Tikka T3X Lite Stainless 6.5 PRC

[CJ19]

I thought I’d do a little show and tell of my new Tikka.

I was considering a Roughtech, but it was hard to pass up a $679 stainless T3x Lite stainless from Euro Optic. I had Bug Holes cut it back to 22” and thread it 1/2x28”. Cost was $100.

$779 for a threaded, stainless Tikka is a good deal.

Anyways, immediately installed vertical grip, trigger spring, Limbsaver recoil pad and Beartooth cheek riser. Done.

It’s a shooter, which is never a surprise. H4831 SC handloads with 143 ELDX.

100 yards

I had looked for this exact rifle a few years ago but they had not released it at 6.5 prc at that time. I ended up with a t3x lite SS in 270 which I like very much. I think you got a hell of deal on what is my favorite rifle, the Tikka T3x (Lite) SS. Great rifle and like you said...not surprising that it shoots. I think you got a good deal and should be thrilled to have it in your collection.

 

[brockel]

I researched a lot of powders for the 6.5 PRC and H4831 has consistently been mentioned as producing excellent accuracy. Some folks mention it doesn’t produce the fastest velocity and others get pretty good speed.

I decided on this rifle accuracy trumps speed and went with 4831SC.

H1000 is another good one

 

[BCsteve]

2761 currently but I expect it to go up

Thanks. I just got my Tikka back rebarreled with a 22" 6.5 PRC. It will give a baseline of what to expect.

 

[ElkArcher918]

Some range pics

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Sharp looking setup. Hey, I thought Tikkas come with flush mounted mags. Is the one seen in your pics after market? What brand and model?

 

[General RE LEE]

Sharp looking setup. Hey, I thought Tikkas come with flush mounted mags. Is the one seen in your pics after market? What brand and model?

The 6.5 PRC does not come with a flush fit mag. Rather, it’s a 4 round mag. I’ve heard you can use a factory L mag that is flush fit but you’re limited to 2 rounds.