Tikka T3X TAC A1

[Baddog 0302]

Another Lefty here and about to drop the hammer on a TAC A1 in 308. Been reading about the WTF on changing the "o" MOA mount / base to a 20 MOA. So my question is, is a 20 MOA mount necessary for a 600 yd range limit ?
Probably be shooting either 155 Palma's @ 2800 or 168 SMK's at 2700 ??

 

[Tomiboy]

You could get Burris Signature rings. pick your moa from 0 to 40 I believe. Mine are set at 20 moa

 

[Winkmeister]

Another Lefty here and about to drop the hammer on a TAC A1 in 308. Been reading about the WTF on changing the "o" MOA mount / base to a 20 MOA. So my question is, is a 20 MOA mount necessary for a 600 yd range limit ?
Probably be shooting either 155 Palma's @ 2800 or 168 SMK's at 2700 ??

I've repeatedly encountered the Tikka recommendation that the rail not be replaced, but that one should use rings or one-piece mount that provide the 20 MOA if desired. If 600 were max range, I wouldn't believe it to be necessary to bother with for most any hunting, much less tactical, scope.
Have fun!

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Andddddddd? Difference in accuracy from factory configuration?

The same as far as I can tell. I've only shot Hornady Match factory ammo. Zeroing went well, the match not so much. But that is more me than the rifle. I did have to recheck zero during the match and found my Spuhr rings a tad loose. The rings not the base. Was a little low.

I prefer the Bravo to the OEM chassis based on fell and the balance is near perfect.


A couple of groups from zeroing.

 

[Tomiboy]

What is your all in weight with the Bravo? Must be quite a bit lighter than the Tikka chassis. I have a Bravo on my T1X , but haven't felt the need yet to get one for my TAC

 

[Jefe's Dope]

What is your all in weight with the Bravo? Must be quite a bit lighter than the Tikka chassis. I have a Bravo on my T1X , but haven't felt the need yet to get one for my TAC

14.8 lbs. Lost about a 1 lb. But I also lost the muzzle brake too.

 

[jb41291]

Hear me out.

I like the tac a1 but not a fan of the butt stock. Thinking of doing an experiment with attaching...

Carbine to Fixed Stock Adapter

mdttac.com

With

MDT SRS - Skeleton Rifle Stock

mdttac.com

I think it could possibly work. Anyone have a reason why it might not?

 

[1972gunmaker]

Not a fan of the but stock myself !

 

[Luke G]

Hear me out.

I like the tac a1 but not a fan of the butt stock. Thinking of doing an experiment with attaching...

Carbine to Fixed Stock Adapter

mdttac.com

With

MDT SRS - Skeleton Rifle Stock

mdttac.com

I think it could possibly work. Anyone have a reason why it might not?

Not sure why it wouldn’t work, other than maybe LOP length issues. Try it out and see! I have been debating trying to make an XLR stock work.

 

[1972gunmaker]

I have one of the MDT s myself and I think it will work with maybe some fitting

 

[Billiam1211]

If you're going the route of adding a MDT skeleton stock, just buy an entire ACC chassis. It's definitely worth it. I just recently sold my Tac A1 chassis and dropped the action in a ACC and it was the best thing I ever did to that rifle.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

I sold my chassis and mags and dropped it in a Bravo w/ AICS mag inlet. I think I ended up pretty even $$$ when all done. I do miss the folding feature though. Not a must but surely convenient. Especially the safe.

 

[1972gunmaker]

You got any pics of finished product?

 

[Jefe's Dope]

On the tripod. Vudoo is on the island.

 

[1972gunmaker]

Those are both nice AF!

 

[jb41291]

On the tripod. Vudoo is on the island.

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I'm liking the backsplash

 

[Tomiboy]

I'd like to do the same. I really like the Bravo chassis on my TX1. I would also miss the folder. What is the all in weight of your TAC in the Bravo?

