Tikka Barrel Removal and Install Tool Swap Thread

[Ajaxboraxo]

Possibly, depending on the current user. PM me and we'll figure it out.

Sent you a pm

 

[gtriple]

Tool loans are currently on pause until the beginning of November while I'm out west.

 

[EMAZ]

Checking on status of rental resuming or if anyone is local in AZ that could assist. Thanks

 

[Jimbee]

My stuff is currently out but should be available soon ish.

 

[Wyoming Shooter]

This is a great option. I am going to order a Carbon 6 barrel in 6GT and commence the wait. Thanks!

 

[Jimbee]

This is a great option. I am going to order a Carbon 6 barrel in 6GT and commence the wait. Thanks!

Why carbon?

 

[chukwithak]

Appreciate that someone goes through this work. Plan on utilizing this thread in the future.

 

[Wyoming Shooter]

Why carbon?

I have a 6GT heavy barrel built on a Sig Cross. I want something considerably lighter for a deer/antelope/sheep rifle. I really like the cartridge. It's easy to load and shoots lights out.

 

[whitefalcon]

Unreal generosity fellas.

UPDATE: I now have an internal Tikka action wrench as well.

-J

I’m in still trying to figure out which way I want to go with my build, but I’m in Idaho Falls and will likely be hitting you up.

 

[NSI]

Unreal generosity fellas.

I’m in still trying to figure out which way I want to go with my build, but I’m in Idaho Falls and will likely be hitting you up.

Heck yeah bud. If you can get yourself to the airport I'm happy to pick you up at Aeromark and save you the drive.

-J

 

[whitefalcon]

Heck yeah bud. If you can get yourself to the airport I'm happy to pick you up at Aeromark and save you the drive.

-J

Wait.. am I reading this right? If I get to Aeromark, then you’ll fly me to go do the barrel swap? Or am I dumb and misunderstood?

 

[NSI]

Wait.. am I reading this right? If I get to Aeromark, then you’ll fly me to go do the barrel swap? Or am I dumb and misunderstood?

Nope you've got it right. Hope you like (very) old single engine prop planes

-J

 

[nrh6.7]

Hey @gtriple

Looks like I could use your Wheeler action wrench and barrel vise if they are available. Any idea what the wait looks like?

Also, if anyone has a line on go / no go gauges for .223 rem I'd be grateful.

 

[whitefalcon]

Nope you've got it right. Hope you like (very) old single engine prop planes

-J

That’d be awesome! If I go the prefit route, I’ll hit you up. I may just chop my barrel and get it threaded.

 

[NSI]

If your barrel is shooting well, I'd probably go the latter route (Kampfeld, LRI, Twisted Barrel, UM). Small sample size but my PVA and Proof pre-fits don't shoot as well as my factory Tikka barrels.

-J

 

[gtriple]

I'm back and will get the tools out early next week.

 

[Sandstrom22]

Has anyone tried the SAC short action customs tikka internal action wrench? I have a PMA barrel vise and some Remington action wrenches but I’m getting ready to pull a 7 rem mag barrel off a tikka to chamber a 6.5max and need a good internal wrench but starting to think maybe a wrench I can switch between receiver could be nice. I don’t know anyone personally that owns one

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Anyone in the Denver/Front Range area can come by and use my tools.

Watcha got for future reference?

I just got a can and keep looking at those 22" barrels on the 243win & 7-08 I have for the kids wishing they were shorter and perhaps 6.5x284 and 284 respectively.

 

[sndmn11]

Watcha got for future reference?

I just got a can and keep looking at those 22" barrels on the 243win & 7-08 I have for the kids wishing they were shorter and perhaps 6.5x284 and 284 respectively.

Bugholes internal wrench and viper/pma vise.

 

[mlevimadden]

Bugholes internal wrench and viper/pma vise.

Have you been able to remove factory barrels with the internal wrench? I thought most people were having to use the wheeler external wrench to break loose the factory barrel.

I’m in the Denver metro and am considering re-barreling a 300 WM tikka to something lighter, so I may take you up on your offer.