Tikkas with factory threaded barrels?

[H80Hunter]

If it helps anyone I saw a t3x stainless at scheels in Rochester, MN. The website said 22” but it was clearly actually 20” (with a threaded barrel). I put it next to two guns labeled as 20” to confirm.

 

[KevinClimbs]

If it helps anyone I saw a t3x stainless at scheels in Rochester, MN. The website said 22” but it was clearly actually 20” (with a threaded barrel). I put it next to two guns labeled as 20” to confirm.

What caliber?

 

[H80Hunter]

What caliber?

Sorry. 243 win

 

[joshs]

Yep, i just got a 243 stainless from Eurooptic and it is 20” instead of 22”.

 

[mattmann]

Just got my “ember tech” from euro for right at 1k. Love it!

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[vishnevian]

Just got my “ember tech” from euro for right at 1k. Love it!

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beautiful. is the barrel diameter different on that than the regular fluted superlites? looks like yours barrel does not flare out towards the muzzle to accommodate the threading.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

beautiful. is the barrel diameter different on that than the regular fluted superlites? looks like yours barrel does not flare out towards the muzzle to accommodate the threading.

FYI mine came with m15x1 threads.

 

[ztc92]

Yep, i just got a 243 stainless from Eurooptic and it is 20” instead of 22”.

That’s good to know, a factory takeoff 243 that’s threaded at 20” would be hard to beat if you could get one under $300 if/when they find their way to the used market.

Is it the new flared muzzle with 5/8 x 24 threads?

 

[joshs]

That’s good to know, a factory takeoff 243 that’s threaded at 20” would be hard to beat if you could get one under $300 if/when they find their way to the used market.

Is it the new flared muzzle with 5/8 x 24 threads?

Yes, it's 5/8x24 threads. I haven't shot it yet, but just ordered some 109 ELDMs and 243 brass.

 

[nettereo16]

Still nothing 18”?

So the new threaded are 20-24” and there’s also some 223s in 16”, just making sure I’m up to speed!

 

[joshs]

Still nothing 18”?

So the new threaded are 20-24” and there’s also some 223s in 16”, just making sure I’m up to speed!

Yes, as far as I can tell, but it doesn't seem like all the product descriptions are accurate, so there might be some different barrel length options. Luckily my parents live pretty close to Euooptic, so I was able to go into the store and was pleasantly surprised when the 22" stainless 243 rifles were actually 20".

Some options are also only available right now in blued or stainless, but not both. As far as I could tell at Eurooptic, the 16" 223 5/8-24 threaded guns were only blued.

 

[okie john]

Back in Sportco a couple of days ago. They had right-handed and left-handed 20" threaded T3x rifles in 308.


Okie John

 

[Hunt_Jefferson]

For those of us that are not in suppressor-friendly states and don't want to run a muzzle device, does it make sense to track down an outgoing models to save a little weight off the end of the barrel?

Looking to pick up a .223 T3x compact for my son but can only order a threaded version through my local gun shop. Sportsman's has one non-threaded .223 T3x compact left in stock, EuroOptic also has a few at 8% off msrp.

 

[Dunky]

If you are positive you never want to put a muzzle device on it, I would go for the cheaper non threaded model. Can always thread it later if you change your mind also.

 

[zwhitworth]

For you guys that picked up the 20" 223 JRTXB31220MT, what thread pattern is the muzzle?

 

[buckslayer5676]

Can someone who has the new T3x Lite stainless 20" threaded versions measure the overall length of the rifle from butt to the tip of the threaded cap? I'm guessing it s/b 40" and change, but just want to be sure.

 

[bmc02]

First post. Need some info! I ordered a 308 lite from sportsman's Warehouse a week ago. was supposed to be SS 22" barrel, non threaded. Just went in to do paperwork on it. To my surprise it was 20" and threaded. Sweet I thought. Free upgrade (I was going to chop and thread in future). This will be hunting rifle for Backcountry backpack hunts. I looked up the part number before doing paperwork but couldn't find anything on it. So said screw it, I'll take it.

Got my paper work done. Started 10 day wait (WA). Couple hours later I'm thinking about it and now I'm wondering, if it's threaded for 5/8-24 does that mean it's a heavier barrel profile and I'm going to be punished on weight? I was expecting a 6.4 lb rifle per Tikka specs.

After reading this thread I (now) know that Tikka recently made this change to shorter and threaded barrels. SW wasn't aware of it (not surprising) and neither was I. Also seems like Tikka doesn't update their specs regularly so I'm left stressing about it...

I can swing by the store again tomorrow to inspect it more. Maybe get a weight on it. (If they'll let me see a gun on 10 day hold??)
In the meantime can anyone confirm what the barrel profile difference is for this new version vs what the old one would have been? Total weight of rifle?

I leave for backpack bear hunt right after I get this rifle off of hold... Hoping it's what I want and I don't have to start over. I'm short on time. I'm not a huge fan of fluted barrels and thought the lite would only be a small hit over the SL.

Tikka # JRTXB31620MT

 

[DB29]

First post. Need some info! I ordered a 308 lite from sportsman's Warehouse a week ago. was supposed to be SS 22" barrel, non threaded. Just went in to do paperwork on it. To my surprise it was 20" and threaded. Sweet I thought. Free upgrade (I was going to chop and thread in future). This will be hunting rifle for Backcountry backpack hunts. I looked up the part number before doing paperwork but couldn't find anything on it. So said screw it, I'll take it.

Got my paper work done. Started 10 day wait (WA). Couple hours later I'm thinking about it and now I'm wondering, if it's threaded for 5/8-24 does that mean it's a heavier barrel profile and I'm going to be punished on weight? I was expecting a 6.4 lb rifle per Tikka specs.

After reading this thread I (now) know that Tikka recently made this change to shorter and threaded barrels. SW wasn't aware of it (not surprising) and neither was I. Also seems like Tikka doesn't update their specs regularly so I'm left stressing about it...

I can swing by the store again tomorrow to inspect it more. Maybe get a weight on it. (If they'll let me see a gun on 10 day hold??)
In the meantime can anyone confirm what the barrel profile difference is for this new version vs what the old one would have been? Total weight of rifle?

I leave for backpack bear hunt right after I get this rifle off of hold... Hoping it's what I want and I don't have to start over. I'm short on time. I'm not a huge fan of fluted barrels and thought the lite would only be a small hit over the SL.

Tikka # JRTXB31620MT

From my understanding the barrel profiles are the same but the new threaded models get thicker at the muzzle so it can be threaded. When I looked at them in store I could barely notice it and would guess with the loss of 2in of barrel the threaded one will weigh about the same.

 

[bmc02]

From my understanding the barrel profiles are the same but the new threaded models get thicker at the muzzle so it can be threaded. When I looked at them in store I could barely notice it and would guess with the loss of 2in of barrel the threaded one will weigh about the same.

Thanks. Hoping that's true. I'm not counting every oz but if it's a heavier barrel the extra weight would be noticeable... I haven't held or even looked at enough Tikka's to know the differences.

 

[MTMeatHunter]

It’s not a heavier profile, per se, but it does taper at the muzzle to a thicker diameter to allow for the 5/8 threading. My guess is the loss of 2” of barrel will still end up reducing overall weight even with the taper, when compared to an OG 22”. Weigh it and let us know!