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.