Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[Brendan]

Almost identical to what I want to do, any idea what the weight is?

As is, just over 9# including one 10-rd CTR Mag, but unloaded.

 

[Dcrafton]

Ok here we are 25 PRC

Tikka action , started as WSM, the blue printed
Trigger spring
McMillan edge tech game hunter stock
26” 1-7.5 twist sendero proof research
Long action bolt stop
7lbs without the scope or rings

131 g blackjack
55.5g Re26
GM210M
3.00 COAL
3160 FPS

VERY FIRST 10 rounds down the tube
First 4 shots to the left are with the magnetospeed attached (not completely in the picture)
1 shot after removing the magneto (low to the right)
Then Zeroed scope
Next 5 are
1 highest by the smith
1 touched below by my buddy
3 in the center red by me
1” squares

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[Dcrafton]

Here is the rifle

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[Oregonboy]

Almost finished:

T3 Lite Stainless in .308 win
Mountain Tactical Bottom Metal
Mountain Tactical Bolt Shroud
Limbsaver pad
Elay Trigger spring
Krylon OD Green stock
DNZ Game Reaper one piece mount
Meopta MeoPro 3.5x10x44

Waiting on a Sterk Bolt knob and it should be done.

 

[DJL2]

Two questions:
1. Stock painting tips? I've mucked it up at least twice. Now I have a very scuffed/roughed factory stock.
2. Limbsavers - better shooting or just more comfortable?

 

[Lawnboi]

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Almost finished:

T3 Lite Stainless in .308 win
Mountain Tactical Bottom Metal
Mountain Tactical Bolt Shroud
Limbsaver pad
Elay Trigger spring
Krylon OD Green stock
DNZ Game Reaper one piece mount
Meopta MeoPro 3.5x10x44

Waiting on a Sterk Bolt knob and it should be done.

Not trying to be a dick. But your action does not appear to be seated correctly on the lug.

 

[Oregonboy]

Not trying to be a dick. But your action does not appear to be seated correctly on the lug.

Could be, I'll PM you.

 

[Deerfield]

Two questions:
1. Stock painting tips? I've mucked it up at least twice. Now I have a very scuffed/roughed factory stock.
2. Limbsavers - better shooting or just more comfortable?

1. I don’t rough up my stocks before painting them. The key is to get everything degreased and clean. Then I just start painting. This process has worked well on the handful of stocks I’ve painted.

2. Both. But the better shooting comes from the fact that the limbsaver makes it more comfortable to shoot. Well worth the little bit of money in my opinion.

 

[ID-Muley]

Has anybody seen a Sterk Titanium bolt handle/ carbon fiber knob in stock? They’re shut down at the US plant due to Covid.

 

[JollyRoger]

Has anybody seen a Sterk Titanium bolt handle/ carbon fiber knob in stock? They’re shut down at the US plant due to Covid.

Sterk has a US plant? I thought it was just a guy in Australia.

I’ve got two bolt handles on the way soon for a CTR and a T1X that I’m excited about


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[ID-Muley]

Sterk has a US plant? I thought it was just a guy in Australia.

I’ve got two bolt handles on the way soon for a CTR and a T1X that I’m excited about


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Yikes I’m looking for a Lumley, not a Sterk. Dang I hate getting mixed up.

 

[Low_Sky]

Yikes I’m looking for a Lumley, not a Sterk. Dang I hate getting mixed up.

Boltknobs.com
Tacticalworks.com

Bolt Knobs is an importer for Lumley. I got my CF/Ti handle from Tactical Works, it came in a tube from Bolt Knobs. No idea who actually made the thing but it fit great with some very minor fitting.


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[renagde]

Yikes I’m looking for a Lumley, not a Sterk. Dang I hate getting mixed up.

Checkout High Velocity Hunting Australia. They have a titanium/carbon fiber bolt handle that I'm really impressed with. I think it might be cheaper too once you figure in the AUD to USD conversion.

 

[slowelk]

@fatbacks @Elkhunter777 - how are you guys liking the Axial precision? Did you shoot your setup before you had the stock? Any accuracy improvements or reduced recoil?

 

[Elkhunter777]

Slowelk.
Shot mine on a McMillan A-5 before the axial.
Big big difference in accuracy and recoil with the axial.
Its a sweet stock.
Mark

 

[fatbacks]

@fatbacks @Elkhunter777 - how are you guys liking the Axial precision? Did you shoot your setup before you had the stock? Any accuracy improvements or reduced recoil?

I had mine in a McMillan game hunter prior. Accuracy was good in both stocks. The axial is lighter but reduces recoil. Between muzzle brakes n more brake and the stock I am able to spot impacts at 300-500 yds highly recommend the axial. You do have to some bedding work on the axial


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[bow_hunt32]

Tikka T3x
Leupold Vx5 HD 3-15x44
Talley LW Low
Mesa Altitude stock
Next up mountain tactical bottom metal and a mccarbo trigger spring.
My new favorite gun! Ready for Wyoming this fall!

 

[Stray Horse]

I would keep the rifle you have. Those WTH were well made. I have one in 30-06.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Got the “twins” out for some fun shooting in the wind today. Green one is the .22-250 that I loved so much that I built the grey one indentical in .260.

.Tikka T3X actions and stainless fluted 22.5” factory barrels.
.Mcmillan Hunters Edge Stocks Pillar Bedded and Recoil Lugs Installed.
.High Desert Bottom Metal
.Yo-Dave Trigger Springs Tuned To 1.25 lbs.
.Mountain Tactical Magazines.
.Meopta MeoPro 4.5-14 x44 and 6.5-20 x50 Scopes.
.Talley Bases and Rings.

Fun rifles!!!




Bare rifles are nice and light with the McMillan stocks and fluted barrels.

 

[BjornF16]

Axial Precision users: What pillars did you install?

I’m waiting for my Carbon Six barrel to arrive and install...