Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[Gadjet]

Here’s an updated version of my 6.5 PRC. It’s now in a short action XLR with the C-6 buttstock. Just did some pressure testing with the 147s and with 58 grains of N565 I’m getting 2880 FPS with this 18” barrel
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That's a sweet setup! How do you like the bipod?

 

[Deadspace]

That's a sweet setup! How do you like the bipod?

I like it a lot. Very light, easy on off, and does what I need it to do. If I need rock solid stability, I use my tripod with the anvil 30 head.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I ordered a McMillan game warden lr, and have a 24” proof 6creed prefit showing up Friday for my newest tikka.

Inletted or flat top?

 

[Hunter609]

Inletted or flat top?

Inlet ordered through unknown munitions

 

[Mountainrancher]

Inlet ordered through unknown munitions

Didn’t realize they were offering them yet. Did you call or was it on the website?

 

[Lawnboi]

Mcmillan now list the game warden LR avaliable in a tikka inlet.

I have to fight the urge to order one. Just not different enough from my eh1s to justify.

Next tikka I’ll give one a go

 

[Gonewest]

Most recent. 18” 7prc. Carbonsix featherweight barrel, stockys vg2, Sportsmatch rings, tenmile 3-18x50. Waiting on the UM rings to come in.

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Do you know the weight minus the suppressor?

 

[151727]

Following

 

[TxLite]

Do you know the weight minus the suppressor?

Didn’t happen to grab a weight before mounting the scope, but this is the weight without the Atlas and the suppressor. this weight also includes 3-4oz for the silencerco brake as well. I’ve also been considering saving ~.5lb and moving to a nxs 2.5-10. So there’s potential to cut roughly .5-.75lb by going direct thread and swapping scopes.





Edit to add- I posted this on a different thread but this is my buddy’s nearly identical build in 7mm-08 to give you an idea without the pic rail, scope, rings, and brake. The only difference besides cartridge and action material is the barrel profile and the bottom metal. His barrel is sendero and mine is featherweight, and I’m using a MT bottom metal while he stayed with the plastic factory one

 

[Gonewest]

Didn’t happen to grab a weight before mounting the scope, but this is the weight without the Atlas and the suppressor. this weight also includes 3-4oz for the silencerco brake as well. I’ve also been considering saving ~.5lb and moving to a nxs 2.5-10. So there’s potential to cut roughly .5-.75lb by going direct thread and swapping scopes.

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Thanks for the response. I’m considering the same scope in a build similar to yours.

 

[TxLite]

Thanks for the response. I’m considering the same scope in a build similar to yours.

I like the scope, but it does feel pretty top heavy on such a light rifle in my opinion

 

[ORhunter74]

Most recent. 18” 7prc. Carbonsix featherweight barrel, stockys vg2, Sportsmatch rings, tenmile 3-18x50. Waiting on the UM rings to come in.

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How do you like that stock? Are you able to compare it to any other big name carbon
stocks? I’ve been eyeballing that stock for a while but haven’t heard much in the way of reviews.

 

[TxLite]

How do you like that stock? Are you able to compare it to any other big name carbon
stocks? I’ve been eyeballing that stock for a while but haven’t heard much in the way of reviews.

I’ve got a Mesa on my 7-08 and had a Mesa on the 7 prc before trying the Stocky
Of the 2 examples I’ve had from each company I’ve found-

The Stocky’s were several ounces lighter than my Mesa’s

The Stocky’s both had more quality issues than both Mesa’s. The Mesa’s were both good to go out of the box. The Stocky’s were both very tight on the action, the bottom metal didn’t quite sit right, neither came with recoil lugs like they were supposed to, and both came covered in scuffs and scratches. I also couldn’t get the Mountain Tactical mags to seat/feed with my Stocky, but they did work with my Mesa. I think with additional tinkering I could’ve had it going but ultimately didn’t need them. The front sling swivel stud on my Stocky was set too deep for my picatinny screw, so I had to relieve material from the inside of the stock to let it sit where it needed to for the screw to catch

