Best current deals on tikka donor.

[swavescatter]

Rebate is dead now right?

 

[Shinebox]

Rebate is dead now right?

Believe its going through November 30th.

 

[5811]

I got a quote from one of the cheap options on wikiarms.com for $708 for a stainless 8tw 22-250. Personally, I'd go stainless if it's close. Might get more for the barrel takeoff.

 

[Matt5266]

Wanted to post this early black Friday deal I got from eurooptic. 1:8 twist, 16 inch barrel. Thread it and rock on..... or use the action. Price would be $575 with rebate.

 

[ropeup79]

Wanted to post this early black Friday deal I got from eurooptic. 1:8 twist, 16 inch barrel. Thread it and rock on..... or use the action. Price would be $575 with rebate.

Beat me to it but it’s a pretty good deal too.

 

[wind gypsy]

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/tikka-t3x-lite-308-win-matte-black-bolt-action-synthetic-stock-rifle/0000000324284

$594 with code “HARVEST24”

Edit - that also includes the rebate.

Thanks, very convenient since I live close to a store and thus don't need to coordinate shipping with another FFL.

 

[davsco]

damn, jaoutdoors jacked up their prices again, a lotta coin for just the action. $925 for a lefty stainless magnum action!

 

[Steve300xcw]

oh you're one of those people?

$725

Tikka T3x Lite LH 7mm Rem Mag SS SYN 24.3" Barrel Rifle JRTXB470

Tikka T3x Lite LH 7mm Rem Mag SS SYN 24.3" Barrel Rifle JRTXB470 | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[pjohnson8168]

Have my mind pretty much made up to grab a tikka 223 for a trainer, unfortunately caliber minimums will keep me from using it from hunting in most states I typically hunt in. I am a little torn between the T3X 16" and the Roughtech Ranch. If my math is right there would be an approximate $300 difference after I put a rail, thread, and adapter on the standard T3. Other than the extra traction on the Roughtech, the fluted barrel and bolt are just aesthetics and I dont see any need for them.

Am I missing something on leaning towards the standard T3X 16" vs the Roughtech Ranch..?

 

[Steve300xcw]

nope

 

[wind gypsy]

Have my mind pretty much made up to grab a tikka 223 for a trainer, unfortunately caliber minimums will keep me from using it from hunting in most states I typically hunt in. I am a little torn between the T3X 16" and the Roughtech Ranch. If my math is right there would be an approximate $300 difference after I put a rail, thread, and adapter on the standard T3. Other than the extra traction on the Roughtech, the fluted barrel and bolt are just aesthetics and I dont see any need for them.

Am I missing something on leaning towards the standard T3X 16" vs the Roughtech Ranch..?

No.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Going to pick up my donor from PSA this afternoon. $703 out the door with tax and shipping. Not too great that they still charge you $19 to have it shipped to the store, but it was still a good deal. Will end up being $628 after the rebate.

 

[davsco]

oh you're one of those people?

not sure if directed at me, and if so, what that means?

in any event, for my latest, i did actually buy a complete 7rm for the action, to put together a 6.5 prc. was cheaper than buying just an action from JA, although a little more work.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

not sure if directed at me, and if so, what that means?

Probably a good natured joke about you needing a lefty action.

 

[Flynhunt]

@wind gypsy what are you planning to build? I’m considering a 6 creed on a tikka. Trying to find out if there is a best donor cartridge, especially if planning to use the factory mag. More specifically, will a short action donor be fine with the bolt stop and mag spacer, or would the longer version allow you to optimize cartridge length?

 

[swavescatter]

Best resale:

My guess would be an 8 twist 22-250. Lots of guys building 22 creeds that would pay good money for an 8 twist 224 barrel. 2nd choice is 6.5 creed as those are popular caliber as well.

Best overall:

8 twist 243 if you can find one is ideal since the gunsmith can just set back the barrel and you have a 6 creed.

Choice depends on what you can find and at what price.

 

[wind gypsy]

@wind gypsy what are you planning to build? I’m considering a 6 creed on a tikka. Trying to find out if there is a best donor caliber, especially if planning to use the factory mag. More specifically, will a short action donor be fine with the bolt stop and mag spacer, or would the longer version allow you to optimize cartridge length?

6.5 creed is what I’ve used, they come with the m+ mag which is longer than the m mag that I believe comes with 308, 7/08, 243, 22-250, etc.

Most 6 creed ammo will still be short enough to not be limited by a standard m mag though. With 108 EH and 109 ELDm I end up around 2.80” it seems.

 

[Flynhunt]

Thanks. The $629 .308 option has looked quite good if it feeds and loads the 6 creed fine

 

[wind gypsy]

Thanks. The $629 .308 option has looked quite good if it feeds and loads the 6 creed fine

I’ve never tried it but the internet says 2.83” in the standard m mags. That is enough for any 6 creed ammo I’ve loaded but there’s a chance it might be limiting if you wanted to be on the lands with something like a 112 MB.

You’ll want more than one mag anyway and tikka mags are pretty cheap.