Question re Tikka t3x Roughtech Ranch 16" barrel

[nc35hunter]

New member here, I have been looking into one of these in a 308 to shoot with a Jolene S that I have on the way. I appreciate all the info in this thread:

Tikka roughtech ranch?

Damn dude, that looks GOOD. Perfectly balanced... I may have to buy a .223. Thanks man! It's a sweet little set up. I installed a vertical grip and mountain tactical bottom metal since I took the pic. Groups seemed to open up a hair but it could have just been me. Factory eldm 73 grain did...

rokslide.com

The rifles pictured in that thread have spiral fluted bolts and fluted barrels, just like the one in the Tikka promo video on YouTube that came out last September. But the models currently being offered at Eurooptic and most listings on Gunbroker appear to have smooth bolts, and smooth barrels: https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3x...3loD0jZUFIjmQn1B24UMVTmnF4F4dUnzGdIn4uuUQ5J4f

The few listings that still show the original configuration may be using stock photos (I have messaged one to confirm, no response yet).

I'd rather have one in the fluted configuration if possible - does anyone know if they are still available? Would also be interested to know when and why the switch was made.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Cousneddy]

Following this thread, I am also looking for a short barrel 308 suppressor host. I am also looking at the Winchester XPR Stealth SR, the price difference would go a long towards the suppressor!

 

[nc35hunter]

I did not get any responses from the Gunbroker sellers messaged. Will likely purchase from Eurooptic. Description states barrel is fluted though difficult to tell from picture. Will report back upon receipt/range testing.