Tikka 6.5 PRC Lite Cut Barrel Length?

[wind gypsy]

What do you want in a brake? Max recoil reduction without regard for noise, something like the tipro is good. If you want a little less obnoxious noise wise (but still f’in loud) something with a flat first port or less rearward angled ports is the answer.

 

[gman82001]

Leave it and buy a harbor freight $100 double rifle case and you’re golden

 

[Kernal1985]

17” and suppressor is what I’m doing with mine. Have a couple 20” barrels and I don’t miss the velocity on either one.

 

[Shortschaf]

@wind gypsy @justin davis @TradLife406 @Shortschaf

Well this got interesting. The main reason I wanted to cut it is to avoid spending $500 on a double gun case for air travel when I have a PelicanAir double bow case. I can fit the bow along with all my clothes, trekking poles, tripod, camp, etc. Plus the added benefits of wielding a shorter gun.

FWIW, I was only going down to 22" originally since that's what Tikka Roughtechs come with from the factory. 22" would be tight as far as cutting a foam insert. It would have to be 2 pieces of foam which is fine. It does fit diagonally though, likely even with the scope....

For the record I would also not hesitate to cut to 22" if it was a convenience thing like fitting in a case I already owned

Tikkas just have anemic velocities to begin with and I like speed. So id probably be trying to fit it diagonally!

 

[Gooden123]

What do you want in a brake? Max recoil reduction without regard for noise, something like the tipro is good. If you want a little less obnoxious noise wise (but still f’in loud) something with a flat first port or less rearward angled ports is the answer.

Yeah I ditched the brake idea. I don't want to risk injuring someone at the range, on a hunt or myself if I forget to put ear pro in/on.

I'm an archery hunter and this is my first rifle. I didn't know how concussive brakes are till I did some reading. Anyway, still have a lot to learn about rifles. I live in NJ and we have a 5 month, 7 day/week archery season. No rifle season at all (other than muzzleloader). And a commie state so no cans

Appreciate your help!