Tikka T3x superlite -- what to improve and mod?

[WaWox]

I have a Tikka T3X superlite in 7mm rem mag, with a Maven RS1.2 in MIL mounted on the built in base with Warne low Tikka turrets.

I already filed down the plastic that "supports" the barrel and can now move a three times folded sheet of paper all the way to the action block.

I lowered the trigger weight to the minimum available via the existing spring, probably 2.5lbs but haven't measured it.

I installed a Victor cheek raiser

I added a 4inch Arca plate

Limbsaver butt replacing the stock rubber end.

I feel this gun is pretty great-- but people here have fantastic ideas and way more experience than me.

So I'd love to know -- what other must have mods or improvements are there ? Intention is backpacking elk gun.

 

[Mountainrancher]

Get rid of the vertically split warnes and get a set of these https://www.unknownmunitions.com/product/um-tikka-rings/
Vertically split rings can do weird things to scopes and I don’t trust them.
Then get a limb saver air tech and the vertical grip piece.

 

[WaWox]

Oh OK need to look into rings then some more ..

I forgot to add -- butt had already been replaced with the limbsaver

 

[turbo406]

Suppressor

 

[WaWox]

Suppressor

I am assuming I'd either need the barrel shortened and then threaded or just get a new barrel that's already threaded. How long do you recommend to go with barrel alone on a 7mm rem mag? I am mostly shooting mono metal bullets.

In that case of getting a custom barrel ... I might as well switch to 7mm PRC barrel, .. so definitely something I will keep in mind.

 

[turbo406]

I am assuming I'd either need the barrel shortened and then threaded or just get a new barrel that's already threaded. How long do you recommend to go with barrel alone on a 7mm rem mag? I am mostly shooting mono metal bullets.

In that case of getting a custom barrel ... I might as well switch to 7mm PRC barrel, .. so definitely something I will keep in mind.

I thought the superlites were threaded already? It's all preference, my smaller Cals are all 18 inches that I've had cut my 300 win mag is cut to 20 inches and suppressed is wonderful to shoot. That being said my 22 inch ruger american balances very very nicely with a can on the end.

 

[Mountainrancher]

Oh OK need to look into rings then some more ..

I forgot to add -- butt had already been replaced with the limbsaver

From what I understand the high torque on the bottom and lower torque on the top can pinch a scope tube and cause the scope to bind up or fail.

 

[WaWox]

I thought the superlites were threaded already? It's all preference, my smaller Cals are all 18 inches that I've had cut my 300 win mag is cut to 20 inches and suppressed is wonderful to shoot. That being said my 22 inch ruger american balances very very nicely with a can on the end.

Unfortunately not -- 24" long and no threading :'(

 

[turbo406]

Depending on where the fluting starts if you could do 22 inches and threaded

 

[Antares]

Chop and thread whatever length you want, regardless of where the flutes stop.

 

[Jim538]

Another cool way to save weight would be to consider a spartan precision bipod.

 

[gsully]

Ditch the plastic and get a Rokstock (well at least some time in the future...)

 

[WaWox]

Yeah definitely very very tempted by that. I guess my wallet/wife can be happy that right now it's not an option

 

[Castle Rock]

Sand the barrel channel to provide more clearance if you use a bipod or tripod at the front, otherwise weird shit happens shooting off hard ground
And as has been said get better rings

 

[sdupontjr]

I kept stock barrel length, had it threaded 9/16x24 and installed a MBM super baby beast. Shoots like a 243 now.




Have changed out the scope and rings, but the Brake is nice.

 

[wind gypsy]

New rings.

If you're not going to use a muzzle device the only notable step up i'd consider is a new stock. Rokstok or wait for KRG Echo. Degrease the firing pin and inside of your bolt.

 

[JerkyFreak]

I have to admit that I find the stock Tikka stock to be very suitable for hunting. Might not be great for bench, PRS or tripod shooting, but when carrying it around the ergonomics are not bad at all. Also, it can take dings and scratches without me stressing out about ruining my stock.