 

[Sniperwannabee]

I love how people just randomly have rifles on their tripods in their house

 

[Jefe's Dope]

I'd like to do the same. I really like the Bravo chassis on my TX1. I would also miss the folder. What is the all in weight of your TAC in the Bravo?

The Vudoo is slightly heavier pusing 15 lbs. The Tikka is closer to 14 lbs.

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

I love how people just randomly have rifles on their tripods in their house

It makes me feel better that I'm not an anomaly.

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

Don't worry, I finally put a better black pistol grip on it for Christmas.

 

[TurdFerguson]

I bought an LE model from Eurooptic missing the brake but Eurooptic said they’d take care of it. Pussed out in buying a trg.
So far I like it. Still struggling to get comfortable with chassis but I think that will clear up when the bipod mount comes in. I think its its my sand bag combo.
Anyone using a mod 0 BCM pistol grip?

 

[clcustom1911]

I might throw the more girthy Ergo on mine.... gotta chop off the top curved portion though. We shall see

 

[TurboTrout]

bought an LE model from Eurooptic missing the brake but Eurooptic said they’d take care of it. Pussed out in buying a trg.
So far I like it. Still struggling to get comfortable with chassis but I think that will clear up when the bipod mount comes in. I think its its my sand bag combo.
Anyone using a mod 0 BCM pistol grip?


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I went from the ergo, which I liked on my AR, to a masterpiece arms, very happy with that combo

 

[CrabsandFootball]

Does anyone make a spacer that fits in where the QD bracket goes on the chassis above the grip? I removed the QD mount, its pointless and in the way. It would be nice if someone made a spacer to fit in that empty hole.

I don't know what kind of loctite that Tikka uses on those 5mm bolts (Blue) but holy shit. Took the heat wrench and ALOT of force to break them lo0se.

Just an FYI. I am working on machining a part to eliminate this and fill the hole. We have a prototype but just getting everything dialed in for CNC production.

 

[Billiam1211]

ERGO makes a nice vertical grip that blends well with the Tac A1 chassis. I ran that for about a year and then dropped the action in an ACC chassis tho

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

ERGO makes a nice vertical grip that blends well with the Tac A1 chassis. I ran that for about a year and then dropped the action in an ACC chassis tho

I agree, I've used the ergo vertical grip on my tac a1 before and after switching to a cadex chassis. It's worked well and looks good.

 

[Tomiboy]

Any preferences for the Ergo vs MPA vs MDT vertical grips by those who have tried different grips?

 

[Billiam1211]

I've used all 3 at one point or another but currently use the MDT vertical grip on my ACC chassis. I'm not picky and would run with any one of them in regards to function. I like the way the ERGO looks the best but I think the MDT grip helps repeat the same trigger press because it's so big and allows your hand to have a few anchor points.

 

[TurboTrout]

LOVE my tikka Tac, hated the chassis. Sold it for 550 and bought a Cadex Field Tac. Now I’m officially obsessed. There’s nothing like that bolt , smooth as glass.

They look almost identical, what’s the difference between the Tikka chassis and the cadex?

 

[TurdFerguson]

Brake came in today. It was shipped to the shop I had the rifle shipped too. Not sure why Berretta didn't ask Eurooptic for my address. But its here. Bipod mount is the last thing to get. That TRG brake is huge. Do I want a mirage band for the gun?

 

[SDBguy95]

Any if you Tac A1 guys use the 140 AMAX in their 260? I've got a pile of them and a jug of 4451 and thought I'd piggy back off of someone before working up a load

 

[TurboTrout]

The Cadex is way more adjustable in my opinion. I hated the factory chassis.

What other ways is it adjustable?

Not trying to argue, they just seem very similar

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

What other ways is it adjustable?

