Tikka/X Ray chassis set up

[wilderness medic]

Thinking of going a cheaper route than over $10,000.00 for an AI to break into long range shooting.


Looking at the Tikka rifles on an X Ray chassis. Unless I'm missing it they don't make it in .338 Lapua which I was kind of set on.

I was thinking I could buy the T3x varmint in .223, throw it on an X Ray chassis with a quality optic, and then after having some cheap fun and practicing I could swap out the receiver for a better caliber suited for 1-1,600m. Seems like a huge savings over AI with a still plenty good set up, on the same chassis and optic I would become accustomed to.



Any recommendations on the next closest round to .338 as far as BC and stopping power? Would 300WM be plenty for my application(eventual 1 mile shot)? I cant seem to find a chart comparing various ammunition ballistics. Prefer a round that might still be acceptable for deer and elk, but more concerned with long range target shooting performance.

Any complaints or dislikes about the Tikka/Xray I'd like to hear before I start going down this road as well.

Thanks.

[JackEllis]

I hunt so I'm no expert on long-range target shooting but as others will likely tell you, it makes no sense to use a long-range target rifle for hunting because they're too heavy to carry in the field. For deer and elk you need a .270, .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, or a .300 win magnum (I use a .30-06).

Check out the ballistics calculator at gundata.org, which allows you to compare bullets and loads. All you need is bullet weight, ballistic coefficient and muzzle velocity, all of which are available from bullet and ammo manufacturer web sites. that might help you decide on a caliber for long-range shooting.

If you do this right, you can pick up a very respectable hunting rifle and decent 3-9 power scope for about $1k, then get something more suitable for long range, and still stay well under $10k for everything.

[wilderness medic]

Thanks for the reply. I’m not really looking for a hunting rifle, that would just be a bonus if the cartridge was suitable for that as well.

[baih777]

If you were looking at spending $10,000
You should look at a Barrett in 338 lapua. A lot cheaper.

[sigstroker]

Ruger Precision Rifle is under $1500 for a .338 Lapua. Savage Stealth Evolution in .338 is about $1600 and comes in a fairly nice chassis.

BTW, you don't need a .338 Lapua to make a mile. People are shooting 6.5 CM's a mile. If you had your heart set on a Tikka, just get a TAC-A1 .300 Winchester Magnum. The rifle is $1600-1700 and it comes in a nice chassis. If you want overkill, get an ordinary T3X in .300 Winmag and get it rebarreled in .300 PRC. You would have to find a chassis that fits it, because it uses an extra long magazine. That cartridge has plenty of punch for 1 mile shots, and more.

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/...rnady-300-prc/.

[wilderness medic]

Thanks for the replies. Thinking I may not be able to do this plan regardless of what I chose.

The better question is- Is there a chassis I can fit both a .223 and .338 into or will I need separate ones for each because of the long/short action?

[Jta]

You would need separate chassis for each diffrent action size,

[MongooseV8]

You could buy a heavy barrel Tikka in 6.5 Creed...

[MongooseV8]

Also a 338 Lapua isnt a great choice to start shooting long range. Its going go be an expensive learning curve. You can get something a lot cheaper in 6.5 Creed and get some trigger time. After you learn the basics sell it and then move on to something bigger if you really need. The reality is most shooters never grow past what a 6.5 can do.

Rifles to look at would also include a 700 5R in 6.5

[Sir Toast]

Whoooaaaahhhh. Slow down cowboy.

Don't dump $10,000 into a rifle right away. You can shoot a mile with a 6.5 Creedmoor. 300 Win Mag is an EXCELLENT cartridge. If you want a long range target rifle, 300 Win Mag is great, so is the 7mm Rem. Mag.

I'd personally start with a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. You can get a Burris or Vortex PST scope for about $800 on opticsplanet this weekend. Then, just get out there and work on your marksmanship skills.

[ar15barrels]

The better question is- Is there a chassis I can fit both a .223 and .338 into or will I need separate ones for each because of the long/short action?

The only one I can think of is the Desert Tech, but it's a whole rifle system, not a chassis.

There are no chassis that take both short actions and long actions because short actions and long actions have different screw spacings.
Your chassis has to match your action if they are separate parts.

[Sir Toast]

Yeah, I compete with my DTI regularly. I have 338 LM, 300 Win Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor and 308.

DTI doesn't make a .223 but Short Action Customs does make a 223 conversion kit.

Cool thing is you only need one good scope.

Oh, and I think Barrett has a rifle similar to the DTI.

[Varg Vikernes]

Weren't Tikkas one action size? I could be wrong.

[rayw1128]

I have the exact same rifle. Tikka 223 in a KRG X-Ray chassis. Shoots 1/2 MOA groups at 100 yards on a consistent basis. Actions is very smooth plus its got a great crisp trigger.

[ar15barrels]

Weren't Tikkas one action size? I could be wrong.

There are no 338 Lapua chambered Tikka T3's.
The action is not big/strong enough.