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!

 

[packgoatguy]

Couple thoughts;

If fitting the rifle in the case is the issue, you can pull the recoil pad off the stock... two screws is all that holds it on there.

If you aren’t planning on a suppressor, I too would suggest leaving the barrel at 24 inches. Factory 140 or 147eldm match ammo will have plenty of velocity to get well beyond your max range.

If your present state of residence is your only reason for not owning a suppressor... you could consider ways to own the suppressor but keep it in the western state you plan to hunt in.

 

[Gooden123]

Couple thoughts;

If fitting the rifle in the case is the issue, you can pull the recoil pad off the stock... two screws is all that holds it on there.

If you aren’t planning on a suppressor, I too would suggest leaving the barrel at 24 inches. Factory 140 or 147eldm match ammo will have plenty of velocity to get well beyond your max range.

If your present state of residence is your only reason for not owning a suppressor... you could consider ways to own the suppressor but keep it in the western state you plan to hunt in.

Great idea and I actually have someone in eastern Montana. Didn't think of that!

As for the gun, I chopped it to 21". Now it fits in my double bow case. Just running Hornady 143 ELD-X and getting about 2,700 FPS. Been thinking of trying ELD-M and probably will, but it's dead nuts right now.

 

[packgoatguy]

Great idea and I actually have someone in eastern Montana. Didn't think of that!

As for the gun, I chopped it to 21". Now it fits in my double bow case. Just running Hornady 143 ELD-X and getting about 2,700 FPS. Been thinking of trying ELD-M and probably will, but it's dead nuts right now.

2700fps and the 143eldx is enough to get to 650 yards, which is well beyond your stated max range, so I don't think I'd change anything if it's shooting well. Spend the money on a few extra boxes of the 143 stuff, and shoot 20 rounds at 100 to get your true zero. Then verify it with a 10 round group at 400 and another 10 at 600.

Some would argue you should do this all in one sitting... personally I think it's best to shoot 3-5 rounds at a time, then take a break... let your mind reset... review your shooting basics, maybe do some dry fire drills from other shooting positions... then come back and do another 3-5 rounds with the same point of aim as you began.

Also, a note about scope set ups... they are the most likely failure point in a rifle system, so anything you can do there to eliminate possible movement will be beneficial. For example, a tip I learned years ago from other roksliders and use to this day is to put a dab of fingernail polish on the ring screws once you have them torqued properly. This will allow you to see if any ring screws ever work themselves loose in the future. I also put a dab on the scope where it touches the rings so I can see if the scope ever moves inside the rings.

Once everything is set up and you have your dope and drop charts figured out, take another box of ammo to the woods and practice shooting at rocks from various positions and distances.

Sorry... more unsolicited advice.

 

[Gooden123]

2700fps and the 143eldx is enough to get to 650 yards, which is well beyond your stated max range, so I don't think I'd change anything if it's shooting well. Spend the money on a few extra boxes of the 143 stuff, and shoot 20 rounds at 100 to get your true zero. Then verify it with a 10 round group at 400 and another 10 at 600.

Some would argue you should do this all in one sitting... personally I think it's best to shoot 3-5 rounds at a time, then take a break... let your mind reset... review your shooting basics, maybe do some dry fire drills from other shooting positions... then come back and do another 3-5 rounds with the same point of aim as you began.

Also, a note about scope set ups... they are the most likely failure point in a rifle system, so anything you can do there to eliminate possible movement will be beneficial. For example, a tip I learned years ago from other roksliders and use to this day is to put a dab of fingernail polish on the ring screws once you have them torqued properly. This will allow you to see if any ring screws ever work themselves loose in the future. I also put a dab on the scope where it touches the rings so I can see if the scope ever moves inside the rings.

Once everything is set up and you have your dope and drop charts figured out, take another box of ammo to the woods and practice shooting at rocks from various positions and distances.

Sorry... more unsolicited advice.

Noooo don't be sorry! Haha. This is what I'm here for especially when it comes to rifles, which is a new world to me. I've almost strictly bow hunted for the 28 years I've been hunting for no other reason than our super long archery season and lack of gun seasons. I'll take all the help I can get!