Tikka 7mm-08 Build

[RedRidge]

Well since I can't track down the unicorn left handed stainless steel 7mm-08 Tikka I am going to just pick up one and rebarrel it. Not interested in the carbon barrels right now, but am looking for suggestions on what barrel manufacturer people recommend. I have looked up most of the "popular" brands, but would love to hear some opinions out there. I was thinking no. 2 contour around 20-22". Probably stick with the factory stock at first, but the Basners stocks have got some good praise on here. Not against other stocks either.

 

[16Bore]

Maybe a Tikka take off barrel?

 

[RedRidge]

Wouldnt be a bad option. I’ve seen a few builds from Clarktar on here and like what he has going on with a little heftier barrel but shorter than the stock. If I’m having to buy an action that can be rebarreled to 7-08 might as well look into getting exactly what I want vs a stock barrel, but definitely something I will consider.

 

[16Bore]

In for an inch, in for a mile. At least a custom tube will be twisted and throated to your liking.

 

[MHWASH]

Buy a action set up for the long action cartridges so you can seat the bullets long if your going to shoot the heavies.

 

[slick]

MHWASH- non issue with tikkas, all the same action length.


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[MHWASH]

MHWASH- non issue with tikkas, all the same action length.


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Yes, but your forgetting the bolt stop and magazines. Which adds a couple hundred $.

 

[Kimber7man]

Rock Creek and Brux make nice cutrifled SS #2 and #3 contour barrels. I have a Rock Creek #2 on my 6.5 PRC and a Brux #3 on a 7mm08. Great accuracy with both.

 

[Kimber7man]

7mm08 pic

 

[AKDoc]

My daughter is left-handed (takes after her dad), and I got her a stainless Tikka in 7mm-08, left-handed, through Sportsman's Warehouse. I handload, so I was able to work some loads that shoot very accurately out of her factory rifle.

However, I do appreciate how frustrating it can be to find what you want as a left-handed shooter. Consequently, I have had every one of my rifles custom barreled. Mine are all wearing barrels from Dan Lilja, and they are all very accurate.

 

[RedRidge]

Rock Creek and Brux make nice cutrifled SS #2 and #3 contour barrels. I have a Rock Creek #2 on my 6.5 PRC and a Brux #3 on a 7mm08. Great accuracy with both.

Mind sending me some pics of both barrel contours and length for reference? My email is [email protected]

 

[Afhunter1]

I’ve got some Shilen barrels that shoot real good. Krieger barrels shoot ok too.

 

[Rob5589]

Krieger, Rock, Bartlein, Obermeyer, all good tubes. The smith cutting the chamber is more important than the brand.