Donor Tikka for 300wsm build?

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I want to build a 300wsm on a tikka action. My goal is to start with a long action so I can run the big long bullets and still fit the magazine. I will also add a pre-fit so I can choose the length and have it threaded for suppressor.

The question is what is the best caliber to start with (Assuming I will replace the barrel)? I am thinking the 7rem mag will get me the best start. Does anyone know if the 7rem magazine will fit 300wsm rounds?
 
Here is your best bet. https://www.eurooptic.com/jrtxe341-tikka-tikka-t3x-lite-.300-wsm-syn-243--barrel-mpn-jr

Put a long-action bolt stop in it, get some LA mags or a couple of HCA mags, and any other mods you want and you will be good to go.

If you want SS, it is a bit more, but still better than buying something else and rebarreling. https://www.eurooptic.com/jrtxb341-tikka-tikka-t3x-lite-.300-wsm-s-s-syn-243--barrel-mp
Thanks. But wouldn't this approach just add the cost of buying a long action bolt stop?

I am still going to replace the barrel no matter what I start with.
 
Thanks. But wouldn't this approach just add the cost of buying a long action bolt stop?

I am still going to replace the barrel no matter what I start with.

A bolt stop is $30. Less if you get someone to sell you a take-off factory one.

As for rebarreling, Tikka barrels are some of the best factory barrels on the market, but it is your money. I would just hate for you to build something that ends up being the same, or worse, than the factory offering.
 
I am thinking the 7rem mag will get me the best start. Does anyone know if the 7rem magazine will fit 300wsm rounds?
No, the L magazine that Tikka uses for all magnum and non-magnum long action cartridges won work with the .300 WSM, its just a bit too fat. It does however fit in a PRC mag.
 
I have a Tikka 300 win mag I am wanting to sell. Never been fired, barrel has been threaded 1/2x28 but left factory length. Barrel and action have been cerakoted black, tikka tactical pic rail installed. Was initially thinking about building a 6.5 PRC off of it but have since been thinking about dropping down some to a 6 creed
 
6.5 PRC, because the magazine will work for WSM and the barrel is worth selling as it's still a "hot" caliber. I used a 300WM for my WSM project with Mountain Tactical magazine
 
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