New Tikka Owner. Advice on making it lighter.

[Andouille]

The easiest way (and best value) to make/keep the gun light is to purchase a light scope, since you need one anyways. Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x 42mm at 23oz is probably the best mix of value, features, and durability.

Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42

These had piqued my interest for some time now and I finally just went ahead and grabbed one. I wanted a tough MIL/MIL scope that was also on the lighter end. It seemed these fit the bill, but there is little to no information about them out there. This thread will sort of be a running review...

rokslide.com

I've recently shot a 20" unbraked Tikka 300 WM at 8lbs 6 oz dressed out and the recoil is quite stiff, enough so that I was tending towards flinching and sore shoulder after 4-5 shots. Adding a muzzle brake was essential for a comfortable range session with a light 300WM. I would not go below 8 1/4 lbs even with a brake and a Limbsaver pad is a worthwhile upgrade.

Another cheap way to drop weight is to cut the barrel down which works well if you plan to run a suppressor... which then adds weight

Here's a similar thread on the subject.

Tikka Super Light 300WM build

Since there are so many Tikka fans on here and always folks asking about Tikka builds I figured it was time to share my most recent Tikka project. I've been missing a heavy hitting .30 Caliber in my hunting rifle arsenal since I sold my 300RUM and 308 a few years back. My primary go to hunting...

rokslide.com

 

[Thebigbaby]

The easiest way (and best value) to make/keep the gun light is to purchase a light scope, since you need one anyways. Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x 42mm at 23oz is probably the best mix of value, features, and durability.

Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42

These had piqued my interest for some time now and I finally just went ahead and grabbed one. I wanted a tough MIL/MIL scope that was also on the lighter end. It seemed these fit the bill, but there is little to no information about them out there. This thread will sort of be a running review...

rokslide.com

I've recently shot a 20" unbraked Tikka 300 WM at 8lbs 6 oz dressed out and the recoil is quite stiff, enough so that I was tending towards flinching and sore shoulder after 4-5 shots. Adding a muzzle brake was essential for a comfortable range session with a light 300WM. I would not go below 8 1/4 lbs even with a brake and a Limbsaver pad is a worthwhile upgrade.

Another cheap way to drop weight is to cut the barrel down which works well if you plan to run a suppressor... which then adds weight

Here's a similar thread on the subject.

Tikka Super Light 300WM build

Since there are so many Tikka fans on here and always folks asking about Tikka builds I figured it was time to share my most recent Tikka project. I've been missing a heavy hitting .30 Caliber in my hunting rifle arsenal since I sold my 300RUM and 308 a few years back. My primary go to hunting...

rokslide.com

Good info, thank you.

 

[Castle Rock]

Tikkas are nasty in heavy recoiling cartridges full stop
Making it lighter will make it worse

 

[z987k]

Tikkas are nasty in heavy recoiling cartridges full stop
Making it lighter will make it worse

That's because they're sort of light to start with, but also the stock design which has been heavily hashed out here on RS.
A better stock and a suppressor tames them nicely.

 

[Houseminer]

I played around a bit with a buddy's T3x 300 WM suppressed with a TBAC7 last summer. I wouldn't want it any lighter. It shot great but it's not nearly as fun as a lighter recoiling rifle. Especially not lighter in the rear, unless you're going to chop that barrel about 6 inches!

How light can it get, the little weight add some rigidity advantage too