When shooting I find that on my 7-08 the Mesa works great. I’m able to watch impacts well and really like the stock. I haven’t shot my buddy’s 7-08 with the Stocky yet so i don’t have a direct apples to apples comparison on that cartridge. On my 7 prc I’ve only had 1 range session with the Stocky and 2 with the Mesa. With the additional recoil of the 7 prc I’ve found the muzzle flip is more pronounced with the Mesa. I’m still developing a load so I haven’t taken it out past 100 yet but I find the Stocky to have a little less tendency to want to jump than the Mesa. It’s hard to quantify at 100 yards so I’m interested to see how it does at 4-500.
Accuracy with both has been great. I’ve shot some of my best groups with the Mesa on that 7-08. I like that the Mesa is pillar bedded and wish the Stocky had them.
I think both are great stocks and you get what you pay for with each.

 

[kswaterfowl]

Here is my most recent one, started life as a 223 t3x, is now a 6mm arc with a 20” light Palma contour preferred prefit. Need to get out and put a couple 10 round groups on paper but it’s a shooter.
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I bet thats a sweet shooting little rig. I love those little 6mm's.

 

[ORhunter74]

I’ve got a Mesa on my 7-08 and had a Mesa on the 7 prc before trying the Stocky
Of the 2 examples I’ve had from each company I’ve found-

The Stocky’s were several ounces lighter than my Mesa’s

The Stocky’s both had more quality issues than both Mesa’s. The Mesa’s were both good to go out of the box. The Stocky’s were both very tight on the action, the bottom metal didn’t quite sit right, neither came with recoil lugs like they were supposed to, and both came covered in scuffs and scratches. I also couldn’t get the Mountain Tactical mags to seat/feed with my Stocky, but they did work with my Mesa. I think with additional tinkering I could’ve had it going but ultimately didn’t need them. The front sling swivel stud on my Stocky was set too deep for my picatinny screw, so I had to relieve material from the inside of the stock to let it sit where it needed to for the screw to catch

When shooting I find that on my 7-08 the Mesa works great. I’m able to watch impacts well and really like the stock. I haven’t shot my buddy’s 7-08 with the Stocky yet so i don’t have a direct apples to apples comparison on that cartridge. On my 7 prc I’ve only had 1 range session with the Stocky and 2 with the Mesa. With the additional recoil of the 7 prc I’ve found the muzzle flip is more pronounced with the Mesa. I’m still developing a load so I haven’t taken it out past 100 yet but I find the Stocky to have a little less tendency to want to jump than the Mesa. It’s hard to quantify at 100 yards so I’m interested to see how it does at 4-500.
Accuracy with both has been great. I’ve shot some of my best groups with the Mesa on that 7-08. I like that the Mesa is pillar bedded and wish the Stocky had them.
I think both are great stocks and you get what you pay for with each.

Thank you for that detailed reply! Exactly the kind of real world comparison I was looking for! I think the Mesa might be where I end up. Much appreciated!!

 

[151727]

I like it a lot. Very light, easy on off, and does what I need it to do. If I need rock solid stability, I use my tripod with the anvil 30 head.

Is this the Pro Hunt Tac?

 

[Deadspace]

Is this the Pro Hunt Tac?

Yeah but it’s a Frankenstein version. I had a pro hunt body and bought some tall tac legs for it a few years ago

 

[Juan_ID]

I bet thats a sweet shooting little rig. I love those little 6mm's.

It’s been a blast so far, I really like it. Wasn’t sure what I was going to think of it initially but I’m happy. Just wish I’d have gone with a lighter contour as it’s heavier than I’d like. I plan to carry it around this year for deer.

 

[Hunter609]

Got it put together last night. Still needs cerakote on the action and will be going in a game warden lr when it comes in. Grabbing lower scope rings for it today.

 

[TheViking]

Nothing too fancy -

Tikka T3X Roughtech 6.5 PRC

Mesa Precision stock

Unknown Munitions 3 port SS pro brake

Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42 MOA scope

Hawkins Long Range Hybrid Rings


8#s 14ozs fully dressed

Originally had a Nightforce SHV 4-14x50, picatinny rail and rings on it. And it was 9#s 6ozs

I put it on a diet - definitely notice the weight difference!