Tikka T3 Thread

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After the thread about painting stocks, I finally got down and did it myself. Been thinking of it for a long time, but had always been a bit cautious.

I am quite happy with the way it turned out. Just will have to clear it at a later date. Dont have many places to play with paint.
 

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Anyone have insight swapping a 300wm bolt into a “sa” to build a 6.5prc? I know the bolt head is right, and fits fine in the other action , just wondering if I’m missing anything other than checking headspace.
 
#3,906
Krazy_jim said:
After the thread about painting stocks, I finally got down and did it myself. Been thinking of it for a long time, but had always been a bit cautious.

I am quite happy with the way it turned out. Just will have to clear it at a later date. Dont have many places to play with paint.
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The sponge method could apparently work even for a total noob like me. Depending on season, I'd use more white, or more shades of green.
 
#3,907
Chase214 said:
How much did you sale it for iv been contemplating the same thing since I cant get a ctr in left hand
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I sold that whole package, including muzzle brake etc at 800€.
I did ask 900€, but that guy was good to bargain :)
So i bougt a Tikka picatinny rail and glued it to the action.
Now basically that is a ctr with 24" barrel, but with the 2-stage trigger.
That has great touch when unscrew the tension so light that you can, no need to spring change, well not yet anyways :)
 
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Darkhorse1 said:
Anyone have insight swapping a 300wm bolt into a “sa” to build a 6.5prc? I know the bolt head is right, and fits fine in the other action , just wondering if I’m missing anything other than checking headspace.
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Long action bolt stop and if your going to use the original plastic magazine you need a 300 WM/7MM to fit the PRC.
You can load 3 PRC in the mag and 1 in the chamber.
 
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perttime said:
The sponge method could apparently work even for a total noob like me. Depending on season, I'd use more white, or more shades of green.
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I am definitely new to painting things on rifles. This took me no time at all. I am happy with how it came out, much cheaper than the alternative stock upgrade.

Where I generally hunt is the badlands. So lots of colors around. Upper fields canola or wheat. Lower fields are grazing pasture.

Can be a few feet of snow, or no snow. Every year is different.
 
#3,913
Setting up my Cousin's CTR we're about to drop it in an A5. Love this thing. Really wanting a T3 varmint right about now that i could drop into something like my PRS2 and make a 223 trainer. For right at $1750 minus the bipod and can that is one heck of a setup for the money. Yodave trigger spring has it right at 1.5bls.
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5RWill said:
Setting up my Cousin's CTR we're about to drop it in an A5. Love this thing. Really wanting a T3 varmint right about now that i could drop into something like my PRS2 and make a 223 trainer. For right at $1750 minus the bipod and can that is one heck of a setup for the money. Yodave trigger spring has it right at 1.5bls.
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I think you are heading down a good path. I know I love my Tikka Varmint/Trainer...
MPA Comp BA chassis
Timney Two Stage
Leupold Mk 5 5-25x
DS Varminter 4.0 Suppressor (I had the barrel threaded 5/8-24)
Sterk swept AI style bolt handle

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MarinePMI said:
I think you are heading down a good path. I know I love my Tikka Varmint/Trainer...
MPA Comp BA chassis
Timney Two Stage
Leupold Mk 5 5-25x
DS Varminter 4.0 Suppressor (I had the barrel threaded 5/8-24)
Sterk swept AI style bolt handle
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I shot my buddies last year at a mini match we did in Carthage and wanted desperately to buy his barreled action from him. But he was selling it complete with the McRee only. If my PRF wouldn’t have broke and i had the 3000bdx on the way. I’d be jumping on a T3x varmint right now in 223. Pretty much mimic the feel of my tempest. Ultimately would love to have it in a prs2 but probably keep it a little cheaper and put it in a mcm A3 or grayboe. Put the k318i on it and run with it
 
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jphargon said:
Are they planning another match in Carthage this year?
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No that range shut down. The guy who owned it is a doucher like beyond all reason. Honestly don't know who's backing him but he's relabeled three times now and does downright shitty work. Also lied about his service. I didn't even want my friend joining or associating with him.

