Tikka Superlite + Suppressor: Any Issues?

[_MountainBum]

Just ordered a threaded OEM takeoff superlite barrel in 6.5 PRC for a build, has anyone had issues running a can on this barrel profile?

 

[blackhawk219]

Seems like there's a thread already about this subject. I've personally had my superlite in 308 cut to 18" and threaded for a suppressor no problem.

Thread 'Threading “Thin Contour” or “Tikka Lite Contour”Barrels 5/8-24. Flutes Are Welcome!'

Nov 22, 2025

Hey folks.

I’ve seen lots of posts and requests for being able to thread Tikka Lite profile barrels 5/8-24 for suppressors.

While the factory tikka lite barrels now come with an end flare and 5/8-24 threads, if you want to cut the barrels shorter you have the same issue as the original lite profile barrels.

Here are 3 different options for threading so that you don’t haven’t to use a 1/2-5/8 adapter…



The top barrel is a factory “Superlite” fluted Tikka lite profile barrel. This barrel was cut to 16”, re-crowned, threaded 5/8 and shoulder added.

The middle barrel is a...

• mxgsfmdpx
• Replies: 35
• Forum: Firearms

• 

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

No, my 308 is a superlite no issue with an AB A10

 

[_MountainBum]

Seems like there's a thread already about this subject. I've personally had my superlite in 308 cut to 18" and threaded for a suppressor no problem.

Thread 'Threading “Thin Contour” or “Tikka Lite Contour”Barrels 5/8-24. Flutes Are Welcome!'

Nov 22, 2025

Hey folks.

I’ve seen lots of posts and requests for being able to thread Tikka Lite profile barrels 5/8-24 for suppressors.

While the factory tikka lite barrels now come with an end flare and 5/8-24 threads, if you want to cut the barrels shorter you have the same issue as the original lite profile barrels.

Here are 3 different options for threading so that you don’t haven’t to use a 1/2-5/8 adapter…



The top barrel is a factory “Superlite” fluted Tikka lite profile barrel. This barrel was cut to 16”, re-crowned, threaded 5/8 and shoulder added.

The middle barrel is a...

• mxgsfmdpx
• Replies: 35
• Forum: Firearms

• 

Thanks, I am addressing people that are running suppressors on the OEM threaded barrels already. I have no plans to cut this one or alter it in anyway. Just curious if people have had issues running a suppressor on this light profile of a barrel.

 

[nm.otter]

None so far (~300 rounds on a 20" 6.5mm Creedmoor SL with an OG).

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Thanks, I am addressing people that are running suppressors on the OEM threaded barrels already. I have no plans to cut this one or alter it in anyway. Just curious if people have had issues running a suppressor on this light profile of a barrel.

None so far.

 

[Nick4050]

Factory T3x Lite in 300 mag with a Rugged Alaskan 360 on the end, I've only had good things to say about it. I get about 2" of POI shift with the can vs. without, which is to be expected.

 

[blackhawk219]

Thanks, I am addressing people that are running suppressors on the OEM threaded barrels already. I have no plans to cut this one or alter it in anyway. Just curious if people have had issues running a suppressor on this light profile of a barrel.

Ah okay my mistake I misunderstood. Don't know why there would be any issues. Send it! You'll never look back

 

[mccollt16]

Thanks, I am addressing people that are running suppressors on the OEM threaded barrels already. I have no plans to cut this one or alter it in anyway. Just curious if people have had issues running a suppressor on this light profile of a barrel.

Got my Lite 6.5 PRC shooting sub MOA with a OCL Polonium 30 on it. I think it’s the same profile just without flutes.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Same no issues. Mines 1/2 threaded with no adapter or collar at 21.5”

 

[FSB12B]

Any issues being unbalanced? 20” barrel FWIW.

 

[nm.otter]

My 20" is mounted in a 25 oz stock and balances perfectly (for me, ~3/4" forward of the front action screw) with a SWFA 6x and an 11 oz OG installed over the factory M15 adapter.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Any issues being unbalanced? 20” barrel FWIW.

No.

 

[mccollt16]

Any issues being unbalanced? 20”

Factory Tikka Lite 6.5 PRC with 22” barrel
15 oz suppressor
Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42
Balances about 2” in front of action screws.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Any issues being unbalanced? 20” barrel FWIW.

Yes. The D18 and heavier profiles in a 20” barrel and longer with any suppressor doesn’t balance nicely.

The standard lite D16 profile, whether fluted or not a 20” is the longest I would personally use with a suppressor on a dedicated hunting gun.

At the range or shooting games toy gun you’re fine with longer in most cases.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Any issues being unbalanced? 20” barrel FWIW.

A little practice will quickly solve any perceived “balance issues” you may have.

I have multiple tikka rifles with shortened barrels, never had a single issue with any of them.