Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Function over looks… But ya that thing is ugly lookin. Did the gun come with the coveted red card??

Yes it did, with everything checked off and signed. However no one actually called and went over those specific aspects, including the fact that I ordered it cerakoted black to match the Nitrided action.
Looking back, that request was not actually on the invoice, so someone missed including it at some point.

 

[TX_Diver]

It almost looks like there was enough diameter at the end of the barrel to thread it 5/8"x24 to start?

I've always has good luck with UM customer service so I'd be curious what they say.

Good luck!

 

[hunterjmj]

Yes it did, with everything checked off and signed. However no one actually called and went over those specific aspects, including the fact that I ordered it cerakoted black to match the Nitrided action.
Looking back, that request was not actually on the invoice, so someone missed including it at some point.


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Action looks great.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Action looks great.

Action is sweet. Super smooth. Cuts are nicely done.

It almost looks like there was enough diameter at the end of the barrel to thread it 5/8"x24 to start?

I've always has good luck with UM customer service so I'd be curious what they say.

Good luck!

The diameter is .673 right before the adapter, which I’ve seen @Formidilosus show 5/8x24 threads on a barrel diameter of less than that with a direct mount suppressor.

Maybe the right call is to send it back to them, have it cut back an inch and thread 5/8 & cerakoted

 

[hunterjmj]

I think I might send mine in this spring. Really like that. I have a 6.5cm and a 243 at a gunsmith now getting threaded. I have to pony up some money for a suppressor now.

 

[Matt5266]

I assume you were wanting something like this from kampfeld customs. (Not my pic)

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I assume you were wanting something like this from kampfeld customs. (Not my pic)

I don't think thats too much to ask from a business who value aesthetics more than most companies. lol

 

[Marty]

I just received my Tikka 223 from Unknown Munitions. On the order form I requested cut to 18” and threaded 1/2x28 with an adapter to 5/8x24. This is how it showed up. Anyone see this before? It’s quite ugly in my opinion. I would have hoped it would have matched the profile of the barrel and not leave a sharp edge & gap like shown.

@Unknown Munitions
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It looks...utilitarian. Hallco Precision in the valley can take care of you if you're not looking to send back. Mr. Robert Hall @ 205-0090. He can get a nice blended adapter set up for you.

 

[The Harbor Master]

T3x Superlite in 7mmRM
Nightforce 2.5-10x42
Paint job courtesy of Rustoleum

She looks ok but I'm still trying to figure out what she likes to eat... from Trophy Copper, ELD-X, LRX, Federal Fusion, and Terminal Ascent, best 10rd group is still 1.75". All I can do is play with action screw torque and keep trying new bullets, I suppose. I've cleared the speed bumps and free floated, I've degreased and re-torqued. Only thing I haven't done is pillars and/or spot bedding, but I don't want to get crazy since I'm going to grab a RokStock as soon as they're available again.

i have a T3 Varmint in .223 that does 0.70" 10rd groups, so I know I can shoot better than 1.75" but DAMN this is getting expensive and frustrating. 2025 will be the year of figuring out the 7mm... The next "big" change will be chop and thread at 20" for TBAC Ultra 7, bank account willing.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I just received my Tikka 223 from Unknown Munitions. On the order form I requested cut to 18” and threaded 1/2x28 with an adapter to 5/8x24. This is how it showed up. Anyone see this before? It’s quite ugly in my opinion. I would have hoped it would have matched the profile of the barrel and not leave a sharp edge & gap like shown.

Edit to add: The Red Card is only as good if it is actually implemented. If this had been done, the employee would have realized that the barrel should have been cerakoted and that the ugliest finished barrel device ever was unacceptable, before shipping all the way to Alaska.

@Unknown Munitions
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I couldn’t live with that.

 

[Kronos]

I just received my Tikka 223 from Unknown Munitions. On the order form I requested cut to 18” and threaded 1/2x28 with an adapter to 5/8x24. This is how it showed up. Anyone see this before? It’s quite ugly in my opinion. I would have hoped it would have matched the profile of the barrel and not leave a sharp edge & gap like shown.

Edit to add: The Red Card is only as good if it is actually implemented. If this had been done, the employee would have realized that the barrel should have been cerakoted and that the ugliest finished barrel device ever was unacceptable, before shipping all the way to Alaska.

@Unknown Munitions
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Wow. I don’t know how anyone could find that adapter acceptable.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Test fit, just because I couldn’t help myself, before the gun goes back to UM. 9 lbs even with the Scythe-Ti, Adjustable Butt Pad, Rubber Grip, Poly Mag, UM Rings and RS 1.2.

This is the 223 action, however the 22 CM is going to be an identical clone.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Test fit, just because I couldn’t help myself, before the gun goes back to UM. 9 lbs even with the Scythe-Ti, Adjustable Butt Pad, Rubber Grip, Poly Mag, UM Rings and RS 1.2.

This is the 223 action, however the 22 CM is going to be an identical clone.
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I think I have a silencer central 1/2-5/8 adapter around here somewhere, I just need to find it. If you want it, it’s yours.

It won’t spare you from UMs machining issues but it would save you from sending the thing back.