I hear ya on how loud it is. I already told my buddies to make sure they bring their ear pro this sheep season. How do you like the HNT26? Thinking of putting one on a 6.5 prc build for my kids( and to steal from my kids for future alpine hunts).
one of my friends had it done to make a 300 prc, so it is possible. I’d just buy another action or tikka donor rifle with what they are charging for Tikka bolts though
I would try to match the contour with a steel barrel blank of your choosing, and then any gunsmith can turn it into a 7mm prc with the appropriate reamer. Tikkas all have the Same bolt/action length(they use a bolt stop), so any magnum bolt face Tikka you buy could be converted, if i am not...
Well that was quick! It’s a sweet build man, I appreciate you sharing the info. I’m gonna Try to soak the threads on the Factory barrel the next couple weeks and try and get it off without a smith. Wish me luck
Not calling you out, just legitimately interested. I’d say pre-bipod you’ll likely be in the 9 pound range. Those nightforces are some heavy ladies but you can’t beat the reliability
How did you get it to 7 pounds 8 ounce with a 28 ounce optic and a 24” barrel proof?! I’m doing ti everything, and while I don’t physically have the nightforce in my hands yet to weigh, the math isn’t coming anywhere near that. What’s the weight on that stock?
Building mine in 7mm prc right now. Used a 7mm rem mag Tikka I got cheap on gun broker as the donor.
22” proof Tikka pre-fit
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