they are the front and back holes of the trigger guard plate.
That front screw is for attaching the optional wide fore grip.
I would keep the action screws at a max of 45 In/Lbs,there is no need to take them tighter than that on the factory stock.

Thank you! That would explain the big difference in that front screw....

 

[adamjma]

I pre-ordered the new MDT vertical grip a few weeks back and it came in yesterday.

Setup is a cerakoted CTR action (blot fluted) in an MDT HS3, which I have modified with a barricade stop in front of the magwell and a cheapo Amazon Acra rail up front. Still need to trim the rail to integrate better. The new grip is not a perfect fit for this chassis. I posted first impressions HERE as well.

Going to run this setup until the ACC chassis is available in a Tikka inlet.

 

[stello1001]

1. KRG X-Ray 6.5 SAUM
2. KRG Bravo 6 Dasher
3. McRee TSR-1 6.5 SAUM

Is that a tango 6 4-24 and how are you liking that scope in comparison to your other ones?

Does it compare in any way to the 2nd Gen Razor?

 

[viking78]

I pre-ordered the new MDT vertical grip a few weeks back and it came in yesterday.

Setup is a cerakoted CTR action (blot fluted) in an MDT HS3, which I have modified with a barricade stop in front of the magwell and a cheapo Amazon Acra rail up front. Still need to trim the rail to integrate better. The new grip is not a perfect fit for this chassis. I posted first impressions HERE as well.

Going to run this setup until the ACC chassis is available in a Tikka inlet.

So that vertical grip can be used in every ar style mounted grip?
Is it rubberized?
MAN, I think i want this

 

[just browsing]

Is that a tango 6 4-24 and how are you liking that scope in comparison to your other ones?

Does it compare in any way to the 2nd Gen Razor?

It was a Tango 6 but it was 5-30x56 model. Nice scopes, they are made by LOW, just like the Gen 2 Razors. I would say they are very comparable to each other. Glass in the Tango 6 is very nice, turrets and tracking are good, and they have a nice mag range. The one downside to both of them is really size/weight - they are both massive.

I would go with whichever one you can find for cheaper. I personally love the DEV-L reticle, so that also played a factor in my decision.

I’ve since sold both of those optics so I can move to new MSR2 optics but wouldn’t otherwise be upset to go back to either the Tango 6 or Gen 2.

 

[just browsing]

So that vertical grip can be used in every ar style mounted grip?
Is it rubberized?
MAN, I think i want this

They are not perfect fits on anything other than MPA. I had one on a McRee chassis but it required some modification.

 

[winniethepooh]

I just got the notification the tac a1 in 223 is avail @jb1000br eurooptic

 

[viking78]

I just got the notification the tac a1 in 223 is avail @jb1000br eurooptic

Are those in stock at this time?

 

[winniethepooh]

Yea

 

[RedRooster]

Anyone do “long action” builds?

RedSnake tactical. Can’t remember his handle on here.

I’ve got several long action builds on tikka actions using our (RedSnake Tactical) AICS long action bottom metal — a 280ai and 30 Nosler done by ZG Customs and a 7mm Rem Mag built by Alamo Precision. Will fit in factory stocks and McMillan and Manners offer our inlet as well.

 

[just browsing]

I’ve got several long action builds on tikka actions using our (RedSnake Tactical) AICS long action bottom metal — a 280ai and 30 Nosler done by ZG Customs and a 7mm Rem Mag built by Alamo Precision. Will fit in factory stocks and McMillan and Manners offer our inlet as well.

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Very nice! Did your actions require any modification in order get the mag systems to work and/or feed longer COALs?

I have seen in a few places that Tikka actions can only feed up to ~3.500” without notching the feed ramps or modification to the trigger housing. Any truth to this?

 

[adamjma]

So that vertical grip can be used in every ar style mounted grip?
Is it rubberized?
MAN, I think i want this

Yes and no. I think I linked to a short write up I did on the grip on the Tikka and an AR-10. Short answer, it’s not great on an AR.

