tikka t3 v t3x recoil; threading/brake

[davsco]

i don't consider myself a recoil weenie (340wby and 7stw un-braked haven't bothered me albeit in heavier rifles), but the t3 i had in 300win mag kicked like a friggin' mule. anyone know how much if any the felt recoil has been lessened in their t3x?

anyone have any feedback on getting their t3x threaded (what size) and a brake that may work well (300wsm is the plan this time)? thanks!

 

[Kraze]

If you want to thread it, I believe you'll be limited to 1/2x28 threads (assuming we're talking about a Lite model). I have a T3X SL in 300 WM that I threw a Witt Machine clamp-on brake on, and a Limb Saver pad, and I could shoot that thing all day now. Something to think about if you end up not going the threaded route.

 

[roggom]

There are a few threads regarding threading the T3's/ T3x and the consensus is there is not enough meat on a t3/x sporter barrel to thread for a 30 cal. Even if you chop it down (which will decrease velocity etc), still not enough. I have both 300WM and 7 rem mag . I have found the limbsaver airtech to be pretty effective. Also it does not increase length of pull that much. On my 300, I use a bit heavier McMillan stock.

the link below is the type, make sure to get the correct one for the Tikka oem stock.

https://www.amazon.com/LimbSaver-10...00J01N8XQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[perttime]

Which T3X are you talking about? There's a good number of variants. The regular T3X stock has a different recoil pad, compared with T3. Tikka has lots of models that come threaded from the factory but a quick look didn't find it in 300WM or WSM.

http://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t3x#rifles

 

[davsco]

Which T3X are you talking about?

yeah it's the t3x lite stainless. something for next year's elk hunt. the knock on them is not threaded/no brake, and 1-11 instead of 1-10 twist rate.

never felt recoil while hunting but it can suck while getting dope/practicing, just hoping to limit that some.

 

[JGR1953]

https://thunderbeastarms.com/tech/thread-specifications

 

[perttime]

1:11" rifling twist seems to be the standard for anything .30 caliber in Europe - and that includes anything from sniper rifles to short range moose guns.

 

[Kraze]

Sounds like any threading is a no go for the Lite barrels in a 30 cal. I'd go with the limb saver pad, and if that's still not enough recoil reduction, you can add a clamp-on muzzle brake. The clamp-ons certainly don't have the same cool factor as a threaded brake (I think mine looks funny to be honest) but man do they take the kick out of a lightweight magnum.

 

[mattwaage1]

With the lite barrels, I had tbac make me some 30 cal 1/2-28 flash hiders and would thread and install them (since there was nothing to time a brake against). I used these on around 10 rifles, tikkas and savage pencil barrels, etc. Worked fine for a suppressor mount.

 

[blindspotter]

I just had my t3 lite cut to 19 inches and threaded 1/2-28 for a brake. Works fine so far (50 rounds) but I did leave enough length to chop it again if there were issues. Accuracy is still excellent.

 

[awpk03s]

If you can thread it 1/2x28, you can put an area 419 Hellfire mount adapter on it and a 30 cal brake to match.