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Check out the new rail from SRS: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/tikka-base-recoil-pin.339649/#post-3410009

I just looked that rail up and even though I’d prefer a 0moa the SRS rail looks like great quality and super low profile. Thank’s for the recommendation I think that will probably be the rail I buy.
 

Lawnboi

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The A419 is also held solidly by the pin with no slop back and forth. The rail is locked in, in the direction of recoil by just the pin.

The MT has a little slop before being screwed in.

Imo the a419 and factory CTR rail are the best options.

I spent big bucks on a Murphy and it has some give even with all the pins in place.
 

Castmaster

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I wouldn’t buy one without a recoil pin.

I would try to find a used ctr rail if you want low and 0moa. They use all the screws and have 2 steel pins. I’m sure someone has one they want to get rid of
I have a Warne weaver style base without a recoil pin on my t3x 270 win and that rifle shoots lights out. Is the recoil pin just extra insurance?
 

Macintosh

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Ctr rail fits on a regular t3x action. Its a nice rail, very low profile. Cant remember who but someone recently was trying to get rid of one, ought to be reasonably priced too.
 

Formidilosus

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Is the recoil pin super necessary? Also can you mount a CTR rail on a standard T3x?

It depends on use and your tolerance for potential failure.

Think about it this way- if two products are nearly identical and do the same thing, to about the same cost, but one or more reliable or more durable- why would ever choose the one that worse?

It’s the same here. The SRS rail is extremely low profile, machined correctly, and has a tight recoil pin.
 

Castmaster

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It depends on use and your tolerance for potential failure.

Think about it this way- if two products are nearly identical and do the same thing, to about the same cost, but one or more reliable or more durable- why would ever choose the one that worse?

It’s the same here. The SRS rail is extremely low profile, machined correctly, and has a tight recoil pin.
I 100% agree with you. It sounds like you can’t go wrong with the SRS or the Area 419 but I’ll probably go with the SRS just because it looks lower profile.
 

Lawnboi

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I have a Warne weaver style base without a recoil pin on my t3x 270 win and that rifle shoots lights out. Is the recoil pin just extra insurance?
The two rails I mentioned as what I would buy are literally so tight that they are a press fit in to get on the receiver. I don’t know why you wouldn’t want the insurance of pins in this instance.
 

IDLRP412

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20” OMR 6.5prc
Sterk bolt handle
Mtn tactical 0moa rail, bottom metal and magazine
Mtn tactical bolt shroud
SRS 4” pic rail for bipod
Harris QD swivel 6-9 bipod
Pure precision mesa altitude stock
Bolt fluted by LRI
Nightforce shv 5-20x56 on nightforce medium rings and holland bubble level
Sico harvester evo suppressor
Shoots factory 143 Eldx in one ragged hole at 2910
 

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Seems I can’t stop building these easy button Tikka hunting rifles. Thanks @MuleyFever for the awesome barreled action!

.Tikka T3X 7RSAUM
.20” McGowen 1:8 Twist Barrel
.Fluted T3X Bolt
.High Desert Bottom Metal
.TIPro3 Brake
.Mesa Stock
.SWFA 3-9HD

Loading up some 175 ELDX’s and will report back in the cold bore challenge if I get time. If it shoots like my other 5 semi custom Tikkas it’s going to be a fun one!

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7 lbs 11 ounces with a full mag.

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Really liking mesa stock for a hunting rifle
 

lelliott8

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Which stock is that
Factory tikka 223Rem 8twist
Stockys Ultra Carbon Hunter VG
Mountain tactical bm
Q Carbo trigger spring
TB ultra 5

I have waters magazines that allow for 2.6” Coal, 500 80gr eldms, and varget to get started.

Right now to break in the barrel I’ve just been running cheap factory frontier 75gr bthp at 2660fps. Shot a few 10shot groups at 750 yards yesterday in a 10mph crosswind, they were 2-3moa. Although hoping to push the 80s around 2600fps. That will still keep me supersonic to 1000yards at 1000’ elevation.
 
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