 

[RedRooster]

Very nice! Did your actions require any modification in order get the mag systems to work and/or feed longer COALs?

I have seen in a few places that Tikka actions can only feed up to ~3.500” without notching the feed ramps or modification to the trigger housing. Any truth to this?

Our DBM does not require any modification of the feed ramp or trigger housing and allows an OAL of 3.5”. To get more than that you’d have to notch the feed ramp.

 

[cmc9910]

What's your favorite chassis for the tikka T3X? I'm looking to build a long range bolt gun soon.

 

[762libertarian]

I tried taking it apart and putting it back together after reading JGR's post. Couldn't get it any tighter, but I tried again just now when I saw that you were of the same opinion.

Now the bottom of the hole is tangential to the top ridge of the stock, just like in your pictures. It's really a good 2-4 mm tighter now than before, even though the screws felt completely bottomed out. You guys were completely right about the wiggling when you seat the action in the stock. The mag still wiggles and rattles a bit but the possible up/down travel is noticably less and it feeds perfectly.

I guess I now have a good idea of why accuracy was kinda mediocre during my ladder testing... Oh well, at least I did not shoot the chrono.

JGR was spotting it right.
You have removed your stock off one point, and when you have put it back together, you have not seated it right,
That over pressure hole is closer to the stock, your front is not seating properly.
Loosen both screws, and set it up right, you can see, are your action seated right, when you look in the action from magazien weld.
Precision to the game
Check this picture, and you see, how close to stock that hole is.

 

[viking78]

Yes and no. I think I linked to a short write up I did on the grip on the Tikka and an AR-10. Short answer, it’s not great on an AR.

Was it drop in for the MDT chassis?

 

[adamjma]

Was it drop in for the MDT chassis?

Yes. But there is a lot more discussion about the details in this thread.

 

[bigpeddler]

Just got my Tikka t3 lite threaded today, can't wait to get the scope mounted and go zero on sunday. Always wanted a lightweight hunter that was suppressed. .308 and 9/16-24 threads.

Hey Schmidt... is your barrel 0.630" diameter at the muzzle? I assume there is enough of a shoulder to bottom out the can to the barrel?

 

[Oldbugr]

762libertarian, Glad that was an easy fix.

 

[Thunderhorse]

New optic for my Tikka T3 Varmint

 

[762libertarian]

New optic for my Tikka T3 Varmint

Are you going to stick the Vortex in between the red dot and the rifle, or are you leaving it like that?

 

[Toney198]

I went and put about 25 rounds down the new CTR today. If you run the bolt hard the round barely falls out (ejects) and rolls out. If you run it slow it will not eject out of the chamber. Has anyone ran into this? I have not tried my Tac A1 bolt in it yet to rule anything out. But my Tac will fling the round out?

 

[MarinePMI]

Try disassembling the bolt and cleaning it. Also check to see if the brass is striking the scope turret upon ejection. If it is hitting the scope turret, it can give the impression that the rifle is not ejecting forcefully.

 

[Toney198]

Try disassembling the bolt and cleaning it. Also check to see if the brass is striking the scope turret upon ejection. If it is hitting the scope turret, it can give the impression that the rifle is not ejecting forcefully.

It was the nut on the scope mount hitting the brass. Another reason it is great to be a part of this community Thank you and Semper Fi brother!!

 

[Thunderhorse]

Are you going to stick the Vortex in between the red dot and the rifle, or are you leaving it like that?

LMAO it was a joke; I have a Micro H1 laying around and figured I'd see what it looked like. Not a bad setup for a pencil barrel rifle, but not for a heavy barrel gun in a chassis.

What I was actually doing was replacing the 1.00" rings with 1.26" rings so I could move the scope back slightly and maybe add a clip on mount (still on the fence on that one). The chassis has an adjustable cheekrest height so the height over bore doesn't matter anyway.

