Tikka T3x 7mm Rem Mag Build

[Slamfire94]

Finally decided to buy a rifle that I have wanted for a while (Tikka Superlite in 7mm rem mag). Sportsmans was having a sale and I gave in! Figured I would document this journey as it has turned into a full build.

 

[Slamfire94]

finally got the rifle in. Test fitted some mountain tactical bottom metal as well. This thing is LIGHT. especially compared to my 375’s.



as much as I love the factory fluted stainless barrel on this super lite, it’s going to be coming off. Let me know if anyone wants it. Found out that Proof Research has discontinued the 7mm rem mag caliber for 7prc so I snagged a Rem Mag barrel that I found in stock while I could. I’m sure I’ll catch some flak from the PRC fanboy warriors for this haha.

 

[VAHunter01]

Hope it turns out great for you.

What stock are you going with?

I’m debating on doing something very similar and just putting my other stuff away for the kid to have.

 

[Slamfire94]

Thank you . I went with a

Hope it turns out great for you.

What stock are you going with?

I’m debating on doing something very similar and just putting my other stuff away for the kid to have.

Thank you! I went with a Carbon fiber Altitude Stock from Pure Precision. Ordered from J&A.

 

[Pharmseller]

What do you want for the barrel?

 

[TaperPin]

Very nice!

 

[Slamfire94]

What do you want for the barrel?

$225 takes it. never been fired.

 

[Pharmseller]

$225 takes it. never been fired.

Thanks for your quick reply.

 

[Slamfire94]

Thanks for your quick reply.

Of Course. That's what I have seen them sell for in the past. just let me know if you are interested. The stock is also available.

 

[shortside]

Very cool. I am interested to see how this turns out. What stock? I am starting a Tikka 7 PRC build.... Looking hard at the Manners MCS H

 

[Slamfire94]

Very cool. I am interested to see how this turns out. What stock? I am starting a Tikka 7 PRC build.... Looking hard at the Manners MCS H

Thank you. I ended up going with a carbon fiber Pure precision Altitude stock. I ordered it through J&A Outdoors.

 

[Slamfire94]

Had a seamless thread protector added to the barrel. Turned out great. Now off to Cerakote it goes! Hoping to get this thing put together next week. Fingers crossed..

Before the thread protector.

And after.

 

[Slamfire94]

Stock is in! Hoping to get it put together this week. Just waiting on the barrel to get back from LRI.

 

[Slamfire94]

Tikka barrel wasn’t too difficult to get off. Just need to make sure vise is tight and give it a few taps with a dead blow hammer until it breaks loose.

LRI did a great job on the seamless thread protector, bolt flutes and Cerakote.

 

[Slamfire94]

Got rifle assembled and man this thing is light!!! Need to weigh it to see what it comes in at.

 

[Slamfire94]

After testing multiple factory loads at 100 yards it seems like this rifle really likes Federal’s 168 grain Berger Hybrid load. The rifle suprising shot most my factory loads at an inch and under from 154grain up to 168grain. Second best groups were with 154grain interlocks and Federal’s ELD-X load

168grain Berger hybrid

 

[bascott1]

Just saw your build. Im thinking about the exact same build. Lefty and all. Good taste man.

 

[sdupontjr]

Very nice. Only see one problem. The bolt is on the wrong side.

 

[gerry35]

Sure turned out nice. I'm a left too and somehow forgot to comment on your build. Any idea how much it weighs?

 

[Slamfire94]

Sure turned out nice. I'm a left too and somehow forgot to comment on your build. Any idea how much it weighs?

I'll weight it tonight. need to update this thread as well!