Cheapest Tikka donor at the moment?

[khuber84]

Where's the cheapest place to get a blue Tikka 478 bolt fave Tikka at today? I just ordered another Rokstok, likely gonna do a 20in 6gt. Idk if I can get into something for under $600 or not.

 

[Taudisio]

Where's the cheapest place to get a blue Tikka 478 bolt fave Tikka at today? I just ordered another Rokstok, likely gonna do a 20in 6gt. Idk if I can get into something for under $600 or not.

I bought a blued Tikka at a pawn shop for $450. Muzzle had rust and pitting, I think it sat at the shop for a while before I snagged it for the action. No issues on the action.

 

[Shortschaf]

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Im sure you already checked here. A little over $600 as you predicted. But shouldnt be much over after ffl+tax+shipping

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Local shops have “used” Tikkas quite often. They always look brand new to me.

 

[khuber84]

I've hit up most the local stores for a used Tikka, they're all still asking high prices beacaue they're dumb, and list everything at msrp. I'll have to hit up some pawn shops. I'd personally prefer a new one. Might just have to settle in a Euro model. They have a 270win for $580

 

[il_cop]

Scopelist had a 350 legend for $535 a few weeks ago if your looking to build a 6arc or something with that bolt face.

 

[khuber84]

Scopelist had a 350 legend for $535 a few weeks ago if your looking to build a 6arc or something with that bolt face.

Yeah I've thought about that, but the unproven setup of arc on the Tikka, without a waterman mag, is a lil concerning. A 350 legend from Euro/Scopelist is 1000% the way to go a semi custom Tikka 223/arc build. I found a win 270 for $580, will likely go this route. It's likely gonna be a #2 or #3 sporter, 6gt with 120fb(possibly 6br variant). T3x mags haven't been totally proven in the gt/br cartridges, so I'll likely open up the rokstok to use the redsnake aics short action hunter dbm.

 

[il_cop]

Definitely more versatile with the standard bolt face. I fiddled with the idea of the arc and arrived at the same conclusion you did. Couldn't have articulated my concerns better.

 

[Antares]

I bought a used stainless T3 for my last project for $550. Seemed reasonable to me for the action and trigger.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

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Im sure you already checked here. A little over $600 as you predicted. But shouldnt be much over after ffl+tax+shipping

Add another 100 bucks, plus local FFL transfer. I have had three friends buy tikkas on their clearance the last couple of months.

 

[Undrcoverrednek]

It appears from the Basspro hunting sale ad (and their website today) that there is a $75 rebate for "qualifying models" of the T3X. You might check into that before ordering.

 

[Lawnboi]

If you have a fleet farm local, they have some tikka deals for 650 for a blued lite, plus 20% off sale price going on.

Was hard to walk past but I don’t need more guns

* edit, extra sale price excludes firearms.

 

[bpitcher]

Dahlonega Armory has some pretty good pricing on the threaded models. Might get a little more for the take off barrel...

Last time I ordered from them they didn't charge tax.

 

[khuber84]

Dahlonega Armory has some pretty good pricing on the threaded models. Might get a little more for the take off barrel...

Last time I ordered from them they didn't charge tax.

I'm in Montana so no sales tax, plus I have a local guy who charges me no transfer fees. So I'll just be out price plus shipping. I'll reach out to dahlonega armory!

 

[gtriple]

I’ve bought a lot of Tikkas for under $600 on ARMSLIST.

 

[KenLee]

If you have a fleet farm local, they have some tikka deals for 650 for a blued lite, plus 20% off sale price going on.

Was hard to walk past but I don’t need more guns

* edit, extra sale price excludes firearms.

"don't need more guns"
If i ever say this, the end is near...for me anyway.

 

[Lawnboi]

"don't need more guns"
If i ever say this, the end is near...for me anyway.

I’m all about barrels and components now. I have a hard time keeping up with more than 3 rifles.

 

[gtriple]

I’m all about barrels and components now. I have a hard time keeping up with more than 3 rifles.

What’s your 3 rifles? I’m having a hard time narrowing mine down. I’ve got Tikkas in 223, 22CM, 6.5PRC, and 7PRC. And I want to add a 6mm at some point, but I’m thinking that I’ll turn the 6.5PRC into a 6UM.

 

[Lawnboi]

What’s your 3 rifles? I’m having a hard time narrowing mine down. I’ve got Tikkas in 223, 22CM, 6.5PRC, and 7PRC. And I want to add a 6mm at some point, but I’m thinking that I’ll turn the 6.5PRC into a 6UM.

Right now I have a 6 dasher for comps, it weights like 22lbs.

I have another 6 dasher that’s 10lbs for hunting. This case gives me the most barrel life and a bullet going 2000fps at the furthest range id shoot, ~500 yds.

Last I got a 223 for shorter range deer, prairie dogs and plinking. Might make it a 223ai.


Someday if I feel the need I’ll add a magnum, probably a 7, around 14lbs. I don’t see a need to currently.

I also would really like a heavy 300 Norma for elr but just can’t justify that one either, not enough time.

I don’t count my rimfire either as rifles.

 

[flyfisher117]

My local ranch store has had a blued .308 sitting on the shelf for $550 for a few months now. It’s been tempting me hard just to have on hand. They also have all their tikka mags on clearance.