Tikka question

[TxxAgg]

I have a Tikka 6.5x55. I know magnums and 223 are out, but can I spin on all the other Tikka factory barrels without modifying the bolt or bolt stop?

For instance, 243, 6.5 CM, 7mm-08 in factory barrels. Could I just leave the bolt stop long?

Would probably go 6 CM if aftermarket barrel.

 

[kurtiss00]

I have a Tikka 6.5x55. I know magnums and 223 are out, but can I spin on all the other Tikka factory barrels without modifying the bolt or bolt stop?

For instance, 243, 6.5 CM, 7mm-08 in factory barrels. Could I just leave the bolt stop long?

Would probably go 6 CM if aftermarket barrel.

Just a barrel change, that's it.

 

[Macintosh]

You might want short action or M+ mags for better feeding—I think a 6cm in a long action mag may be a bit finicky. But the mags are all the same size externally, so they all fit your action. Also, a short action bolt stop is like $30 so its a super easy fix if you want a shorter bolt throw.

 

[Northof51]

I’ve been using the same L magazine for 7mm-08, 7RM, and now 6CM without any feed issues. So far hasn’t made a difference whether each cartridge is pushed right back or not.

 

[Northof51]

The only thing with the 6cm is it can be a pain loading them in when the shoulder is in line or behind the feed lips.

 

[TxxAgg]

Other than the 223 and mags, all the bolt faces are the same right?

 

[NSI]

Correct.

 

[Macintosh]

I’ve been using the same L magazine for 7mm-08, 7RM, and now 6CM without any feed issues. So far hasn’t made a difference whether each cartridge is pushed right back or not.

Thanks, thats good to know, and a bit surprising that they dont hang up after shifting in recoil. I guess worst case a new mag is easy enough on the wallet if one was finicky.