David Gray of DST who did my brother's 308 just acquired a 1600yd range that Deep South Tactical is going to open.
 
#3,922
5RWill said:
No that range shut down. The guy who owned it is a doucher like beyond all reason. Honestly don't know who's backing him but he's relabeled three times now and does downright shitty work. Also lied about his service. I didn't even want my friend joining or associating with him.

David Gray of DST who did my brother's 308 just acquired a 1600yd range that Deep South Tactical is going to open.
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It is a shame but people like that paint the community in a bad image. I grew up in Carthage and would have enjoyed a trip back for a match. Where is the 1600 yard range located that Deep South is opening?
 
#3,923
jphargon said:
It is a shame but people like that paint the community in a bad image. I grew up in Carthage and would have enjoyed a trip back for a match. Where is the 1600 yard range located that Deep South is opening?
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It's on the november 14th post and they updated some pictures of the barricades and such.

"Deep South Tactical Firearms is proud to announce the release of Deep South Tactical Shooting Center. Our range will be the first of its kind hosting F-Class, PRS, and ELR shooting. The range will be composed of pistol bays, 100yd, 600yd, 1000yd, and finally a 1 MILE range. Our facility will also be a training facility for local, state, and federal agencies to conduct CQB and advanced tactical training. Deep South Tactical would like to thank all of our customers for making this a possibility for us. The range will be located in Terry, Ms less than 30 min from Jackson Metro Area and open for business in late 2019. Check out the attached pictures for a sneak peak at your future range."

https://www.facebook.com/DeepSouthTactical/
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#3,925
Didnt realize Carbon Six (carbon fiber barrel maker) makes their Tikka prefit barrels with no barrel nut. They believe Tikka actions have tight enough tolerances that they can pretty much treat it like a custom action and chamber it and be good to go on any Tikka action.

Wish Tikka actions were easy to come by, got the gears turning in my head now.
 
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bmicek said:
Didnt realize Carbon Six (carbon fiber barrel maker) makes their Tikka prefit barrels with no barrel nut. They believe Tikka actions have tight enough tolerances that they can pretty much treat it like a custom action and chamber it and be good to go on any Tikka action.

Wish Tikka actions were easy to come by, got the gears turning in my head now.
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Isn't it amazing? We're so trained to think that bullshit tolerances are acceptable. You'll notice that no one offers a Tikka "trueing" service.

It's pretty easy to find Tikkas for under $500, either new or like new. As long as the bolt head fits your intended caliber you're good to go. Still costs less than a "trued" Remington or Savage action and there's no need to ditch the trigger. You'll have the smoothest out-of-the-box bolt action available.

You might be able to sell off the barrel and other parts, but even if you don't, you're still miles ahead. It's very easy to sell Hunter, Forest or Laminate T3 stocks.
 
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bmicek said:
Didnt realize Carbon Six (carbon fiber barrel maker) makes their Tikka prefit barrels with no barrel nut. They believe Tikka actions have tight enough tolerances that they can pretty much treat it like a custom action and chamber it and be good to go on any Tikka action.

Wish Tikka actions were easy to come by, got the gears turning in my head now.
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I put a take off 6.5 Creedmoor barrel on my 260 CTR and the headspace was perfect. Tikka is doing something right. I have 3 and one I bought when Euro-Optic was closing out their T3's. Less than $400 with shipping and transfer fees. It is going to be a match rifle.
 
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My t3 is on its way to Carbon 6 right now for a 6.5prc barrel install. The most difficult part thus far was sourcing a magnum bolt which only took a week to find. I bought the rifle in 308 with an SHV 4-14 on it for a grand. It had been fired once. I wasn’t impressed with the 308 groupings, so the choice was easy.
 
