Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

[magedon44]

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 View attachment 227039View attachment 227038View attachment 227040View attachment 227041

Dang I shoulda gone with that black instead of glacier! sick looking rig!

 

[MT257]

Alright guys after reading 47 pages, I have a wild idea and some quesitons about building a custom tikka. I am looking to build a rifle weighing less than my current Remington 700 CDL in a 257 Weatherby which is 10.8 pounds ready to go in the field.

What I am looking at doing is buying a 300 Win Mag in a Tikka. I would use that action for the build. I want the build to be a 257 Weatherby. I would keep the factory stock, the ones I have experience with don't bother me. I know that I will need a new barrel. Who makes barrels that mirror the contours in the factory contour? I am open to carbon barrels, but only if they fit in the factory stock. I just want the finished barrel length to be 26". Any help/insight on this will help my process out.

 

[OpenCountry]

Just finished this project up today.

Tikka T3x Superlite 7mm-08
Mesa Precision Altitude Stock
Mountain Tactical Bottom Metal
Fluted Bolt
Yodave Trigger Spring
Long Action Magazine/Bolt Stop
Sportsmatch Rings
Nightforce 3-10x42 SHV

Nice rifle! Do you have a weight on it?

 

[Ram94]

Nice rifle! Do you have a weight on it?

Thank you!

It's right at 7.5 lbs as it sits. Bare rifle is 6 lbs

 

[Coyotehills308]

I’ll be interested to see how you like the taller Sportsmatch rings.

I recently ordered a set of TO84 after I broke a Warne Mtn Tech ring on my 223 Tikka. The 223 wears a SWFA 3-9... but I was curious about using those rings for my 6.5 with a Nightforce SHV 4-14x50


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A little late on this, did t084 work with 50mm shv?

 

[Don Qui Puncher]

A little late on this, did t084 work with 50mm shv?

Yes it does

 

[Coyotehills308]

Yes it does

Thank you very much

 

[Spoonbill]

Alright guys after reading 47 pages, I have a wild idea and some quesitons about building a custom tikka. I am looking to build a rifle weighing less than my current Remington 700 CDL in a 257 Weatherby which is 10.8 pounds ready to go in the field.

What I am looking at doing is buying a 300 Win Mag in a Tikka. I would use that action for the build. I want the build to be a 257 Weatherby. I would keep the factory stock, the ones I have experience with don't bother me. I know that I will need a new barrel. Who makes barrels that mirror the contours in the factory contour? I am open to carbon barrels, but only if they fit in the factory stock. I just want the finished barrel length to be 26". Any help/insight on this will help my process out.

It should work, Benchmark and proof both make factory contour barrels as well as mountain tactical. If you handload you could load up the 131 gr blackjack bullets, not sure if they would fit in the factory magazine or not. I have no personal experience with them but those bullets are popular for long range shooting.

 

[z987k]

Has anyone had the factory lite barrel fluted? Weight purposes only, is it worth it? Math says it might drop 5-6oz...
The superlite and lite are listed as within .1-.2kg which is 3-6oz. I didn't get a superlite because I cut the barrel shorter than the flutes.

 

[wind gypsy]

Has anyone had the factory lite barrel fluted? Weight purposes only, is it worth it? Math says it might drop 5-6oz...
The superlite and lite are listed as within .1-.2kg which is 3-6oz. I didn't get a superlite because I cut the barrel shorter than the flutes.

Maybe a couple ounces.

I wouldn't do it due to possible negative impacts to accuracy.

 

[Heimdall2]

Similar to others, I finally pushed through the 47 page thread (no regrets) for ideas on my upcoming build. I have a 3yo T3X lite in 300wm. Looking to get a new stock/chassis, barrel, muzzle break, bolt handle/knob, flute the bolt, and cerekote. Weight isn’t a a huge factor for me. Up top will be a Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56.
-I am torn between the Manners PRS1TK, MPA chassis, and KRG Bravo for the adjustability.
-Leaning toward a carbon six sendero contour prefit.
-The hardest decision for me right now is caliber. 300wsm and 7saum are my top two based on it being a large game rifle. I have considered the switch lug but that spikes the cost and complication more than I’d like for my 1st custom build.
-I don’t currently reload but will be by the end of the summer next year. That makes the WSM more attractive for the availability of factory ammo options. Any advice on those few points would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Lawnboi]

Similar to others, I finally pushed through the 47 page thread (no regrets) for ideas on my upcoming build. I have a 3yo T3X lite in 300wm. Looking to get a new stock/chassis, barrel, muzzle break, bolt handle/knob, flute the bolt, and cerekote. Weight isn’t a a huge factor for me. Up top will be a Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56.
-I am torn between the Manners PRS1TK, MPA chassis, and KRG Bravo for the adjustability.
-Leaning toward a carbon six sendero contour prefit.
-The hardest decision for me right now is caliber. 300wsm and 7saum are my top two based on it being a large game rifle. I have considered the switch lug but that spikes the cost and complication more than I’d like for my 1st custom build.
-I don’t currently reload but will be by the end of the summer next year. That makes the WSM more attractive for the availability of factory ammo options. Any advice on those few points would be greatly appreciated.

Is there a weight your shooting for? With your stock and scope choice your going to be heavy.

 

[willfrye027]

Similar to others, I finally pushed through the 47 page thread (no regrets) for ideas on my upcoming build. I have a 3yo T3X lite in 300wm. Looking to get a new stock/chassis, barrel, muzzle break, bolt handle/knob, flute the bolt, and cerekote. Weight isn’t a a huge factor for me. Up top will be a Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56.
-I am torn between the Manners PRS1TK, MPA chassis, and KRG Bravo for the adjustability.
-Leaning toward a carbon six sendero contour prefit.
-The hardest decision for me right now is caliber. 300wsm and 7saum are my top two based on it being a large game rifle. I have considered the switch lug but that spikes the cost and complication more than I’d like for my 1st custom build.
-I don’t currently reload but will be by the end of the summer next year. That makes the WSM more attractive for the availability of factory ammo options. Any advice on those few points would be greatly appreciated.

I thought the KRG only took short action mags?

 

[Lawnboi]

I thought the KRG only took short action mags?

Manners mini chassis only takes short action as well, as does mpa

 

[Heimdall2]

I thought the KRG only took short action mags?

Yes and from my understanding the 7saum (depending on OAL of developed loads) fits fine in SA mags. I think most guys recommend LA for the 7saum but I have read quite a few that have decent setups in SA.

 

[Sportsman315]

Looks great. How much did you pay for the stock upgrade?

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[Lawnboi]

Almost there just need to mount the scope and muffler

 

[khuber84]

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Almost there just need to mount the scope and muffler

Is the 243 super long throated as well?

 

[Lawnboi]

Is the 243 super long throated as well?

This was a factory 243, now a vanilla 6.5cm

 

[83cj-7]

I have a few rifles and have built 4 customs on Tikka actions, but this pair are my primary hunting rifles.

Top is a .280 (vanilla) with a 24” Proof 8.4 light sendero. The bottom is a factory barrel T1x .22. Both have Manners EHTs, Area 419 bases and Warne rings.