Best Tikka prefit steel barrel

[ResearchinStuff]

Yes, osprey 3b I just received on Saturday. I'm a little ticked, really didn't want to use an adapter on this gun.

 

[Lawnboi]

Yes, osprey 3b I just received on Saturday. I'm a little ticked, really didn't want to use an adapter on this gun.

I hear you, I would be too.

I was considering going 5/8 on a 18” 6 creed but now I might just stick with 9/16.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

It'd be a lot easier to decide if you had any idea what the muzzle diameter would be. This thing better shoot ragged holes.

 

[Lawnboi]

It'd be a lot easier to decide if you had any idea what the muzzle diameter would be. This thing better shoot ragged holes.

The way they contour is just different from industry standard. I was told when I enquired, when I ordered the 22cm barrel that sometimes on goofy stuff like short barrels they adjust to blend it better. Who knows.

The two I have also hammer. My 6 creed barrel is almost 1k rounds in and still shooting excellent.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Just talked to PVA, they say that each barrel is uniquely tapered in-house, and that regardless of length, every barrel of the same contour ends up with the same diameter at the muzzle. I'm going to have this one rethreaded 1/2x28 and use a basic bushing to get back up to 5/8x24 with an adequate shoulder for my CGS can.

If you're going to order a PVA prefit, definitely give them a call and talk about what the final muzzle diameter is going to be if it's important to you in any way, they're very personable on the phone.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Just talked to PVA, they say that each barrel is uniquely tapered in-house, and that regardless of length, every barrel of the same contour ends up with the same diameter at the muzzle. I'm going to have this one rethreaded 1/2x28 and use a basic bushing to get back up to 5/8x24 with an adequate shoulder for my CGS can.

If you're going to order a PVA prefit, definitely give them a call and talk about what the final muzzle diameter is going to be if it's important to you in any way, they're very personable on the phone.

You don't have to. Just because TBAC recommends .1" of engagement, it doesn't mean you have to have that. I DT a suppressor on a barrel that is .695" at the muzzle and it does just fine. Just make sure to snug it up good.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

my can is a cgs. I tested it last night, definitely not enough engagement for me to feel comfortable.

 

[amassi]

Preffered barrel blanks has a lite shouldered contour
It’s a t3x lite but they’ll contour a shoulder for a suppressor during contouring or the .750 taperless has plenty of shoulder for close to the same weight


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[Elite]

Did quite a bit of digging on this topic a few weeks ago when on the market for a 6cm tikka prefit.

Ending up feeling pretty confident ordering from PBB. Groups will confirm my choice in June hopefully.

Any feedback on the barrel? Looing for a lightweight prefit for a tikka now

 

[sickles107]

Any feedback on the barrel? Looing for a lightweight prefit for a tikka now

Post #38 page 2. Got about 300 rounds down it yet, still shoots tight

 

[kswaterfowl]

I've been really impressed with my pbb 22-250 prefit. I will definitely order another prefit from them.

 

[Packmansion]

just popped a factory tikka off and swapped it for a PBB 6.5 Creedmoor. Making a PRS build. Tikka factory popped off easily, took me 10 seconds with a viper, wheeler #1 and a 3 pound hammer. whack spin, no marks on the barrel. I ordered some lapua brass with small primer. Will have some data soon to share.

 

[UKA]

My factory Tikka barrel shoots factory Hornady 0.3-0.5 MOA ammo. I ordered two PVA barrels in 6.5 PRC and 6 Dasher, both barrels are very, very inconsistent. They do not shoot non-factory ammo or handloads. They are very inconsistent in their turnaround times. I will not order any more barrels from them.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

How tight are you torquing them to the action?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

My factory Tikka barrel shoots factory Hornady 0.3-0.5 MOA ammo. I ordered two PVA barrels in 6.5 PRC and 6 Dasher, both barrels are very, very inconsistent. They do not shoot non-factory ammo or handloads. They are very inconsistent in their turnaround times. I will not order any more barrels from them.

For all:
This post is not congruent with the vast majority of our experiences with PVA, which have been overwhelmingly positive. Take a new accounts single digit post count complaints with a very large grain of salt. Highly doubtful that this poster has reached out to Josh to troubleshoot and still come to this conclusion.

 

[UKA]

How tight are you torquing them to the action?

I tried 75 feet and 100 feet. Nothing helps.

For all:
This post is not congruent with the vast majority of our experiences with PVA, which have been overwhelmingly positive. Take a new accounts single digit post count complaints with a very large grain of salt. Highly doubtful that this poster has reached out to Josh to troubleshoot and still come to this conclusion.

When I was choosing a barrel for my rifle I found this thread with reviews about PVA so I decided to order two barrels from them. I understand you are advertising their products?

 

[WyldGoose]

My PVA shoots awesome, just about 200 rounds through it. When it’s done, I’ll order another one from them.

 

[UKA]

Can someone tell me where I can order a Bartlein barrel for the Tikka?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Bugholes

 

[Harvey_NW]

Can someone tell me where I can order a Bartlein barrel for the Tikka?

Or RedHawk Rifles and hand it off or have it shipped to a gunsmith of your choice to chamber and fit up.