Lightweight Custom Action Options (6mm CM, HNT26 build)

[Bowfinn]

I realize this is a stupid question but I am fairly new to this: Which tikka action(s) could I start with and turn into a 6CM rifle?

Any caliber with the 308 bolt face so 6.5cm, 308, 243, ect. The tikka action is the same for a 223-300wm. They just change the bolt, magazine, and bolt stop.

 

[denverangler725]

tikka t3x stainless in any standard non mag cartridge IE 6.5cm 308

Sounds like I could use my T3x stainless in 270!?

 

[Bowfinn]

Sounds like I could use my T3x stainless in 270!?

Correct that will work

 

[NorthIdahoDude]

Sounds like I could use my T3x stainless in 270!?

Worst case scenario, you might need a M+ or M mag instead of the LA mag.

 

[khuber84]

Doesn't look like these include the rail, is that not as big a deal as I think it is? I was of the opinion that it is nice to have the rail built in for keeping zero, repeatability, etc.

I have many non integral railed actions, it's not a problem.

Tikka doesn't have integral anything and everyone here raves about them. Tikkas a solid action, they work all the time, they're smooth. I have a few, not my preference tho. I venture to say 95% of the people who speak of possible rem700 clone failures, or have made the jump to Tikka cuz "it'll never fail", never had a rem700 clone or trigger fail them. I've put nearly 20k rds down range since I started shooting tactical field/prs matches, many different 700 clones and trigger combos in all weather conditions, even to -12° for a January match, I've had 2 failures to fire, because I forgot to put powder in the cases, no trigger failures, nothing, maybe I'm just lucky. If I have a failure, I'll be going to a Blaser R8, mauser m25 or any near coming straight pull bolt, not Tikkas.

Until then I'll keep shooting my lone peak, arc, zermatt, defiance, and bat actions.

If you want a completely integral lightweight action, the bat bumblebee is, IMHO, the best, but it's flat bottom, it'd be a challenge to get into a Hnt26, however Bullet Central has xlr magnesium 4.0 chassis for it.

Impact nbk isn't a light action, anything 30+ oz shouldn't even be in the discussion. Short action Vesper is 26oz, light-ish. The bumblebee is 23oz, getting lighter here. The three acrions I originally listed are all 22oz or less with rail, that's light(mack bros element falls in line here too).

 

[brianwesson1]

I’ve been happy with my bat vesper.


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[199p]

Sounds like I could use my T3x stainless in 270!?

i would if i was you

 

[TxLite]

Tikka doesn't have integral anything

Technically it has a proprietary rail that the UM and Sportsmatch rings are designed to clamp directly onto

 

[khuber84]

Technically it has a proprietary rail that the UM and Sportsmatch rings are designed to clamp directly onto

Technically yes they have a dove tail. You get 2 choices, one of which has been tough to get lately I believe(sportsmatch). Plus they are imported from EU correct? The UM rings are the only logical(to me) option I'd consider(and I have them). I used A419 Tikka Pic rails on 5 tikkas with zero problems as well. They were epoxied on and loctite the screws.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Sounds like I could use my T3x stainless in 270!?

Yes sir now all you need is a prefit barrel.

Worst case scenario, you might need a M+ or M mag instead of the LA mag.

Definitely will need an M+ mag or two, not the standard ones.

 

[Jamr]

I bought a new Tikka in 270 last winter and just spun on a new 6 Creed barrel. Pretty easy process and I have been using the standard LA mags with no issues.