Are the UM Tikka action lightening cuts a good idea for a 6 UM or 6.5 PRC?

[Axlrod]

If it does loosen up, it's easy enough to step it up to jb weld.

I have used Rocksett- it doesn't degrade with heat, but can be removed by soaking in water.

 

[longrange13]

I really like the cuts on mine. I was surprised how much lighter my tikka with cuts feels compared to an unmodded action with same stock and barrel. You almost negate the weight of the can with the cuts. It also looks sweet!

I think the biggest advantage tho is having the open top. Makes it way easier to single feed the gun if you need and also if you ever had a misfeed, jam, double feed, etc under stress. Way easier to work on.

I will say I wish they didn’t flute the bottom half of the bolt like gunwerks does with their actions. Definitely not quite as smooth or fast as an unmodded bolt having fluting on the bottom. The nitride does help make up some of the difference however.

 

[KenLee]

If you are concerned about weight, buy a short action rifle, not a Tikka

 

[longrange13]

If you are concerned about weight, buy a short action rifle, not a Tikka

After having custom actions compared to a tikka with cuts and nitride, I’ll never go back to a custom action. All in the tikka is cheaper and better.

 

[KenLee]

After having custom actions compared to a tikka with cuts and nitride, I’ll never go back to a custom action. All in the tikka is cheaper and better.

Nice. I won't pay for a custom and don't want a Tikka.

 

[silasbowhunter]

My plan would be to skip the action mods and do some wild fluting on the barrel.
Sorry that’s not as pertinent to the discussion though

 

[lintond]

I have the full Monty (chopped, lightened and fluted) on my Rokslide special and it weights less now with the suppressor then it did when it first came out of the box.

Do you have a picture from the other side? Looking to do something very similar with my LE green stock when it get done.

 

[DisplacedHusky]

If the decision will be made based on recoil, I would play around with the recoil calculator. It helped me with a recent decision. It helped me to calculate the percentage increase or decrease to other rifles I was familiar shooting.

ShootersCalculator.com | Recoil Calculator

An online calculator that calculates the recoil energy, impulse, and velocity of a firearm according to the firearm's weight, powder charge, bullet weight, and bullet muzzle velocity.

shooterscalculator.com

And please post pics when you get them.