Tikka 6.5 PRC Lite Cut Barrel Length?

[Gooden123]

I ordered a Tikka 6.5 PRC T3X Lite with 24" barrel hoping it came threaded. It didn't.

I'm sending it out to Silencer Precision to be threaded (5/8 x 24?) and guessing I'll have them cut it while they're at it. What length do you all suggest? I'm using it for western hunting and not into long range. Maybe 500-600 yards max. I'm in NJ and can't own a suppressor but I want to put a brake on it.

Also looking for suggestions on brakes in another post with no replies yet.

 

[Matt5266]

20 " for your purpose.

 

[Presswood_936]

I did 22” on mine . It’s had no problems taking elk out to 600 yards

 

[HairyScandinavian]

My 20" gets 2788 fps with factory 147's and I like it a lot. Any less and may as well just go with a CM.

 

[Gooden123]

My 20" gets 2788 fps with factory 147's and I like it a lot. Any less and may as well just go with a CM.

20" is where I'm at right now. If I do that I can get foam and cut it to fit in my Pelican Air double bow. Saves me from buying a gun case. I was thinking 22" originally so glad to see folks are going much shorter.

 

[J.B.]

My 20" gets 2788 fps with factory 147's and I like it a lot. Any less and may as well just go with a CM.

Huh, my 22 verified at 2715 with factory. Brand new barrel, haven’t chronied it since. Plan to hand load for it going forward.

Thats said, 20” will get you to 600 no problem.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Huh, my 22 verified at 2715 with factory. Brand new barrel, haven’t chronied it since. Plan to hand load for it going forward.

Thats said, 20” will get you to 600 no problem.

Might speed up after it breaks in. The 2788 was average with Athlon Rangecraft and I've not verified with drops or anything. Factory Bergara barrel.