Tikka 280Ai

[WDE91]

A while back I was kicking around the idea of putting together a Tikka in 280Ai.
Well, I finally pulled the trigger.

Thus far here is where I'm at.
Started life as a T3 stainless in 30-06.

Scavenged a T3x stock, added the OE vertical grip, Limbsaver, & a Rustoleum paint job.
Next up was a Warne Mountain Tech 0MOA Rail & Warne Mountain Tech 30MM rings.
For the bolt I purchased a Mountain Tactical threaded bolt handle & an APA 5/16X24 knurled bolt knob.
For the barrel, I went with a prefit 24" #2 contour beadblasted finish from Preferred Barrels.

The rifle with the rail/rings is right at 7.5lbs prior to mounting a scope.
What scope is currently on a TBD status

 

[MTMeatHunter]

I’ll be very curious to hear how it shoots. What twist rate did you go with? What bullet are you planning to shoot?

 

[Dos XX]

Nice rig. Great paint job.

 

[Gila]

Did you need to modify the stock for the #2 contour?

Nice job and looks good too!

 

[ReddingArcher]

The paint job looks slick! Sweet build.

 

[N2TRKYS]

How did it shoot as a 30-06?

 

[WDE91]

The barrel is a 1-8Twist. I currently have a mix of factory ammo.
1 box of Nosler 140gr Ballistic tips, 2 boxes of Nosler 140gr Accubonds and 1 box of Hornady 162gr Precision Hunter.

The factory stock got milled out some to allow for clearance.

 

[Shadowcaster]

Any update on this rifle and how it shoots?