Tikka Proof Research barrel pre fit question

[Archery Bank]

I am beginning my Tikka build project. I just removed the barrel and have the internal action wrench. My question is as follows:
What torque specification did you you use to tighten the PR barrel to the action?

The barrel is a 6.5 PRC, 22", Sendero contour.

Thank you for your input.

 

[fightthenoise]

I went by Bighorn’s torque specs. 75-85 for non magnums and 100-120 for magnums. Headspaced fine.


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[hereinaz]

Make sure and put your vise on the steel and not the carbon.

 

[Archery Bank]

Make sure and put your vise on the steel and not the carbon.

I will do that. Thank you

 

[fatbacks]

Proof told me 80 ft lbs for my 6.5 PRC. Might be worth a call to verify though.


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[Archery Bank]

Proof told me 80 ft lbs for my 6.5 PRC. Might be worth a call to verify though.


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I called Proof today. They said 65-75 ft lbs

 

[Titog333]

What vise did you use to get the barrel off

I am beginning my Tikka build project. I just removed the barrel and have the internal action wrench. My question is as follows:
What torque specification did you you use to tighten the PR barrel to the action?

The barrel is a 6.5 PRC, 22", Sendero contour.

Thank you for your input

I am beginning my Tikka build project. I just removed the barrel and have the internal action wrench. My question is as follows:
What torque specification did you you use to tighten the PR barrel to the action?

The barrel is a 6.5 PRC, 22", Sendero contour.

Thank you for your input.

What barrel vise did you use to get he the barrel off I’m having trouble getting mine off

 

[khuber84]

What vise did you use to get the barrel off


What barrel vise did you use to get he the barrel off I’m having trouble getting mine off

I have the short action customs barrel vise with the Tikka sporter inserts. I have a bugholes inside action wrench, breaker bar, as well as put a 16" crescent wrench on the outside the action at the tennon. I have removed 3x different oem Tikka barrels without any issue. I know the SAC barrel vise is not a cheap setup but it's the best one out there in my opinion.

 

[Archery Bank]

What vise did you use to get the barrel off


What barrel vise did you use to get he the barrel off I’m having trouble getting mine off

I used a Grizzly Industrial Viper barrel vise. I turned the action muzzle down and applied PB Blaster to the inside of the action where the tenon resides. I gently heated the action and applied more PB in 12 hr intervals. I lined the barrel with leather and coated the barrel with rosin. I tightened bolts on the vise with an impact wrench. After attaching the external action wrench I gave the handle a firm but gentle rap with a hammer. It turned easily but it was a brand new rifle.

 

[gbflyer]

There is no reason to overdue the torque going back on. Hang towards the light end of the spec. , German torque is fine too.