My last Tikka T3X 30-06 - looking to re barrel to 7BC or sell ?

[Swampcruiser]

I have one more Tikka T3X in stainless 30-06 that I havent really used-I chopped the other (got em on a deal) I'm not a big 30-06 fan. This was going to be for a project, then the 7BC came out. I am really interested in grabbing a barrel for this- seems like an easy swap- same action and bolt face. I am no expert but this action is only a year old- should handle it right? Does anyone know of an aftermarket maker doing just barrels for 7BC yet? OR- should I just sell it and get a new rifle designed for it. Not too worried about the money. I have a suppressed tikka 30-06 w/ a DA nomad ti xc - not a huge fan- cant get over the loss in velocity and I dont re load

 

[Brix8984]

That action is not rated for 7bc pressures.

 

[Swampcruiser]

Well that sucks if you’re right. I thought all modern actions were good.

 

[Brix8984]

No most modern actions are not rated to handle that pressure. Some of the 700 clones probably are. That’s the whole reason seekins had to redesign there action.

 

[Styer22]

I’ve been thinking about exactly this. I noticed on BSF’s configurator you can order a 7BC prefit for tikka. Not sure if they have tested it with the action or if it’s actually orderable but it’s selectable. Maybe worth giving them a call. I thought an 18” would be pretty sweet.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Awww just buy one, put it together, and tie a rope to the trigger so you can stand behind your truck the first five or six times you shoot it…

 

[Undrcoverrednek]

Check with a barrel maker you would use, BUT I'll bet the Tikka is just fine. Read some in the 7mm BC thread - the forces on the bolt face at the high pressure is inline with those of brass case magnum forces. I think it would be a really nice setup provided you're th kind of person that know how to keep some ammo on hand. With you shooting a shorter, suppressed barrel - this is literally the most designed to excel in this specific job cartridge you can get.

To those stating the Tikka is too weak do you think Savage redesigned the 110 for the 7mm BC? What about the other 14 companies making rifles in that caliber?

 

[Marshfly]

Manufacturers did not redesign actions for 7BC pressures. I don't know where that rumor got started. The cartridge is encased in the barrel, not the action. The only pressure on the action is on the bolt. The 7BC does not have more bolt pressure than any large magnum cartridge. If someone has actual data that shows otherwise I'd love to see it.

That said my old Remington 700 that's currently in 270 will probably be re-barreled for 7BC if ammo availability remains high and at the current level of affordability. It does exactly what I wish my 270 did.

 

[Unckebob]

Check with a barrel maker you would use, BUT I'll bet the Tikka is just fine. Read some in the 7mm BC thread - the forces on the bolt face at the high pressure is inline with those of brass case magnum forces. I think it would be a really nice setup provided you're th kind of person that know how to keep some ammo on hand. With you shooting a shorter, suppressed barrel - this is literally the most designed to excel in this specific job cartridge you can get.

To those stating the Tikka is too weak do you think Savage redesigned the 110 for the 7mm BC? What about the other 14 companies making rifles in that caliber?

Or the Rugers which are coming.