Tikka factory 6.5 PRC clickers?

[Runwilderness]

I was planning a 7 PRC build off of a Tikka action which would require a custom barrel, but I’m circling back to considering a 6.5 PRC.

If I go that route factory Tikkas are available. I reload and I did some searching and while clickers in PRC chambers are discussed all over the place I could not find any Tikka 6.5 PRC specific details.

Safe to assume the Tikka factory chamber is SAMMI/CIP spec and I’ll be getting into a can of worms? Does anyone have specific experiences they can share?

 

[Pharmseller]

I load for my brother’s Tikka 6.5 PRC.

156 EOL over Reloder 26 gets 2932 fps and great accuracy.

He hasn’t killed anything with it yet.




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[Runwilderness]

@Pharmseller , thanks.

Can you share how many reloadings your getting and with what brass?

 

[Grace859]

I’m far from an expert, but there are solutions out there to eliminate the clickers. I’ve seen several reamers you can use at home to slightly modify the chamber if you buy a rifle and have that problem.

 

[Runwilderness]

@Grace859 , yes, I have read that in multiple places hence my question.

If I buy a factory Tikka and then have to pay a smith re-ream it (or attempt to DIY and screw it up) I’m likely better paying custom up front even if the build cost is higher to start.

 

[grfox92]

@Grace859 , yes, I have read that in multiple places hence my question.

If I buy a factory Tikka and then have to pay a smith re-ream it (or attempt to DIY and screw it up) I’m likely better paying custom up front even if the build cost is higher to start.

The clicker, if it is going to happen usually only happens after 4 or 5 reloads on brass. Even then, from what I've been told, it's mainly an issue with custom rifles. This is what I've gathered from looking into exactly what you are looking into right now.

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[Pharmseller]

@Pharmseller , thanks.

Can you share how many reloadings your getting and with what brass?

Nosler brass. Still on first firing.




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[Castle Rock]

It won’t be an issue with a tikka for a number of reasons,
They have good primary extraction
They will have a CIP chamber
Tikka shooters are not as sensitive as custom gun shooters

 

[kad11]

I was planning a 7 PRC build off of a Tikka action which would require a custom barrel, but I’m circling back to considering a 6.5 PRC.

If I go that route factory Tikkas are available. I reload and I did some searching and while clickers in PRC chambers are discussed all over the place I could not find any Tikka 6.5 PRC specific details.

Safe to assume the Tikka factory chamber is SAMMI/CIP spec and I’ll be getting into a can of worms? Does anyone have specific experiences they can share?

I have three 6.5 PRC Tikka take off barrels. I ran the aw2 reamer through them and it did remove material from the area that people say causes issues.

 

[Runwilderness]

@kad11, thanks that is perfect info.

 

[Randyb]

I load for my brother’s Tikka 6.5 PRC.

156 EOL over Reloder 26 gets 2932 fps and great accuracy.

He hasn’t killed anything with it yet.




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WHAT LENGTH BARREL?

 

[Pharmseller]

WHAT LENGTH BARREL?

DON’T SHOUT AT ME.

YOU’RE NOT MY WIFE




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[Pharmseller]

24.3” I THINK.

TIKKA VEIL ALPINE


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[Pharmseller]

Now my throat hurts.




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[Pharmseller]

FOUR SHOTS

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[doepatrol]

Of the two PRCs I have they both had clicker issues (bergara squared crest and mauser m18). After one firing with lapua brass I had major issues at well below pressure. I did an aw2 hand ream and it solved all issues and they still shoot great. I will never own any lrc cartridges without doing an aw2 chamber it's worth it if reloading