6ARC Tikka

[YaakRiver]

Pods8 arc mags have been flawless for me. Hundreds of rounds through them with zero feeding issues. I highly recommend them.

I will have to try a couple. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[ckt3]

First range trip out with the new 6 ARC build. The rifle started out as an 8 twist 243 Win, but I wanted to see what an even lighter recoiling system was like. I pulled the barrel and put on a 7 twist 18” PVA Osprey prefit .750” taperless contour. Kampfeld bushed the bolt. Dropped it in a Rokstok. SWFA 3-9 with UM rings. OCL Hydrogen K suppressor. Weighs 8 lbs 15 oz without ammo.

I was using the factory M mag that came with the 243 which did not feed super smoothly. I have two pods8 mags on the way. Also considering switching to an AICS bottom metal.

I shot about 60 rounds of Frontier 105 gr FMJ total so far and am really happy with it. Looking forward to loading some 95 and 107 gr TMK with XBR. Even the cheap Frontier stuff went sub MOA on 12 shots. I’ll do a 20 shot group next time I’m out.

 

[waspocrew]

First range trip out with the new 6 ARC build. The rifle started out as an 8 twist 243 Win, but I wanted to see what an even lighter recoiling system was like. I pulled the barrel and put on a 7 twist 18” PVA Osprey prefit .750” taperless contour. Kampfeld bushed the bolt. Dropped it in a Rokstok. SWFA 3-9 with UM rings. OCL Hydrogen K suppressor. Weighs 8 lbs 15 oz without ammo.

I was using the factory M mag that came with the 243 which did not feed super smoothly. I have two pods8 mags on the way. Also considering switching to an AICS bottom metal.

I shot about 60 rounds of Frontier 105 gr FMJ total so far and am really happy with it. Looking forward to loading some 95 and 107 gr TMK with XBR. Even the cheap Frontier stuff went sub MOA on 12 shots. I’ll do a 20 shot group next time I’m out.

You’ll like the mags from pods8. Mine feed like butter.

 

[ckt3]

You’ll like the mags from pods8. Mine feed like butter.

Lookin forward to it. Just wish there was an option for >3 round capacity. Like 5 or so.

 

[Plague]

Lookin forward to it. Just wish there was an option for >3 round capacity. Like 5 or so.

I have told him a few times I would be interested in 5 round versions as well. Shoot him a message. If enough people ask for them, it may become worth it to make them.

 

[nm.otter]

If the current springs will work for 5 rounds...

 

[wind gypsy]

If the current springs will work for 5 rounds...

Or even if it would work with factory 5 rd tikka mag springs?

 

[nm.otter]

Or even if it would work with factory 5 rd tikka mag springs?

Certainly possible if he printed the mags and buyers sacrificed a 5-round factory mag.

 

[RockAndSage]

Certainly possible if he printed the mags and buyers sacrificed a 5-round factory mag.

I wish @pods8 (Rugged Stitching) would buy a bunch of 20rd AR mag springs, make the floorplate match up to them, and then print 20rd .223 practice mags for Tikkas. I'd buy a dozen.

I know I'm not the only high-volume shooter here who values high-cap mags in abundance, especially for the efficiency gains you get at the range with them.

 

[nm.otter]

Reliable, domestically-produced 10s or 12s would be a start.