FWIW, my 30 Nosler on Tikka Action with 26” Proof Sendero Lite in EH1-A is 8 lbs 5 oz without scope. If you did an EH1, you’d shave off a pound. With the EHT you’d save another 6-8oz
Before I started handloading I bought ammo for my 280ai from Hendershots. Was very pleased with the quality and the consistency. Also take a look at Custom Reloads of Dallas.
Looks promising. Mountain Tactical puts out quality products — have several of their 20 moa rails.
One other solution to running WSM cases is to use our Tikka/TRG Bottom Metal that mates the trg 42 Magazine with the Tikka action. Short action calibers will require swapping out the bolt stop...
Thanks Clarktar. Yes. The feedback from a handful of gunsmiths/rifle builders has been very positive thus far. Our long action AICS Bottom Metal will fit factory stock (with minor modification) and allow an OAL of 3.500
Our Tikka nEXTgen AICS Bottom Metal (long action) is now available. It allows AICS 3.715” magazine to run in factory stock or aftermarket stocks with factory DBM inlet
Thanks for the replies/comments. We will have two versions. Both will be for any caliber with standard tikka bolt face dimensions for long action (270, 280, 30-06 etc) or magnum calibers (7 RM, 300 WM, 26, 28, 30 Nos, etc) and my current build will be chambered in 30 Nosler.
One version is...
Booked a hunt in the Thorofare for 2019. Haven't been up there since 1988 but have been trying to get back ever since. I hear the wolf and Griz numbers have taken a toll on Elk. Anybody with recent experience