Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[stiwarrior]

You could call it his opinion that Lee is a terrible gunsmith but the fact his rifle has had so many problems make it more of a fact “in my opinion”! I have a OMR rifle as well and basically have the same issues. Yes you can order a prefit and it shoots good but that speaks nothing to his gunsmith issues. I have taken my rifle to a real gunsmith for the second time to fix problems. Currently I am seeing if the chambering can be smoothed out because I was having issues with extraction of my spent cartridges after a few times fired brass. Crazy how rough it was after simply shinning a light down it. Last word but after looking into it there seems to be a bunch of issues with OMR rifles like Ucsdryder is having.

And thats exactly why I own 3 tikka rifles, simple gunsmithing issues, fairly simple rifle, install my own prefits and never need to take it to a gunsmith.

 

[Ucsdryder]

And thats exactly why I own 3 tikka rifles, simple gunsmithing issues, fairly simple rifle, install my own prefits and never need to take it to a gunsmith.

Can’t argue with that. Tikka had become the ultimate diy custom gun.

 

[Bigdave]

Just finished this one today. KRG bravo stock, Proof Research prefit, Jard trigger, Leupold VX-5 HD 3-15. 300WSM

Can’t wait to shoot it next weekend, 9.4 lbs ammo and all.

 

[stiwarrior]

nice! What length of barrel did you go with?

 

[Bigdave]

24”

 

[Hunter609]

Got the barrel today and put together. 9# 13 oz with 5 rounds, bipod and suppressor.

 

[BCsteve]

View attachment 419820Got the barrel today and put together. 9# 13 oz with 5 rounds, bipod and suppressor.

Nice rifle. Which stock is this?

 

[Hunter609]

Nice rifle. Which stock is this?

Mesa altitude

 

[carsonkeys]

6.5 CM in KRG Bravo. I’ve been really enjoying tinkering with and shooting this set up.

 

[Twtxga]

300 win mag, mesa stock. 9lb with scope and bipod

 

[KnuckleChild]

7mm08 superlite, painted stock, vertical tikka grip, Kydex cheek riser, Spartan pro hunt bipod. Vortex viper 4-16x44 as shown, since taken off.

Currently I have the gun stripped down, Lumley pillar kit and some probed on the way to bed the action, widened forend, and a trijicon accupoint 3-9x40 with lower rings going on.

 

[JDbon]

I wish I never found this forum...

 

[JDbon]

New member/long time lurker here and a new Tikka owner. Own a few other name brand rifles (Savage, Browning, Ruger) but never a Tikka. Felt a few/know some people with Tikkas and all have super smooth actions/say good things about them. That being said, I knew Tikka makes great rifles and after reading through all 89 pages within 5 months, I had a few things planned and Sportsman finally had the rifle in stock that I've been eying. I picked up a T3x Superlite chambered in 300WSM back in January or February but haven't got to shoot it yet. Been at the gunsmith for a few months to get a few things done to it. While I was waiting, I picked up another Tikka because of this forum, a 308 Veil K2.

308-Nothing custom really.

Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Boone and C
Rugged Surge Suppressor
3 port rugged brake
Talley sports match rings med height
Flatline Ops halo x 30mm bubble leveler
Mountain tactical 20 moa Picatinny rail
MT billit magazine
Limbsaver

9.25lbs loaded with 5rd and sling. No suppressor
Stock trigger was at 3lb 5.6oz
New trigger pull 1lb 15.3oz


300WSM-Kinda custom, Cerakote, flutes, threaded barrel and dip lol

Leupold MARK 5HD 5-25X56 M1C3 ILLUM. FFP PR-1MOA
3 port rugged brake
Vortex precision match rings 1” height
Flatline Ops halo x bubble leveler
MT Bottom metal
Mountain tactical 20 moa Picatinny rail
Limbsaver

3lb stock trigger
2lbs 4oz trigger After adjustment
6.83lb bare rifle with rugged 3port brake
9.03lb w/ scope no mag/bullet/sling
9.37lbs 3+1 rounds fully loaded w/sling
9.59lbs 4+1 rounds fully loaded w/sling
A hair over 10# w/ suppressor 4+1rds
A hair under 10# w/ suppressor 3+1rds

Cerakoted midnight bronze
Fluted bolt.
Threaded and timed barrel/brake
Dip stock to kuiu verde

Haven't decided if I want to run a bipod. If I do, it'll be a Spartan Jav Pro Hunt Tac.

No current photos sorry. Been busy with life. New dad, new career and 6 new firearms to shoot but no time. 2 of those are Tikkas I'll update photos whenever I get out.

And sorry for the long post!

Life is good

 

[Deerfield]

How stupid does the factory barrel look in a stock cut for a carbon barrel? Anybody have any pictures?

 

[Lawnboi]

How stupid does the factory barrel look in a stock cut for a carbon barrel? Anybody have any pictures?

It looks like you think. More float is more better.

Last few stocks I ordered big, so I never have to worry about it. Currently have my 223 factory barrel in a channel cut for an m24. Function over fashion, tight to barrel stocks can go away anytime now.

You can find a picture of the rifle back somewhere in this thread.

 

[JeffRaines]

View attachment 419820Got the barrel today and put together. 9# 13 oz with 5 rounds, bipod and suppressor.

How does that barrel shoot?

 

[Stu]

Behold, the Mule.

Not-so adjustable raised buttpad
Aerospace tape and wood pulp composite cheek riser
Big bolt cover doohickey
Infinitely customizable CTS system
Infinitely customizable CTS system refill
Backyard Customs kydex brass exhaust
Imported Finnish vertical grip
Extra power magazine (150%)
Integrated muzzle cover dispenser
600%x42 Super Sniper scope
SportsMach84 rings

Follow me for more tips and tricks.

 

[woods89]

View attachment 423653

Behold, the Mule.

Not-so adjustable raised buttpad
Aerospace tape and wood pulp composite cheek riser
Big bolt cover doohickey
Infinitely customizable CTS system
Infinitely customizable CTS system refill
Backyard Customs kydex brass exhaust
Imported Finnish vertical grip
Extra power magazine (150%)
Integrated muzzle cover dispenser
600%x42 Super Sniper scope
SportsMach84 rings

Follow me for more tips and tricks.

Best of all, the carbon is in the barrel where it belongs, not on the outside.......

.......unless you've changed your cleaning habits recently.....

 

[Stu]

Best of all, the carbon is in the barrel where it belongs, not on the outside.......

.......unless you've changed your cleaning habits recently.....

You're right, I forgot a feature.

Automatic dry-lube bore conditioning system

 

[JeffRaines]

Best of all, the carbon is in the barrel where it belongs, not on the outside.......

.......unless you've changed your cleaning habits recently.....

I recently ordered a 280ai barrel for a Tikka(that I’ll post when it gets here) and yeah, I couldn’t see spending the extra cash for what, at least in my opinion and research, is a cosmetic feature more than its functional.