Custom Tikka T3X Builds

[Eagle]

I used all Mountain Tactical parts on both my Tikkas and I am happy with it. My .308 weighs 7#5oz with a Leupold vx3HD 3.5x10x40 empty mag and shoots 1/2" groups with factory Federal Barnes TSX 165 and my 7mmRM weights 8#7oz with a Leupold vx5HD 3x15x44 empty mag and shoots 5/8" groups with Federal Barnes TSX 160. My .308 we pretty dang light. I reach for it most of the time.

Nice! I’ve got a T3x superlite 6.5cr that with scope (vx3i 4-14x44) and mag weighs 6#8oz. I’m hoping each of these rifles will come in right at 7 all up.

 

[2-Stix]

Nice! I’ve got a T3x superlite 6.5cr that with scope (vx3i 4-14x44) and mag weighs 6#8oz. I’m hoping each of these rifles will come in right at 7 all up.

Man that's a REALY lite rifle! Awesome!

 

[Eagle]

Man that's a REALY lite rifle! Awesome!

The wildcat stocks really help trim the weight off these tikka's. If I had all the various modifications I've got listed for the two I'm having built, aside from the barrel changes, the 6.5cr would be closer to 6 pounds.

 

[2-Stix]

The wildcat stocks really help trim the weight off these tikka's. If I had all the various modifications I've got listed for the two I'm having built, aside from the barrel changes, the 6.5cr would be closer to 6 pounds.

Ya I looked into them and figured out that was how you did it. Good action!

 

[Balderdash]

If you still have to have a 28 nos, It's not a huge deal to get 3.6 out of a Tikka. AICS bottom metal for 3.715 mags and few minor action modifications and you'll be in business.

 

[JPGreg]

Just got mine in the mail, here’s what it weighs filled and sanded
Doing another build with a 7mm-08 Tikka T3X

 

[JPGreg]

Here’s my Sheep setup
Tikka 280ai in a Wildcat stock
Microcell recoil pad
MTNGear titanium bolt handle
Lumley Titanium lug
Fluted bolt
Talley Rings
Z5 Swaro

 

[Wrongside]

Ive been considering a similar plan, with a 7PRC Tikka build. Essentially an exact copy of my Tikka Wildcat 6.5CM. It’s one of my all time favorite rifles.

But apparently the 7PRC isn’t a great fit in the T3x action, due to OAL limitations? Look forward to your finished build and your thoughts once you’ve used it a bit.

I currently have two Tikka T3X actions with a smith, one magnum, one standard, and he'll be building a 7 PRC and 6.5-284 off the actions. I plan to make these guns clones of one another so that I can hopefully transition back and forth seamlessly between them.

 

[lak2004]

Ive been considering a similar plan, with a 7PRC Tikka build. Essentially an exact copy of my Tikka Wildcat 6.5CM. It’s one of my all time favorite rifles.

View attachment 545224But apparently the 7PRC isn’t a great fit in the T3x action, due to OAL limitations? Look forward to your finished build and your thoughts once you’ve used it a bit.

I've been thinking similarly. Torn between a build or just buying a seekins havak element in 7prc and call it good

 

[Keptwalkin]

Some great setups and pics. More pics please!

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Some great setups and pics. More pics please!

Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

I've been lugging my Tikka Whitetail Hunter 300 WM around for the last 15 years or so, and I'm ready to upgrade to something a little lighter. Am I better off buying a new Tikka t3x lite in SS, or just making upgrades to my current gun? If I kept the current gun, a new stock would cost almost as...

rokslide.com

 

[Wrongside]

Yeah. If I didn’t shoot LH, I’d just buy over the counter options. The feedback on the Seekins rifles seems to be very positive.

I've been thinking similarly. Torn between a build or just buying a seekins havak element in 7prc and call it good

 

[JPGreg]

View attachment 545028
Here’s my Sheep setup
Tikka 280ai in a Wildcat stock
Microcell recoil pad
MTNGear titanium bolt handle
Lumley Titanium lug
Fluted bolt
Talley Rings
Z5 Swaro

6.7lbs scope, sling etc

 

[BAKPAKR]

Can Wildcat send stocks to the states now?

 

[30338]

6.5-284 is a solid choice. I've found that cartridge and its twin are quite light recoiling in 7 pound all up rigs. And very effective on game. Curious to see the Op's final build pics.

Kind of mulling around a lefty 7x64 for some reason.

 

[JPGreg]

Yes
All info here

WILDCAT COMPOSITES - Pricing Page

wildcatcomposites.com

Call them, Stewart is great to work with.

 

[david2duck]

If weight is such a concern why choose a 24” barrel? Why not shorter? Could save a few oz right there.

 

[Eagle]

If weight is such a concern why choose a 24” barrel? Why not shorter? Could save a few oz right there.

I like a balance of weight and well, balance, and velocity. It's an aesthetics thing as well.

 

[Southernfriedwerewolf]

Nice sticks! I love lightweight rifles but have never been able to crack the sub 7.5 sub range , all in

All in for me means on the ground hunting weight … so Rifle, scope, mount , rings, bottom metal, magazine if equipped ,bipod or not, sling, and rifle full of ammunition (3 to 5 rounds typically)

Love to see some examples of lightweight rifles on the scale

Not calling BS but I’m having trouble wrapping my mind around a 6.5 to 7ish pound all hunting rifle

Moreover, I’m keen to hear the cost to build , put together the same

Best

 

[Eagle]

Nice sticks! I love lightweight rifles but have never been able to crack the sub 7.5 sub range , all in

All in for me means on the ground hunting weight … so Rifle, scope, mount , rings, bottom metal, magazine if equipped ,bipod or not, sling, and rifle full of ammunition (3 to 5 rounds typically)

Love to see some examples of lightweight rifles on the scale

Not calling BS but I’m having trouble wrapping my mind around a 6.5 to 7ish pound all hunting rifle

Moreover, I’m keen to hear the cost to build , put together the same

Best

I don't use a bipod or sling, so all up, ammunition in the standard tikka mag and all, my 6.5cm tikka t3x is either 6.5 or 6.7; I'll have to get it on a scale to confirm, but it's certainly attainable.