Badass Tikka Builds

[mxgsfmdpx]

That's an impressive count given that it's only August 15.

Ha. Sept 2024 to Feb 2025 sorry. And that’s just on that particular rifle

 

[ACHILLES]

This looks amazing. I do have one question if I may. Did you consider adding the spigot to push out/lower the bipod? Or is this way a better fit for you. Thanks!

I may add the spigot later. But after spending close to $100 on a spigot for my areo Solus chassis I don’t use it because it has some flex and is not near as stable as just using the arca rail on the forend. I realize the Solus chassis is an “economic” cheaper chassis option but so is the bravo so I’ve been hesitant. But I’ve never tried or seen one in person for the bravo, it may be rock solid idk. Its something I’d at least like to try first this time around.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I may add the spigot later. But after spending close to $100 on a spigot for my areo Solus chassis I don’t use it because it has some flex and is not near as stable as just using the arca rail on the forend. I realize the Solus chassis is an “economic” cheaper chassis option but so is the bravo so I’ve been hesitant. But I’ve never tried or seen one in person for the bravo, it may be rock solid idk. Its something I’d at least like to try first this time around.

I have the ARCA spigot on three of my KRG chassis and it seems pretty rock solid.

 

[Macintosh]

Yeah, the spigot on my bravo does not have any noticeable flex. Its pretty beefy.

 

[ACHILLES]

Thanks Glad to hear its solid. Ill try one at some point but for now I have 22oz of lead in butt of the stock.

 

[rifletuner]

I dont know how "badass" this is, but its my son's first centerfire rifle. It was originally a 308 win T3 hunter. After he picked up a Proof 30 cal 1/10 Sendero contour barrel off a PRS match prize table, we remade it into a light weight mountain hunter, still in 308 Win. The only Tikka parts left are the action & trigger, magazine and bottom metal (plastic). The stock is a Hi-Tech composites from New Zealand. Its one of his favourite hunting rifles now - accuracy with a few different bullets has been excellent. He used it on a fallow deer hunt a few years back and filled the freezer with it.

 

[.284reaper]

I dont know how "badass" this is, but it’s my son's first centerfire rifle. It was originally a 308 win T3 hunter. After he picked up a Proof 30 cal 1/10 Sendero contour barrel off a PRS match prize table, we remade it into a light weight mountain hunter, still in 308 Win. The only Tikka parts left are the action & trigger, magazine and bottom metal (plastic). The stock is a Hi-Tech composites from New Zealand. It’s one of his favourite hunting rifles now - accuracy with a few different bullets has been excellent. He used it on a fallow deer hunt a few years back and filled the freezer with

That proof barrel has a nice look to it, definitely would consider that a badass rifle in my mind. Thanks for sharing

 

[benconfused]

I dont know how "badass" this is, but its my son's first centerfire rifle. It was originally a 308 win T3 hunter. After he picked up a Proof 30 cal 1/10 Sendero contour barrel off a PRS match prize table, we remade it into a light weight mountain hunter, still in 308 Win. The only Tikka parts left are the action & trigger, magazine and bottom metal (plastic). The stock is a Hi-Tech composites from New Zealand. Its one of his favourite hunting rifles now - accuracy with a few different bullets has been excellent. He used it on a fallow deer hunt a few years back and filled the freezer with it.

Can you re-attach the pics? Doesn't look like they loaded (unless its just on my side).

 

[Hell Bent Hunter]

Good looking builds! Im putting my T3X 6.5 PRC in a McMillan Mountain Tracker LR. Will try to remember to post pics!

 

[rifletuner]

That proof barrel has a nice look to it, definitely would consider that a badass rifle in my mind. Thanks for sharing

I have had a few carbon wrapped barrels, but only that one Proof. That one at least has been a vey good shooter.

 

[rifletuner]

Can you re-attach the pics? Doesn't look like they loaded (unless its just on my side).

They load okay for me each time. Maybe it was just a blip with the hosting server?

 

[Ikmclean]

18 inch .284 winchester
162 eld-x 2700fps

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

18 inch .284 winchester
162 eld-x 2700fps
View attachment 923704

Like the cartridge and the setup very nice