Pretty proud of my DIY Tikka 30-06 build/mod

[jeffhelland]

I got really bored this summer and modded out my T3X. It’ll weight out at 9.5lbs with the can. It shoots 1/2” MOA 10 shot groups with 180 grain Federal blue box. The scope is a bit much for a 300-yard gun but I plan on swapping barrels and continuing the mods after this season. I’ll probably go 7prc. Or put a fixed scope on this and build a shorty 22 creed.
The rattle can paint job has flaws but it was fun to complete and turned out pretty good. The mesh bag trick worked pretty well. I’m taking it on a NM Mule deer hunt in a few weeks. We’ll see how the paint holds up.

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[Loper]

I like the orange bottom “metal” and trigger guard. It adds a nice touch.

 

[LIWolverine]

That looks awesome!


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[Unckebob]

I got really bored this summer and modded out my T3X. It’ll weight out at 9.5lbs with the can. It shoots 1/2” MOA 10 shot groups with 180 grain Federal blue box. The scope is a bit much for a 300-yard gun but I plan on swapping barrels and continuing the mods after this season. I’ll probably go 7prc. Or put a fixed scope on this and build a shorty 22 creed.
The rattle can paint job has flaws but it was fun to complete and turned out pretty good. The mesh bag trick worked pretty well. I’m taking it on a NM Mule deer hunt in a few weeks. We’ll see how the paint holds up.

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I thought we could not swap bolt faces on Tikka's. How would you convert it to 7 PRC?

 

[jeffhelland]

I thought we could not swap bolt faces on Tikka's. How would you convert it to 7 PRC?

J&A Outdoors does it.


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[NWBLKTAIL]

I’ve done this similar thing out of boredom before with a tikka, it was fun to do. Nice job

 

[mtnwrunner]

At least the bolt is on the correct side.
Nice.

Randy

 

[Dave Thomas]

If it's shooting 1/2 moa for 10 shot groups I definitely would not be looking to rebarrel it.

 

[z987k]

I thought we could not swap bolt faces on Tikka's. How would you convert it to 7 PRC?

Not faces, but you can swap the bolt.

 

[jeffhelland]

Not faces, but you can swap the bolt.

I guess I should have rephrased. J&A will open up the bolt face.


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[Salty Guerrilla]

That looks sharp! If it shoots so well I’d leave her alone.

 

[Unckebob]

I guess I should have rephrased. J&A will open up the bolt face.


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No worries.

 

[NealS02]

Awesome rifle! I too like the orange.

 

[Jsmalls273]

Man that looks great!!

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[TxxAgg]

I like the orange bottom “metal” and trigger guard. It adds a nice touch.

is that from High Desert Rifle Works?

I have one in black and always liked the orange also.

 

[jeffhelland]

is that from High Desert Rifle Works?

I have one in black and always liked the orange also.

Yep. I got it from the classifieds here.


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