Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[Clarktar]

Hey fellas, for those that had new barrels installed, did you have any action work/truing done?

I did not as well.

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[UglyDog223]

Looks great! Any idea of the total weight? Thinking about getting a 7mag SL and doing something similar to this.

So just got a scale. 7 lbs 12oz empty mag and no bipod.
8 lb 9 oz with the bipod

 

[MuleyFever]

I have seen a lot of Tikka prefits for sale. Does screwing on a quality prefit tend to produce good results or do Tikka need the actions worked? I have heard the actions are usually pretty true.

 

[fatbacks]

I screwed on a Tikka prefit last week with no trueing, cleaned and went to the range. After fouling this was my first group with factory 147 ELDM:

First group with factory 143 ELDX:

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[Totoro]

Thanks for the info fellas!

 

[khuber84]

I screwed on a Tikka prefit last week with no trueing, cleaned and went to the range. After fouling this was my first group with factory 147 ELDM:

Who's prefit? Looks to shoot quite well. I'm thinking bout doing one up for factory ammo/truck gun.

 

[fatbacks]

Who's prefit? Looks to shoot quite well. I'm thinking bout doing one up for factory ammo/truck gun.

Proof Carbon Chambered in 6.5 PRC. Surprised how well it shoots and might not even do load development for this one.


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[Ellison3dpro]

Mine was a prefit....carbonsix, cheaper than proof. Shoots just as good. Awesome barrels.

 

[mt100gr.]

Proof Carbon Chambered in 6.5 PRC. Surprised how well it shoots and might not even do load development for this one.


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You guys going the Tikka prefit route - how are you removing the factory barrels? What tools? DIY? I only ask because I have heard that they can be a real bear to pull - specifically the Tikkas.

 

[Ellison3dpro]

You guys going the Tikka prefit route - how are you removing the factory barrels? What tools? DIY? I only ask because I have heard that they can be a real bear to pull - specifically the Tikkas.

I just sent mine into my smith, not sure what he used. He didnt seem to have any issues.

 

[fatbacks]

Mine was a prefit....carbonsix, cheaper than proof. Shoots just as good. Awesome barrels.

I want to try out a carbon six at some point.

For the military/veteran folks you can get a discount deal on two Proof Barrels each year. That’s the route I went.


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[Ellison3dpro]

I want to try out a carbon six at some point.

For the military/veteran folks you can get a discount deal on two Proof Barrels each year. That’s the route I went.


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I didnt know that....I'm looking for another barrel. What's the discount?

 

[fatbacks]

I signed up through https://www.expertvoice.com/ and then joined the military/veteran team. Access to discounts on a few hundred brands to include Proof, Vortex, First Lite, etc. The discount you get is definitely worth it.

 

[flyinsquirel]

Do the Tikka prefits require a nut like a Savage?

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[amassi]

Do the Tikka prefits require a nut like a Savage?

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No, they thread onto the action

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[flyinsquirel]

No, they thread onto the action

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So they are already headapaced? That's great. I might have to try one out.

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[Ellison3dpro]

No.

 

[blacktail sniper]

Drop in fit.


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Which B&C model is that may put one on my t3 270 wsm that is coming

 

[Trr15]

Which B&C model is that may put one on my t3 270 wsm that is coming

The Lite Hunter model w/aluminum block. You can find them at Stocky's Stocks. They're listed at $285 currently.

 

[RAM190Hog]

Awesome rifles here. Looking for feedback on stock choice. My build starts w Tikka T3X .30-06, ordered a Proof Prefit Barrel, sendero contour. Planning a VX-3 or 5 up top. My goal is a reasonably light versatile mountain rifle.

Based on my research my options for Tikka inlet, and Proof Sendero include:

AGC Privateer, Alpine Hunter
McMillan Game Hunter, Game Warden
Mesa Altitude (although it sounds like production of Tikka inletting may be on hold)
Wildcat? Not sure if Barrel channel avail

I like the Privateer, but I feel the 28” stock is too short for a 24” Barrel. Leaning towards the McMillan Game Warden or AGC Alpine Hunter.

I’ve never owned a rifle w more vertical stock, is it still appropriate for mountain hunts?

Also have concerns about balance. The Proof Sendero is actually roughly 1/2 lb heavier than the stock Tikka Barrel. Would a slightly heavier stock be more appropriate to prevent the rifle from being to muzzle heavy? Or would that not be a factor?

Thanks for any advice or recommendations.