Tikka threading

[Formidilosus]

I'm also interested in chopping down and threading a factory Tikka. Does anyone know if the Tikka "Lite" rifles actually have a thinner barrel contour than the "Hunter," "Forest" and "Laminated Stainless" versions, or are they the same?

They are the same.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

+1 for ADCO’s work. They cut down my t3 lite 338 win mag to 20”, threaded and installed a collar. It’s now very accurate with a suppressor.

 

[raggedclaws]

They are the same.

Thanks!

 

[Unckebob]

I'm also interested in chopping down and threading a factory Tikka. Does anyone know if the Tikka "Lite" rifles actually have a thinner barrel contour than the "Hunter," "Forest" and "Laminated Stainless" versions, or are they the same?

The Roughtech Lite versions come with threaded barrels.

A 270 T3x has an advertised weight of 6.2 pounds vs the Roughtech Lite's 6.8 pounds. The 270 Roughtech with the 20" barrel is 6.6pounds.

 

[wind gypsy]

The ADCO collars on the lite barrels, do they shoulder up on the muzzle face or how do they stay put?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Why do weird stuff? Just find a gunsmith that will cut to the length you want and add a permanent adapter/collar to direct thread 5/8x24.

 

[wind gypsy]

Why do weird stuff? Just find a gunsmith that will cut to the length you want and add a permanent adapter/collar to direct thread 5/8x24.

1/2" threads dont leave much steel with certain bore sizes. I've been led to believe more meat on the muzzle = better. If you're going to put an adapter on there anyway and there is a "just as good" solution that leaves more meat on the muzzle, i'm interested.

I read something similar to this over a decade ago and it stuck with me, i didn't think it was with 5/8" threads though! So what if I can't shoot any possible differences, its just one more variable somewhat in our control.

For Optimal Accuracy with Threaded-Muzzle Barrels, Use Larger Muzzle Thread Diameter « Daily Bulletin

Our friend Robert Whitley of ARX Enterprises LLC has learned, through careful measurement and testing, that some barrels threaded 5/8 x 24 TPI at the muzzle may not deliver optimal accuracy.

bulletin.accurateshooter.com

 

[Moosehunter]

This is a stainless factory T3x barrel cut to 18", threaded 1/2-28, with a 1/2-28 to 5/8-24 adapter installed w/ Loctite.

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What's the cost on this roughly? Looks sweet

 

[Antares]

What's the cost on this roughly? Looks sweet

$200 currently I believe.

 

[jjarrell]

This is a stainless factory T3x barrel cut to 18", threaded 1/2-28, with a 1/2-28 to 5/8-24 adapter installed w/ Loctite.

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I know this particular post is a couple of years old, but @Antares would you share what caliber this Tikka T3x rifle was? It appears this is the way for me for my .270.

And did Kampfeld put the adapter on for you as well, or just cut/thread and you did the rest?

 

[Antares]

I know this particular post is a couple of years old, but @Antares would you share what caliber this Tikka T3x rifle was? It appears this is the way for me for my .270.

And did Kampfeld put the adapter on for you as well, or just cut/thread and you did the rest?

I've had Karl do this on 3 Tikkas to date; 6.5CM, 6CM, and .223. He does everything, cut, thread, add adapter, thread protector, etc.

 

[Thebigbaby]

Thread it 9/16x24 and use an adapter mounted with red loctite or Rocksett. It’ll be just fine.

^this