One Gun to Rule Them All

[SwampMan19]

Howdy,

Looking to build one gun to use for pretty much everything. Long range shooting (regularly out to 750, occasionally extend out to 1000yds), hunting mule deer, bear, and elk out west in the mountains, and white tail back east.

Budget would be about $3k. Going to mount either a Maven RS1.2 or Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 to the top (not to be included in that $3k build). I am also left handed unfortunately, so there's another factor. 6.5CM seems to be

Looking for any input those from those who may have gone down this road already. What I'm thinking a semi custom TIKKA 6.5CM build from UM with the RokStok.

I don't have unlimited funds for multiple rifles like this. So this is my one gun to rule them all!

 

[Aussie Dan]

Buy a factory tikka in whichever barrel finish/colour/length you desire then save for the stock etc.
You don't need any aftermarket parts or customisations straight off the bat for the rifle itself to make it work for your use case.

 

[Mohican-Sneakin]

You can spend as much as you really want on a high end gun, but if I were in your shoes, I’d buy a factory tikka and put it in a nice lightweight stock, with a trigger job and upgraded can/ brake.

If you want to spend the money, look for a Seekins Precision Havak Element


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[WoolyBugger]

Are you shooting targets at 1000 or shooting animals at 1000? My 6.5cm velocity stays above 1800 to 750 yards.

If I had 3 grand to spend I would buy a factory tikka, chop and thread the barrel at your desired length, put it in a rokstok, get a suppressor, then buy ammo to shoot the snot out of it. Or better yet, get reloading equipment to make your own ammo for it.

I just did my "one" hunting gun and did the same thing except I bought a 6.5 and rebarreled to a 6cm. Now that tikka is offering 6cm from the factory, you could start with that.

 

[TetonRecon]

I could never be a one gun man. However, my bro in law is just that kind of guy. He is also left handed, doesn't reload, casually hunts deer, elk, and coyotes, and I'll drag him to an NRL Hunter event once in a while. He recently just sold all his rifles and bought a Seekins PH3 in 6.5 Creedmoor, Leupold Mark 5, Silencerco Scythe, Atlas bipod. It's a great all around setup and shoots factory ammo amazingly well. I have the Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 on my Tikka action 6.5 SAUM currently and love it. I think you're on the right track.

 

[Escalante11]

Tikka T3x SS in 6mm Creed. Send it to Preece Precision to shorten the barrel (19" - 20" for me personally), true the bolt face, drop it into an MDT CRBN stock.

Seekins Element M3 if you want an easier option and don't have to have a more modern stock geometry.

 

[SwampMan19]

Thank y’all for the input!

I am teetering with that seekins PH3 if I can find it in left hand or a tikka, throw it in a rokstok, MDT Carbon, or a Peak44 Bastion.

Any inputs on cans for a tikka build?

I know the new thing is a 6cm for hunting, idk if I’m super convinced of that yet. 6.5cm or 25cm seem to me the best choices. Would love to hear more word on the 25cm if anyone has experience.

Any bipod recommendations?

 

[SouthernCharm]

I’m having OMR build a tikka action in 280AI. It’s in the ballpark, it’s an ala carte type purchase. Only heard positive results. Soon be getting my rifle this month. You can call and talk to the owner and they will step you through the whole process of what’s nice and what’s really good.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

@SwampMan19 Take a look at Horizon Firearms offerings. Good…. Components, Quality, & customer service.

 

[Genophoenix]

I think there's a really strong case for 6.5 CM if this high velocity trend from Federal sticks around and is as reloadable as they claim.