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  1. Kimmo H

    Tikka UPR 20” 308 On the Way

    The Stainless Lite finally arrived. I cut the barrel down to 17", threaded it M15x1 for use with a suppressor and also made a brake for it just out of curiosity. The stock is painted olive green and black spider web. Grip is taped up with grit tape for a bit more texture. Topped of with a...
  2. Kimmo H

    Element Optics riflescopes, first impressions and discussion.

    I was looking at FFP Mil scopes for my 22LR practice rifle a while ago, and decided to give a newcomer brand a shot. I ordered a few Element optics scopes to the place where I work, a couple cheaper Helix serie scopes and one Nexus 5-20. I wasn't expecting much especially from the Helix, but it...
  3. Kimmo H

    What’s Next for Sako Rifles?

    The new 90 will fit on sako 85 stocks, so the recoil lug setup is the same as the 85. Also uses the same magazines.
  4. Kimmo H

    What’s Next for Sako Rifles?

    They will add more calibers when the production catches up the demand on the S / M receiver size calibers. The lightweight one looks tempting when the XS receiver is released and pretty surely a 223 option with it.
  5. Kimmo H

    Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

    A little update on the 6,5 creed. Changed the stock to a KRG Bravo CTR mag model and equipped that with arca rail, minimalist spigot with a picatinny attached and an adjustable recoil pad. I didn't care for the all black look of the stock and the shiny barrel / bronze action combo, so I painted...
  6. Kimmo H

    Tikka/Mesa Precision Bedding Fail ....Opinions

    That is a total disaster on the smiths part. You should get your money back from them atleast. I would try to get the recoil lug out of the stock before doing that again. I've pulled stuck lugs by drilling M4 threads on the lug, and using a bolt with an inverted U shape bar as a puller under...
  7. Kimmo H

    Bedding Advice

    I wouldn't touch the are in front of the lug after you've already bedded it. There is a risk that some bedding material seeps between your existing bedding and the receiver, essentially ruining the fit. You got the part that really matters, wich is from behind the lug, so atleast try it before...
  8. Kimmo H

    6.5 creedmoor suppressed optimal barrel length

    My mildish load runs at 2630fps range with 143gr ELD-X, and slightly faster with 139gr Scenars. I could push it for more, but this load is stupid reliable no matter the conditions, so I'm sticking with it :) I haven't tried the 120-130gr bullets that much, as the barrel clearly preferred the...
  9. Kimmo H

    6.5 creedmoor suppressed optimal barrel length

    I built myself a 48cm, or 19" semiweight barrel for Tikka T3x and run an Ase Utra Radien suppressor on it. 8" twist, stainless Lothar Walther profiled blank. Stock barrel was 24", and with a suppressor on it was simply too long for my taste. I think I got it just right, as it handles extremely...
  10. Kimmo H

    NF scope decision for hunting, NX8 4-32 / ATACR 4-16 / FFP / SFP

    ^ I like the MOAR reticle aswell, but Mils is just so much easier for me to work with living in a country where everything else is metric. For me metric / mils translate faster in my head when sizing targets or making corrections. Thats why I'm ditching the MOA scopes that I have / had, with...
  11. Kimmo H

    NF scope decision for hunting, NX8 4-32 / ATACR 4-16 / FFP / SFP

    I have no idea how I have managed to miss that scope in MIL, thanks for the correction @MidGAHunter ! Another option in the mix then. There seems to be one in stock here in Finland, so there is a chance I'll get to look through one before buying blind. The non locking exposed windage is the only...
  12. Kimmo H

    NF scope decision for hunting, NX8 4-32 / ATACR 4-16 / FFP / SFP

    Thank you very much for the pictures! Reticle seems perfectly okay on both ends, and judging from the boards on the fence staying straight on both ends it doesn't seem as bad as some x8 scopes. I do believe your scope is a MIL-XT as it has the tree at the bottom, and is lacking the inverted T...
  13. Kimmo H

    NF scope decision for hunting, NX8 4-32 / ATACR 4-16 / FFP / SFP

    I recently got an ATACR 4-16X42MM MIL-C for my 6,5 Creedmoor, and I've been extremely pleased with the scope. Love the turrets, locking elevation, reticle is good and optically the scope just performs. The eyepiece design takes a little bit getting used to, but I can live with it. Getting the...
  14. Kimmo H

    Tikka T3/T3x Aftermarket Stock Pics

    Here is a KKC laminated stock on a T3X. These stocks are made in Norway, and are available in different configurations for the t3x. This one is a CTR model with the wider bottom metal inlet and a wider barrel channel. Other models include stocks for basic Lite with a narrow barrel channel...
  15. Kimmo H

    Tikka UPR 20” 308 On the Way

    I have an order in for a Lite SS model, but it has yet to arrive. I got a message that the gun was ready for pick up, but they accidentally sent a blued one and not a stainless, so I didn't take it. The UPR stock is from a T1X. I took off the plastic barrel inlet that is used with the t1x...
  16. Kimmo H

    Zeiss Victory HT Riflescope Opinions

    I have only used the 3-12x56 HT, but I'd guess the little brother must be in the same league. Darkness is where the HT shines the most in my opinion. In broad daylight the glass is pretty good as would expect, but nothing extraordinary. The eye relief seems to be marginally shorter / not as...
  17. Kimmo H

    does anyone only carry 1 knife for hunting

    We use every bit of meat we can from the animal shot, that's why we haul the whole thing out for further processing. For example I usually rip out the bones from the ribs and mince the meat. If in a hurry I just cut between the bones. The spine is cut to 3-4" pieces and those bits are used to...
  18. Kimmo H

    Nightforce Atacr 4-16x42 mounting & thoughts on performance?

    Thanks to everyone who have chimed in so far! I'm a bit torn on how I'm going to mount the scope. Spuhr 34mm height apparently should fit, but I'm not totally sold on the design with narrow ring spacing and aluminum material. There are not too many options available for the 17mm dovetail and...
  19. Kimmo H

    Nightforce Atacr 4-16x42 mounting & thoughts on performance?

    Thank you @TK-421 that is exactly the dimension I was looking for! I live in Finland and much of the cost comes from 24% taxes we have to pay on everything imported from outside of EU free trade countries. That price range is pretty much what the going rate for NF optics is in Europe in...
  20. Kimmo H

    Best low power variable?

    Best depends on what you want from the optic. Widest FOV, Leica Magnus is hard to beat and its a nice scope all around with good glass and excellent illumination. I own one that sits on a combination gun, and I shoot the 12ga through the scope pretty often as the image is close to shooting with...

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