tikka bottom “metals” and AICs mags?

[mahonsr]

Help me out with Tikka bottom metals.

What I have:
- Tikka in 6 ARC (standard bolt bushed for proper case head)
- Rokstok inletted for tikka standard bottom metal (which I hopefully receive soon)

What would I need with this setup to use AICS mags for 6arc? Like the MDT AICs mags for 6 ARC? Or any others

I haven’t decided on what the “best” mag option is yet for the tikka on 6 arc

 

[mtnbound]

Help me out with Tikka bottom metals.

What I have:
- Tikka in 6 ARC (standard bolt bushed for proper case head)
- Rokstok inletted for tikka standard bottom metal (which I hopefully receive soon)

What would I need with this setup to use AICS mags for 6arc? Like the MDT AICs mags for 6 ARC? Or any others

I haven’t decided on what the “best” mag option is yet for the tikka on 6 arc

Waters Rifleman has a bottom metal for AICS mags but some fitting is required.

WR Rifle Floorplates Bottom Metal Trigger Guard DBM

WR Rifle Floorplates Bottom Metal Trigger Guard DBM for Tikka T3 Browning Howa 1500 Howa Mini Steyr SSG 69 Remington 700

watersrifleman.com

 

[Deere_Man]

This the one that I have been looking at:

Tikka T3x AICS Bottom Metal - Short Action and Long Action DBM

Our nEXTgen AICS Bottom Metal for Tikka T3/T3x short action and long action rifles. Aftermarket and replacement detachable box magazine (DBM) kit using AICS magazines for Tikka Rifles

www.redsnake-tactical.com

 

[HandgunHTR]

This the one that I have been looking at:

Tikka T3x AICS Bottom Metal - Short Action and Long Action DBM

Our nEXTgen AICS Bottom Metal for Tikka T3/T3x short action and long action rifles. Aftermarket and replacement detachable box magazine (DBM) kit using AICS magazines for Tikka Rifles

www.redsnake-tactical.com

I have used that one and can confirm that it will fit the factory inletting just fine. I ended up moving away from it as it was on a hunting rifle and AICS mags rattle too much for me.

 

[HuntHarder]

I have used that one and can confirm that it will fit the factory inletting just fine. I ended up moving away from it as it was on a hunting rifle and AICS mags rattle too much for me.

I was thinking about doing this as well on 1 of my rifles. Did you try the polymer mdt mags? I use those un my XLR and they are pretty quiet. Curious how they would be with this bottom metal.

 

[mahonsr]

I also found this mentioned on another thread - primal rights 6br AICS conversion kit. Converting a standard AICS mag to 6br type which is also compatible with 6arc. I guess my real objective is the best mag option off a 6arc in a tikka standard bottom metal inlet

 

[waspocrew]

I also found this mentioned on another thread - primal rights 6br AICS conversion kit. Converting a standard AICS mag to 6br type which is also compatible with 6arc. I guess my real objective is the best mag option off a 6arc in a tikka standard bottom metal inlet

The AICS conversion kit you mentioned was exactly what I was looking at as well. If I end up committing to a Tikka 6 ARC, this is probably the route I'd go. I don't really care for a 10-12 round MDT mag. Converting a 3-5 round AICS seems better in my mind.

 

[HandgunHTR]

I was thinking about doing this as well on 1 of my rifles. Did you try the polymer mdt mags? I use those un my XLR and they are pretty quiet. Curious how they would be with this bottom metal.

I did not. Mainly because back when I experimented with it, MDT wasn't making them. Plus, I learned that I wasn't gaining much over the factory mags by going to an AICS.

 

[mahonsr]

The AICS conversion kit you mentioned was exactly what I was looking at as well. If I end up committing to a Tikka 6 ARC, this is probably the route I'd go. I don't really care for a 10-12 round MDT mag. Converting a 3-5 round AICS seems better in my mind.

I really enjoy the tikka in 6 arc. Haven’t it shot it a lot but have really liked it so far, easy to shoot, very accurate, smooth. It’s in a KRG echo right now. I used tikka m+ 3 rd mag and didn’t have any real problems but there is a lot empty space. Got a couple 5 rd m mags and cycling it some I was having some issues. But i wasn’t really using it like i would in the field. Just had me thinking about going the AICs route. Little spendy though.

 

[mahonsr]

I really enjoy the tikka in 6 arc. Haven’t it shot it a lot but have really liked it so far, easy to shoot, very accurate, smooth. It’s in a KRG echo right now. I used tikka m+ 3 rd mag and didn’t have any real problems but there is a lot empty space. Got a couple 5 rd m mags and cycling it some I was having some issues. But i wasn’t really using it like i would in the field. Just had me thinking about going the AICs route. Little spendy though.

And than I just found this - wasn’t sure if it was available yet or not. Probably will try this out first. His mags are talked about or some other threads here with good feedback

Tikka T3/T3X 6 Arc Mag Kit

This is an extended COAL Mag Kit for anyone wanting to run 6 Arc in their Tikka T3/T3X. This kit will ship with a new mag body and a new follower to accommodate the longer COAL. You will need to use a factory spring from your factory magazine in with this kit. 40$ Each - Shipping Included

ascensionindustries.co

 

[waspocrew]

And than I just found this - wasn’t sure if it was available yet or not. Probably will try this out first. His mags are talked about or some other threads here with good feedback

Tikka T3/T3X 6 Arc Mag Kit

This is an extended COAL Mag Kit for anyone wanting to run 6 Arc in their Tikka T3/T3X. This kit will ship with a new mag body and a new follower to accommodate the longer COAL. You will need to use a factory spring from your factory magazine in with this kit. 40$ Each - Shipping Included

ascensionindustries.co

That seems like a good first option for sure. Like you mentioned above, swapping to AICS will be a spendy venture.

My Howa Mini 6 ARC shoots "ok", but could see a Tikka doing better (plus, I prefer a Tikka action over that of the Howa). In the end though, it'd probably be a bit cheaper for me to snag a pre-fit for my TL3 and a new bolt face.