Tikka CTR 223's coming back - EuroOptic.com

[Muley Buck]

I was told that an order was made fairly quick due to the large amount of interest he received. So it should be much quicker. I was told possibly by late winter/early spring or before. That may depend on who has what ordered though. Again, just what I was told. We shall see.

 

[amassi]

Tikka Tac A1/CTR Magazine .223 Remington 10 round S540203677
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These are the mags we ordered to go with the rifles
Edit: lol just realized I used the wrong pic on the first photo - I'll fix that

ETA on these magazines?


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[khuber84]

I received my CTR few weeks back. Shoots good, barrel is slow as F.

 

[amassi]

I received my CTR few weeks back. Shoots good, barrel is slow as F.

20”?
What bullet are you shooting


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[khuber84]

20”?
What bullet are you shooting


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20in yes. Berger factory ammo, 73s and 77s. Running approx 180fps below box speeds stated from 20in. I loaded 24gr H4895 with a 75eldm on top, 2740. I did punch the throat out with a 223 wylde reamer, but that shouldn't do much. Have bout 200rds on it now. Hasn't sped up a bit.

 

[amassi]

20in yes. Berger factory ammo, 73s and 77s. Running approx 180fps below box speeds stated from 20in. I loaded 24gr H4895 with a 75eldm on top, 2740. I did punch the throat out with a 223 wylde reamer, but that shouldn't do much. Have bout 200rds on it now. Hasn't sped up a bit.

Thanks
How long are you loading those 75s?
If your not against ball powder Staball match is giving pretty impressive velocity in 5.56


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[waspocrew]

20in yes. Berger factory ammo, 73s and 77s. Running approx 180fps below box speeds stated from 20in. I loaded 24gr H4895 with a 75eldm on top, 2740. I did punch the throat out with a 223 wylde reamer, but that shouldn't do much. Have bout 200rds on it now. Hasn't sped up a bit.

My 223 CTR (5 years old maybe?) barrel was/is slow. Pretty short throat too. Shoots extremely well though.

I’ll be swapping barrels soon (I’m at 2600 + rounds) I’ve had a Proof prefit sitting in the shelf for a good year or more since the factory barrel just kept on shooting.

 

[khuber84]

Thanks
How long are you loading those 75s?
If your not against ball powder Staball match is giving pretty impressive velocity in 5.56


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2.450 with the 75s

 

[wind gypsy]

20in yes. Berger factory ammo, 73s and 77s. Running approx 180fps below box speeds stated from 20in. I loaded 24gr H4895 with a 75eldm on top, 2740. I did punch the throat out with a 223 wylde reamer, but that shouldn't do much. Have bout 200rds on it now. Hasn't sped up a bit.

Yeah, my 18" Manzella chambered wylde ACE tube hits those velocities with 23.0 gr but it sure seems to build pressure/velocity a lot faster than most. Was supposed to be a 0.219 tube but wouldn't be surprised if it is actually 0.218 because of that.

 

[TradLife406]

Can a rokstok be inlet for the ctr??? Or modified?

 

[The Guide]

Can a rokstok be inlet for the ctr??? Or modified?

The action is the same as the other Tikka rifles. The only difference is the bottom metal and the magazines they use. If I remember correctly, there was a CTR bottom metal inlet on the original Rokstok drop.

Jay

 

[TradLife406]

The action is the same as the other Tikka rifles. The only difference is the bottom metal and the magazines they use. If I remember correctly, there was a CTR bottom metal inlet on the original Rokstok drop.

Jay

Yeah I just saw that. Think I effed up but not just buying a ctr.

 

[khuber84]

Can a rokstok be inlet for the ctr??? Or modified?

Bottom metal inlet, magazine, and mag retention clip on the trigger screw is the only difference between ctr/T3X lite. Well picatinny rail and barrel contour as well.

 

[Howler65]

Bottom metal inlet, magazine, and mag retention clip on the trigger screw is the only difference between ctr/T3X lite. Well picatinny rail and barrel contour as well.

Think the price is worth it over new threaded Lite SS T3x .223? I'm debating currently, as either way I'd be putting a new stock on it...