Not trying to argue, they just seem very similar

The only difference is that the Cadex has more LOP adjustment. Actually the cheek piece in the Tikka can be adjusted at different angles, whereas the cadex can't.
Both chassis are nice, however, the cadex does have the more premium feel and fitment to it.
The reason I changed to the cadex was that my tac a1 would rust everytime I took it hunting even though I'd clean it/oil it up. Not a huge issue but it got irritating, wouldn't stop me from buying the gun though in hindsight.
Obligatory pic from this last weekend

 

[TurdFerguson]

The only difference is that the Cadex has more LOP adjustment. Actually the cheek piece in the Tikka can be adjusted at different angles, whereas the cadex can't.
Both chassis are nice, however, the cadex does have the more premium feel and fitment to it.
The reason I changed to the cadex was that my tac a1 would rust everytime I took it hunting even though I'd clean it/oil it up. Not a huge issue but it got irritating, wouldn't stop me from buying the gun though in hindsight.
Obligatory pic from this last weekend
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Was it only the chassis that rusted or the whole gun? I drug mine out yote hunting this weekend. No kills, but sat pretty well in my usual spot. Maybe cerakote the chassis? I guess a cerakote black should look the same as the factor coating right?

 

[TurboTrout]

Was it only the chassis that rusted or the whole gun? I drug mine out yote hunting this weekend. No kills, but sat pretty well in my usual spot. Maybe cerakote the chassis? I guess a cerakote black should look the same as the factor coating right?

Mines on a ocean going boat, does have AC running a decent amount, and gets CLP wiped down, but no rust.

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

Mines on a ocean going boat, does have AC running a decent amount, and gets CLP wiped down, but no rust.

I've never heard of this problem with any other people's tac a1s. So, sometimes weird stuff happens or maybe the steel parts didn't get coated right.

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

Was it only the chassis that rusted or the whole gun? I drug mine out yote hunting this weekend. No kills, but sat pretty well in my usual spot. Maybe cerakote the chassis? I guess a cerakote black should look the same as the factor coating right?

It was the sling points and steel parts on the stock that picked up rust. It was only ever surface rust that would buff off with a scouring pad but i couldn't keep it from coming back after hunting. I did consider cerakoting it but got a good deal on the cadex from another member on here. I also had some issues with the mags when shooting off barricades in matches. Which is too bad cause they feed smoother than my AI mags.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Took the Tikka out to play today. Pleasantly surprised, not even a tailored load. Measured from the farthest point grease ring edge to grease ring edge and subtracted .308 for the measurements.

0.764+0.772+0.432+0.502+0.607=0.6154

Best group before subtracting diameter (0.308)

Just to prove I didn't pick and choose:

 

[GBMaryland]

Anyone else notice that if you use a TRG 22 magazines you don’t seem to have a problem with feeding?

 

[TurdFerguson]

Took the tac a1 out hunting last night. Took a hard hit that forced the stock to fold without the release. Stock seems ok, no wobble or anything, just seems easy to knock into folded position. Is that normal or did I just completely bork the hinge and need to replace it? Nothing seems bent and no burs or any signs of damage to the surfaces.

 

[Prebanpaul]

Should not be easy.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Should not be easy.

Is there any way to adjust tension on the licking mechanism? I’ve oiled it in the past. Could it just be overly lubed?

 

[TurdFerguson]

I'm a tard... Some cleaned some mud out and it works fine....

 

[Mr.Mildots]

If anyone is in need of a little bit more height on the cheek rest, check out what I finally got around to making. I drafted up and printed my own based on the Tikka rest, only with about a third of an inch more height so I can get properly aligned behind the scope. Only took me a few years to get around to designing it, haha!

I’m in the same boat (I’m a lefty as well, too). I picked up a set of Hoptic saddle blankets (they come in two packs) and stacked them on mine. (https://www.hopticusa.com/product-page/tikka-t3x-tac-a1-saddle-blanket)

Unfortunately they started to peel up almost immediately, so I rubber banded them down for a few days and that appears to have done the trick. I can’t speak to the long term durability as I’m sure a few days out in the heat or cold will probably work them loose eventually, but it’s working for now. Even stacking both, it’s still not quite enough height and yet also pushes my cheek weld outboard a little too much, though. So, I may work on drafting up something I can 3D print and stick on top of the cheek piece that will hold up more permanently. I’ll share here if I can work something out.