Tikka t3x lite 6.5 barrel threading?

[sneek-ee]

I want to put an APA gen 2 little bastard brake on a new 6.5. tx3 lite I just picked up.

It doesn't look like 1/2-28 threads are available on the little bastard that I can find. Is this not doable on the 6.5? Is my only option the micro bastard from apa in those threads?

Thanks

 

[RTSJ]

I bought a CVA Jet Blast and a 1/2-28 to 5/8-24 adapter for my T3x superlight in Creed. Goes next week for threading. My smith said no worries at all.


Roy

 

[JWP58]

The micro bastard is the only option I'm aware of

 

[davsco]

The micro bastard is the only option I'm aware of

that's what my smith put on mine. haven't it shot it yet though since, waiting on the mesa lefty stock to come in.

 

[sneek-ee]

I spoke with APA and decided to go with the Answer Brake. Comes in 1/2-28 and can self time it quick and easy.
Heres a good short little clip.

 

[FlyingScot]

For anyone else looking, Insite also makes their Heathen brake in 1/2-28

 

[cjl2010]

Patriot valley arms also makes a 1/2-28 self timing brake that has a smaller contour.

 

[fatbacks]

Nathan at Muzzle Brakes n More can make just about anything for you... he is doing my tikka as I type this.

 

[Desk Jockey]

What is the approximate cost of adding a brake? All in parts and labor. Just looking for a ballpark.

 

[davsco]

What is the approximate cost of adding a brake? All in parts and labor. Just looking for a ballpark.

#340 for mine, $125 for the apa micro bastard brake and $215 for thread/install/time/blend.

 

[Grimm11]

Sneek-ee can you send me a PM


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[Cant hit em]

What is the approximate cost of adding a brake? All in parts and labor. Just looking for a ballpark.

Just had a Tikka done it was $200 for cut 2” off, thread 1/2x28 , add brake and reblue to match

 

[JonS]

Bumping up an old thread, my tikkas are going to get cut soon, was told by a thunderbeast recommended shop that they'd cut them 9/16x24. Is that crazy, all above said 1/2x28. Thanks

 

[khuber84]

Bumping up an old thread, my tikkas are going to get cut soon, was told by a thunderbeast recommended shop that they'd cut them 9/16x24. Is that crazy, all above said 1/2x28. Thanks

Depends, if you have a 22" Tikka, your diameter is probably enough to support a 9/16 thread. Most smith's I've talked to will cut that. Thunderbeast recommends 0.662 barrel OD for 9/16x24 threads, however that's to hang a can off of, not a tiny brake.

 

[JonS]

My plan is to have a can on it, I hate loudeners. Got to wait awhile to get the cans though. Mile High Shooting took all three of my Tikkas and said 9/16 for all of them, two are super lites, one regular lite.
Thanks

 

[ahlgringo]

If you are putting a can on it, yep 9/16 is your best bet. I did this on a tikka 06'. most can mfg's offer a direct thread option for 9/16, or you can use an adapter if you want.

 

[JonS]

Ordered 419 universal adapter and can adapter as well to make them easy on and off I hope.

 

[General RE LEE]

I am on the fence about threading my Tikka T3x. I think I'm going the Witt clamp on route.

 

[Brendan]

I am on the fence about threading my Tikka T3x. I think I'm going the Witt clamp on route.

I have one of these I should sell that I used on my T3X Lite Stainless 6.5 CM. Pretty easy and it works fine if anyone's interested.

(New Barrel going on this winter)

 

[General RE LEE]

Do you have the exact measurements?