Here's before and after:

 

[lose_money]

Some bottom metal and a little cerakote and back to shooting! Manners knocked it out the park! Huge thanks to them.
New DBM will be in tomorrow and I can’t wait

whats the weight on this setup?

 

[ejg]

Not T3 but the T1x can make a fantastic trainer rifle if fitted to your favourite custom T3 stock. It dropped right into my E-Tac4 CTR stock leaving a little gap left right in the CTR mag inlet.

edi

 

[Oldbugr]

Hope this is the proper thread to ask...I have a tikka t3, in 22-250 that needs a new barrel. I was interested in mountain tactical but they are swamped and will not take anymore work. Any other good gunsmitting out there for the tikka's

 

[Prebanpaul]

SAC SHort Action Customs is an awesome Tikka Gunsmith.

 

[Oldbugr]

Thanks for the recommendation, can't say i've heard of SAC before. Looks interesting.

 

[drkhrs2]

Mark and Team at SAC do great work. They’ll get you taken care of.

Thanks for the recommendation, can't say i've heard of SAC before. Looks interesting.

 

[Airw4ves]

Looking at picking up a Tikka Lite SS for a lightweight hunting build. Will be going in a Hi-Tec Composites stock, and will likely be rebarreled to .280AI in a few years when I step up from deer hunting to some larger animals. Im wondering about the recoil luv, whether to go with a Lumley Arms Titanium, or a Mountain Tac SS. The reason I ask is, will the Titanium deform over time? And is the weight savings of going Titanium worth it, or should I stick to the SS? This is meant to be an all weather gun, that I dont have to worry about should the weather turn.

 

[Soulezoo]

I am so impressed with my Tac A1. Went out for load development over the weekend. 150 rounds expended, 2 bullets (143 eld-x, 140 RDF) 2 powders and varying overall length, largest 5 shot group was one inch, average just under 1/2". Several best groups were bug holes. It was just so consistent.
Hate loading those magazines though. Saved a couple of hot loads for 300 yards. Just under 2" with swirling 4-8 mph winds from 3:30.

 

[razzle]

Looking at picking up a Tikka Lite SS for a lightweight hunting build. Will be going in a Hi-Tec Composites stock, and will likely be rebarreled to .280AI in a few years when I step up from deer hunting to some larger animals. Im wondering about the recoil luv, whether to go with a Lumley Arms Titanium, or a Mountain Tac SS. The reason I ask is, will the Titanium deform over time? And is the weight savings of going Titanium worth it, or should I stick to the SS? This is meant to be an all weather gun, that I dont have to worry about should the weather turn.

Don't know if titanium will deform over time, although I doubt it. As for the weight, the recoil lug is so small that you won't notice any difference. The stainless lug weighs about 20 grams. Go with whichever you feel comfortable with.

 

[Airw4ves]

Don't know if titanium will deform over time, although I doubt it. As for the weight, the recoil lug is so small that you won't notice any difference. The stainless lug weighs about 20 grams. Go with whichever you feel comfortable with.

Perfect, makes it easier buying all my parts from one place
Thanks!

 

[Wyzrd]

Just have to show off the newest member of the family. Bought off another Hide member...Specs are:

Tikka T3X action
26” PVA Prefit Rock Creek barrel (light palma contour) & Barrel Nut from PVA
Seekins Precision ATC brake
Elay Precision trigger spring (1.3 lb pull)
Sako green KRG Bravo with spigot mount
Atlas/ADM with HHC Talon feet
20 moa scope rail
ARC M10 scope rings
Vortex Razor HD Gen2 3-18 with ebr 2c mil reticle & SV-3 throw lever
Flatline Ops bubble level

So far it shoots awesome, but I’ll probably chop the barrel to 22” to make it a little less cumbersome for hunting. Next up is a titanium bolt shroud and bolt handle from Sterk.