Thread pattern for Tikka T3x Lite in .243?

[JDBAK]

I recently got a steal on a Stainless T3x Lite (NOT fluted) in .243 and would like to cut it back to 18-19"

What should I get for for thread pattern? I have a Diligent Defense S-Ti, and could mount it with 5/8x24 (direct thread), or use Q Cherry bombs 5/8x24 or 1/2x28?. Right now I use a Trash Panda on ARs (1/2x28) and the Diligent Defense on bolt guns.

Kinda like the direct thread to keep it light, but even then I could get the adapted for 1/2x28 I think.

Thoughts and experiences are welcome.

Thanks

 

[5811]

A titanium hub from DD is like 55 bucks, I think. Easy to swap out and have 1/2" threads without an adapter. It's what I did.

 

[DB29]

The gunsmith I used to cut and thread mine said most factory barrels can only go 1/2, most are too thin to thread at 5/8.

I would go with 1/2 DT.

 

[wind gypsy]

9/16" gives you 0.100" shoulder on a lite contour @ 18" if you want to maximize diameter without building an artificial shoulder. 1/2" gives you more hub adapter options but there are 9/16" options out there too.

 

[HandgunHTR]

This comes up about once a month now.

Just do this:


That is a Tikka T3x barrel cut off at 19" and threaded 5/8-24 with a collar. It will cost you about $25-50 more to do it this way than just having it threaded. You will spend more on a new HUB or muzzle device, and about the same on an adapter. Many of the good smiths are doing this now. Just do it this way and forget about the gadgets needed to make it work if you do it the other way.

 

[5811]

This comes up about once a month now.

Just do this:
View attachment 723053

That is a Tikka T3x barrel cut off at 19" and threaded 5/8-24 with a collar. It will cost you about $25-50 more to do it this way than just having it threaded. You will spend more on a new HUB or muzzle device, and about the same on an adapter. Many of the good smiths are doing this now. Just do it this way and forget about the gadgets needed to make it work if you do it the other way.

25 bucks?! I had no idea everyone was doing it that cheap. That's a great way to go. But....... if you thread all your hunting rifles 1/2", you only need 1 hub at 55 vs doing that for each.

I guess it depends on what you already have threaded and how. I'm definitely not advocating for someone to swap hubs out regularly. Good to know there are multiple reasonable options.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Have a gunsmith install a permanent 5/8x24 thread adapter and collar. It’s the best way to go.

That picture is of a Kimber Montana and a tikka factory barrel that can now direct thread my 5/8x24 silencers without having to use little adapters or those stupid muzzle device things.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

kampfeld custom. tikka 243 T3x cut down to 20" 5/8x24 w a collar.
$175 and had it back in a week since he's 1 day away from me for UPS/USPS shipping....

 

[JDBAK]

This comes up about once a month now.

Just do this:
View attachment 723053

That is a Tikka T3x barrel cut off at 19" and threaded 5/8-24 with a collar. It will cost you about $25-50 more to do it this way than just having it threaded. You will spend more on a new HUB or muzzle device, and about the same on an adapter. Many of the good smiths are doing this now. Just do it this way and forget about the gadgets needed to make it work if you do it the other way.

That looks appealing. What exactly is it, what’s it called and where do I buy it?

Does it install on a barrel cut and threaded to 1/2x/8?

 

[HandgunHTR]

That looks appealing. What exactly is it, what’s it called and where do I buy it?

Does it install on a barrel cut and threaded to 1/2x/8?

You send the barreled action to Karl Kampfeld and tell him that you would like it cut to 18" and threaded 5/8-24 with a collar. Then get a 5/8-24 thread protector from Downrange Products off of Amazon.

 

[Thinkingman]

You send the barreled action to Karl Kampfeld and tell him that you would like it cut to 18" and threaded 5/8-24 with a collar. Then get a 5/8-24 thread protector from Downrange Products off of Amazon.

I had Karl machine a thread protector for mine.
Not sure if he charged me extra for it but for the quality of the work, I don't mind what I paid.