Will Tikka come out with a 6 CM soon???

[Jbehredt]

At 20", I probably won't chop. At 22", I probably will.

I also want to know when Sako will release 6 CMs. I wouldn't mind paying up for Sako refinements for my 6.

Right. I really want 18 so at 20 it might have been close enough to leave. 22 makes the decision easy. First stop will be the gunsmith.

 

[EuroOptic]

Now we know the barrel length and the SKUs, would like to know the twist rate... if its 1:7 or 1:7.5 I will get in line for the parking lot wrestling match.

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Feb 13, 2026

Lites have launched. Not showing as an option in Superlite or Ace yet

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I aint hard to find... hahahaha

 

[Gadjet]

Dangit Tikka! Is an 18" stainless superlite too much to ask for?

 

[MontyMontana]

22 is perfect. Satisfies the "don't neuter your rifle with a short barrel" crowd and satisfies the "anything longer than 16 inches is dumb" crowd. Last barrel I had cut and threaded was $100, not a big deal..

I swear you could give away money on here and people would whine...

 

[Gadjet]

22 is perfect. Satisfies the "don't neuter your rifle with a short barrel" crowd and satisfies the "anything longer than 16 inches is dumb" crowd. Last barrel I had cut and threaded was $100, not a big deal..

I swear you could give away money on here and people would whine...

Tell me that you don't hunt the thick stuff with a suppressor without telling me.

 

[MontyMontana]

Tell me that you don't hunt the thick stuff with a suppressor without telling me.

Tell me reading comprehension isn't an ability you possess without telling me..
Spend the $100 and get it cut to the length you want, I never said you had to keep it at 22 inches...

 

[Gadjet]

Tell me reading comprehension isn't an ability you possess without telling me..
Spend the $100 and get it cut to the length you want, I never said you had to keep it at 22 inches...

Easy hotrod! I simply stated what I would personally prefer as far as a factory barrel length. Nothing important enough to get all testy.

 

[WhoGarrDen]

Might be worth sticking with the 107tmks over the 116s if sitting on a 7.5tw, I'm down here closer to sea level..

Edit: looking at all the data from the 6mm heavy testing thread, these seem to be doing pretty well in 6cm at SAAMI and 1:8, respectively. I rescind my concerns.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Might be worth sticking with the 107tmks over the 116s if sitting on a 7.5tw, I'm down here closer to sea level..

The Berger stability calc might shed some light on it. I’m at sea level and I would bet that a 7.5 would get it done based on my testing with 7 and 8 twist 243s. Of course it’s all speculation until we see it on paper.

 

[AK_cowboy]

Anyone have any updates to when these bad boys are gonna hit the market?

 

[Matt5266]

Never

 

[4th_point]

FYI

Two dealers in AUSTRALIA show 6 CM - Magnum Sports and C&S Sporting. Doesn't look like they are actually available for purchase though.

I believe these are 2026 special editions

T3XACEGM6CM - 6CM 24.3"
T3XAPEX6CM - 6CM 22.4"

 

[4th_point]

This was on Reddit in AUSGUNS:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ausguns/comments/1ram7vw/2026_tikka_t3x_special_editions_spotted_likely

 

[Antares]

This thread makes me really happy I rebarreled to 6CM 2+ years ago instead of waiting for Tikka to get their poop in a group.

 

[HilltopHitman]

Ready to submit my order @EuroOptic any day now

 

[Aussie Dan]

FYI

Two dealers in AUSTRALIA show 6 CM - Magnum Sports and C&S Sporting. Doesn't look like they are actually available for purchase though.

I believe these are 2026 special editions

T3XACEGM6CM - 6CM 24.3"
T3XAPEX6CM - 6CM 22.4"

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Add sunbury firearms to the list as well. I have no doubt cleavers and the barn will follow suit soon enough.

Im hoping to get mine pre ordered fairly soon. Hopefully be a good Christmas gift to myself

 

[4th_point]

I bet SAKO/Tikka will time the wider release of rifles chambered in 6mm Creedmoor along with SAKO ammunition, just like they did with the 6.5mm PRC and 6.5mm Creedmoor.

If so, they can't just spin up some barrels and put new rifle chamberings in the catalog. They have to get loads developed, procure supplies, set up production lines, and market and distribute the new cartridge too.

At corporate levels, it's not uncommon for top management and marketing especially to coordinate product launches so that they can provide consumers all solutions for their needs.

In other words, SAKO/Tikka wants customers to buy rifles AND ammunition! Just like SIG wants contracts for firearms, optics, and ammunition and not just one.

In the US, I bet many people don't even think about SAKO ammunition though.