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Saw these the other day and really liked it. Does anyone know if they’re SS barrels or not? I can’t find any info that says what kind of barrel steel is used.
Thanks, that's what I was hoping.Yes they're stainless under the cerakote
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I don't understand threads on a 24.5 inch barrel. Who wants to hunt with a 30 inch barrel after a muzzle device is
screwed on?
For that price you could build a very nice Tikka just the way you like it.
What's you ideal build and then what's your realistic budget build?
$600 used action and bolt, $600 custom barrel and a krg chassis or factory stock could give you a head start.
The chassis you want is going to cost you a lot anyway. Why not find a rifle you like, cerakote it, and cut/thread it the length you want. Shoot it until you can find the chassis you like.
Muzzle brakeI don't understand threads on a 24.5 inch barrel. Who wants to hunt with a 30 inch barrel after a muzzle device is
screwed on?
I think peaches was talking about a suppressor. Many people have moved on from the muzzle brake.Muzzle brake
There’s not a gunsmith worth a damn installing a barrel that’s worth a damn for $600. Good cut rifled blanks are basically $400 now by time you pay tax and get it shipped. Any decent gunsmith is going to charge $350 to spin up the barrel and install it plus another $100 to thread the muzzle. That’s $850 with no action truing. I’ve been down the road of Tikkas with custom barrels before too.
It would be crazy to spend that on a Tikka when I can get an Origin action for $900 and prefits for $400-$500.
If I buy a Tikka it’s going to be in factory form or at most something that I have cut and threaded. Any more than that and it’s worth looking elsewhere because the value isn’t there.
The barrel is 22" to the end of the threads. The stupid muzzle device is what brings it to 24.3".
Tikka used to be one of the best value in factory rifles, but $1300 for one with a volume enhancer, painted finish and camo-dipped plastic stock? Hard pass.
Looks like just another variation of the T3X Lite Veil lineup.
The cera-coated barrels are all moly. The cera-coated actions are not stainless either. The RoughTech Ember has SS as an option.
The cera-coated barrels are all moly. The cera-coated actions are not stainless either. The RoughTech Ember has SS as an option.