Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[J_Jacobson196]

A larger photo for those interested in the paint.

 

[Dobermann]

Fascinating evolution, @Jacob196 ... how'd you find the KRG's ergonomics?

 

[J_Jacobson196]

Fascinating evolution, @Jacob196 ... how'd you find the KRG's ergonomics?

Loved the KRG ergos! It really is an amazing rifle chassis. It's just a little hard to carry comfortably in a Kifaru Gun Bearer and is just a bit bulky for a dual purpose hunting rifle. However, I still have two bravos on other rifles and love how they operate.

 

[Dobermann]

Good to know ... I'd been tossing up between leaving my 223 hunting T3X in the factory stock, or moving to the KRG ... think I might leave it as is (or possibly put it in a Hi Tech Stocks carbon-fibre stock), and use a 6.5 Creed CTR barrel and action in a Bravo for matches/field shooting.

 

[Prairiekid]

I bought a t3 in 300wsm today, the barrel was chopped to 19.5 inches and has a bit of surface rust. Because of this I got a good deal. It’s stainless.
I’ll test it out hunting this year to see if I like the cartridge.
But I’m thinking a Carbon Six barrel 22” in 300wsm and a aftermarket stock maybe Wildcat composites.
Do you guys think I can get it close to 6lbs for just the bare rifle?

I want a rifle I can do it all with, from WT -Yukon Moose. So I like the idea of the 300wsm but what other cartridges should I consider in this action? I think the 6.5 prc fits well? Obviously not as good for moose though.
Thanks.
I look forward to figuring this build out.

 

[DavePwns]

I bought a t3 in 300wsm today, the barrel was chopped to 19.5 inches and has a bit of surface rust. Because of this I got a good deal. It’s stainless.
I’ll test it out hunting this year to see if I like the cartridge.
But I’m thinking a Carbon Six barrel 22” in 300wsm and a aftermarket stock maybe Wildcat composites.
Do you guys think I can get it close to 6lbs for just the bare rifle?

I want a rifle I can do it all with, from WT -Yukon Moose. So I like the idea of the 300wsm but what other cartridges should I consider in this action? I think the 6.5 prc fits well? Obviously not as good for moose though.
Thanks.
I look forward to figuring this build out.

300 WSM should do best at 24-26 inches, I think 22in is doable for sure. Let me know how the gun does at 19.5, I'd be curious if a 19.5 inch 300 wsm would beat out or compete with the velocities a 30-06 with a 24in barrel with a 200 grain bullet. If you have access to a chronograph please let me know how it does, I'd like to build a 21 or 22 Tikka in 300 wsm in the near future with a 5 in suppressor

 

[Tohopko]

T3X
Preferred Barrel Blanks 26" .800 Varmint in 6.5-284
Iota Eko Carbon
10.2lbs with Seekins rings on a 20MOA Mtn Tactical rail and Mtn Tactical bottom metal

Not a light packer, but sub-half moa with several loads!

 

[eightyeight mag]

T3X
Preferred Barrel Blanks 26" .800 Varmint in 6.5-284
Iota Eko Carbon
10.2lbs with Seekins rings on a 20MOA Mtn Tactical rail and Mtn Tactical bottom metal

Not a light packer, but sub-half moa with several loads!
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Just curious did you bed that stock?
Looks awesome by the way

 

[Treerat-sniper]

My version of the "practical rifle" T3x in .308, it's stock other than cut down to 20" & just recently added M/T bottom metal (old pic). Warne rings, 20 moa base, Leupold 1.5-4 IR 30mm hog. I have a spare new take off barrel if I ever wear this one out (doubtful). I've shot 125s to 180s with it & have yet to find a load it didn't digest well.

 

[NVVAHunt]

I’ll play along. T3 in 300 wm. B&C stock and a Grizzly Gunworks clamp on muzzle break. The break really helped tame recoil.


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[Moose83]

Anybody out there with a tikka battue in a non factory stock. I need something with more of a monte carlo style buttstock, short for end, and a long but tight ish grip. I have the factory stock kind of cobbled together in this configuration but I'm looking for something lighter. I'm in Canada so I'll probly end up customizing a wildcat... but I figured I'd check anyways. Thanks

 

[Tohopko]

Just curious did you bed that stock?
Looks awesome by the way

I have not bedded the stock yet. The fit was so precise I would need to remove material for the bedding. So far, even during load development, the rifle is sub-half moa. Best group to date is .24moa.

 

[Rusty85]

Mike at HCA @HellsCanyon just sent me pictures of mine, that is now in the mail.
Specs are:
300WSM Throated for 215 Berger’s
25.5” Brux 9:1
3 port Mini Magnum Muscle Brake
Mesa Precision Stock
HCA Bottom Metal and HCA Billet Mag

 

[Roksliding]

7mm mag
Manners
Trigger spring
Metal bottom
Husky
Arca plate
pachmeyer grind to fit
Krieger 1 in 9” barrel on the way
Love this rifle

 

[CaliforniaMuley209]

finally got my 6.5 PRC from mike at hells canyon. looks great, shoots great, and I think it will kill great in about a month for the mule deer rut.
pushing 156 burgers 2815.
topped with 3-18 mark 5.
Hatch Bipod

 

[DavePwns]

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finally got my 6.5 PRC from mike at hells canyon. looks great, shoots great, and I think it will kill great in about a month for the mule deer rut.
pushing 156 burgers 2815.
topped with 3-18 mark 5.
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Sweet set up! What is your finished rifle weight with scope and bipod?

 

[BjornF16]

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Sweet set up! What is your finished rifle weight with scope and bipod?

Also, what was weight of bare rifle?

 

[stiwarrior]

Tikka T3 superlite 30-06
AG composite stock
OMR bottom metal
APA Micro bastard "the answer" Muzzle brake
Straight fluted Bolt
Fluted factory Bolt handle
Area 419 20 MOA rail
Zeiss V4 6-24x50
Zeiss scope rings w/level

coming soon proof barrel 26" sendero lite 1-9twist in .277

 

[CaliforniaMuley209]

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Sweet set up! What is your finished rifle weight with scope and bipod?

I haven't weighed it but I would say its around 8 to 9 pounds. I will try to weigh this week and follow up!
IMO its a sweet long range / backcountry set up.

 

[CaliforniaMuley209]

Also, what was weight of bare rifle?

I didn't weigh the bare rifle but when I held it I was thinking around 6 pounds.