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bmicek said:
Didnt realize Carbon Six (carbon fiber barrel maker) makes their Tikka prefit barrels with no barrel nut. They believe Tikka actions have tight enough tolerances that they can pretty much treat it like a custom action and chamber it and be good to go on any Tikka action.

Wish Tikka actions were easy to come by, got the gears turning in my head now.
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Thats a new one on me also, always assumed it could be possible with Tikkas but have never tried. I've carried a spare bolt from another Tikka to matches for awhile just in case I need parts, I'm gonna throw that bolt in my match rifle and check some tolerances.
 
#3,932
Can anyone provide insight into prefit shouldered barrels working off the shelf? Or would the savage style be a better route? I’ve seen a few of both on the interwebs. I pulled my 6.5cm looking at doing a 6.5 prc (have a magnum bolt).
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#3,933
260284 said:
I have seen a picture and a video of someone shooting a .223 CTr and the outside of the magazine looked just like the 308/6.5 CTR mags. The insert like the accurate is probably right on the money.
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I was in my local gun shop the other day, here in Australia, and they had a Tikka T3X CTR in 223 (1:12 twist) sitting there. I was in a rush but managed to snap some photos of the magazine.

According to the shop clerk the 223 CTR mag is the same exterior dimensions as the 308 etc CTR mag but with an insert.

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From my not-great photo it looks like the max OAL in the 223 CTR mag is roughly 65mm to 66mm (2.56” to 2.60”) which is nice and long for those wanting to run heavy bullets or seat further out. ?
 
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Darkhorse1 said:
Can anyone provide insight into prefit shouldered barrels working off the shelf? Or would the savage style be a better route? I’ve seen a few of both on the interwebs. I pulled my 6.5cm looking at doing a 6.5 prc (have a magnum bolt).
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As I recall the gents from Australia (Hardy) do a shouldered pre-fit but I think all the other options are barrel nut ones. I don't think Tikkas are quite consistent enough to be certain that fitting won't be required and I don't think anyone wants to take on the liability.
 
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Well that's fascinating, I used the exact same barrel vice to remove a Tikka barrel and those leather pads were worthless. Seems like they decreased the friction rather than increasing it and the barrel would end up spinning. I asked Mechforce about it and they said the pads were more for delicate finishes and applications requiring less torque.

In the end 3 sheets of plain white paper in between the vice clamps worked like a champ. Barrel was held fast and the receiver came off without too much effort.

-Stooxie
 
#3,943
Stooxie said:
Well that's fascinating, I used the exact same barrel vice to remove a Tikka barrel and those leather pads were worthless. Seems like they decreased the friction rather than increasing it and the barrel would end up spinning. I asked Mechforce about it and they said the pads were more for delicate finishes and applications requiring less torque.

In the end 3 sheets of plain white paper in between the vice clamps worked like a champ. Barrel was held fast and the receiver came off without too much effort.

-Stooxie
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oh the original pads are toast lol. That pic was my other Tikka that has been upgraded by a smith. That barrel was a breeze to get off, the factory one...that's another story however. Still can't get it to budge and think I ruined it to be honest.
 
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Darkhorse1 said:
oh the original pads are toast lol. That pic was my other Tikka that has been upgraded by a smith. That barrel was a breeze to get off, the factory one...that's another story however. Still can't get it to budge and think I ruined it to be honest.
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Ha! Ok, so our experiences are sadly consistent! ;) My factory barrel wasn't too bad. I held it upright for a couple days with Kroil around the threads, although who knows if that helped. Then I clamped the barrel at a point were it didn't have much taper and then wedged a piece of 2x4 under the barrel shoulder to eliminate any flex when I turned the action wrench. I used a Wheeler #1, also with paper between it and the receiver flats. Seems to do the trick nicely. Maybe that might help you.

-Stooxie
 
#3,945
Yeah, my factory .223 hunter barrel is not coming off ever I don't think., mainly because I'll mess up the finish if I do it, and I don't want to pay a smith to pop it off because then I'll need to buy another barrel for it!
 
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