Milled Tikka action

[Sadler]

I wonder how much weight that would shave off?

I’ll let ya know in a few weeks.

 

[Sadler]

Why do that? Weight? It’s going to effect rigidity which is most of the reason that’s a very consistently accurate action.

Because It looks cool and saving a little weight is a bonus.

 

[Sadler]

I've wanted the same work done. I've seen it referred to as a "Sheep Port". After adding all the work that I wanted to a tikka action, I'm just going with a Defiance.

I have an anti on order but the lead time is about ten months so I won’t even have it until January 2022. So in the meantime, I’m going to see how light I can make this action.

 

[B23]

Just got off the phone with him. Sounds like he’s willing to give it a shot I just need to swing by and drop off my action.

Karl has a really nice place and shop but it's a bit of an adventure to find it. His place is quite a ways off of Hwy 95 up the Upper Pack River Rd. I dropped a couple actions off with him in January three years ago and that day it was a 4x4 only trip to his place. This time of year I'm sure it's much better but I've found it's a hell of a lot easier to just call him on the phone to give him a heads up on what I'm sending and what I want then send it in the mail. I'm only a couple hours from him and I still mail it.

Also, unless something has changed, Karl has crazy fast turn around times. The last bolts he fluted for me I mailed on a Monday and had them back the following week. Not sure what his work load is like now but he doesn't mess around and gets shit done very quick and back to you fast. I'm interested in seeing how yours turns out so post pics when it's done. I have a feeling these pics are going to cost me money. lol

 

[SDHNTR]

I've wanted the same work done. I've seen it referred to as a "Sheep Port". After adding all the work that I wanted to a tikka action, I'm just going with a Defiance.

Which is a much better option in the end!

 

[gbflyer]

Because It looks cool and saving a little weight is a bonus.

If you say so


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[Sadler]

Karl has a really nice place and shop but it's a bit of an adventure to find it. His place is quite a ways off of Hwy 95 up the Upper Pack River Rd. I dropped a couple actions off with him in January three years ago and that day it was a 4x4 only trip to his place. This time of year I'm sure it's much better but I've found it's a hell of a lot easier to just call him on the phone to give him a heads up on what I'm sending and what I want then send it in the mail. I'm only a couple hours from him and I still mail it.

Also, unless something has changed, Karl has crazy fast turn around times. The last bolts he fluted for me I mailed on a Monday and had them back the following week. Not sure what his work load is like now but he doesn't mess around and gets shit done very quick and back to you fast. I'm interested in seeing how yours turns out so post pics when it's done. I have a feeling these pics are going to cost me money. lol

I’ll post them up for ya. The guy in NZ emailed me back and said it shaves off 1.5 ounces. Not much but it’s something. Plus I think it just looks better.

 

[Mtnman84]

I have a barrel at Karl’s being fluted and 2 custom tikkas that might need a sheep port keep us updated thanks

 

[EastHumboldt]

I think the fluted bolt looks cool but really don’t care about cutting the top out of the action. Looks like fixing something that ain’t broke IMO.

 

[Wapiti1]

I think the fluted bolt looks cool but really don’t care about cutting the top out of the action. Looks like fixing something that ain’t broke IMO.

When you get to the ridge top at 6500 feet in the Brooks range searching for little white dots with sweeping horns, you'll swing off your pack, take a deep swig of lemon berry flavored water and thank the good lord in heaven that you were able to pack 1.5 ounces less up the mountain.........even though you packed two of everything despite being told that you really don't need that widget and one of anything is enough.

Jeremy

 

[MuleyFever]

Looks like fixing something that ain’t broke IMO.

Isnt that half of what this site is about? Finding ways to fix stuff that isnt broke?

 

[EastHumboldt]

Isnt that half of what this site is about? Finding ways to fix stuff that isnt broke?

Ya got me there!! =)

 

[Trogon]

Whats the deal with folks wizzing on this guys project? Half the montana owners on here (or more) have ponied up for a Ti bolt handle that saves 0.75 oz.

I think its cool. Ive talked with Karl about skeletonizing a Tikka. We just need to get him to apply all the mods people have suggested to one action and see what it does. I bet its cool as hell (but not as cool as a nitrided XM length AnTi).

 

[Sadler]

Following up on this. Works been keeping me away but I just got off the phone with Karl and he was able to mill 4oz out of the bolt and action. Once I get it back from him I’ll post pictures of it and how it looks.

 

[MuleyFever]

Following up on this. Works been keeping me away but I just got off the phone with Karl and he was able to mill 4oz out of the bolt and action. Once I get it back from him I’ll post pictures of it and how it looks.

What was the cost?

 

[Sadler]

What was the cost?

$225

 

[PantherCity]

$225

Not bad


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[Oregonmuley]

Following up on this. Works been keeping me away but I just got off the phone with Karl and he was able to mill 4oz out of the bolt and action. Once I get it back from him I’ll post pictures of it and how it looks.

Did you have a chance to weigh the action before Karl worked on it?? Been wondering what a Tikka action with bolt weighs sans barrel?? Bet it will be nice once Karl is done

 

[TxxAgg]

Cool. Looking forward to pics

 

[Sadler]

Did you have a chance to weigh the action before Karl worked on it?? Been wondering what a Tikka action with bolt weighs sans barrel?? Bet it will be nice once Karl is done

On my postage scale it was 1lb 12oz before I sent it off