Tikka build

[CBR_rider]

So I've finally started setting up my Tikka T3 Hunter in .308 that I've had for awhile. I bought the rifle on a whim when it was offered for sale at a price I couldn't say no to... The rifle was bought with the intention of using it as a hunting rifle (just getting into hunting anything over varmint size...) and the ability to work on some basic "precision" shooting. So far I have:

- Added a Limb Saver recoil pad.

- Tikka Performance Center Picatinny rail (If I went back in time I probably
wouldn't have bought this again; not as useful to my needs as I was
originally and naively thinking).

- Replaced the stock recoil lug with a steel one from Tikka Performance
Center

- Replaced the stock bolt shroud with one from ^^^

- Optics/mount on the way: SWFA SS 3-15x42 and a DNZ Freedom Reaper
mount.

- Two point sling/extra magazines.

Anything else I am missing? I am thinking about maybe getting a muzzle brake at some point; but I don't know that it is worth it for what I want to do with this rifle. Maybe a bipod to at some point; but that wouldn't be something I leave on the rifle all the time.

[ar15barrels]

If it's a lightweight barrel, it makes an excellent hunting gun just how it is.
If you find yourself wanting to use it as a target rifle, a heavier/longer barrel will be in the cards.

Here is one I rebarrelled with a heavier barrel and a muzzle brake:

[WyattandDoc]

I am in the market for the same set up in 30.06 and will be using it for the exact same reasons as you are. I think I decided against the muzzle break since I will be using it mainly for hunting. Still on the fence about that. Enjoy!! All my research says you will.

[QXSOUP]

I just bought a Tikka as well... Hunter in 30.06, Let us know how you like the scope mount. I am thinking of putting a set or Warne rings on mine.

[Click Boom]

I am getting a tikka soon, cant beat the value.

[CBR_rider]

If it's a lightweight barrel, it makes an excellent hunting gun just how it is.
If you find yourself wanting to use it as a target rifle, a heavier/longer barrel will be in the cards.

Thanks for the pic, always interested to see whats out there. I *think* that if I start shooting targets more frequently with the rifle I will purchase another rifle for the job. Maybe step up to a TRG

I just bought a Tikka as well... Hunter in 30.06, Let us know how you like the scope mount. I am thinking of putting a set or Warne rings on mine.

I read alot of good things about those Warne rings. If I did it all over again, at this point I would opt for the Sako Optilock rings (don't remember how much they would have cost) or a DNZ Game Reaper one piece mount. I'm hoping to get it dialed in within a few weeks; I'll update when that happens.

[Ed15]

Does Tikka make 7mm-08 in 24" or 26" barrel?
I want one for 1000 yards shooting.

[Merc1138]

Does Tikka make 7mm-08 in 24" or 26" barrel?
I want one for 1000 yards shooting.

They do make a 7mm-08 lite version, but it's a slightly longer than 22" barrel(metric system, so whatever it comes out to in mm probably makes sense).

[23 Blast]

If it's a lightweight barrel, it makes an excellent hunting gun just how it is.
If you find yourself wanting to use it as a target rifle, a heavier/longer barrel will be in the cards.

Here is one I rebarrelled with a heavier barrel and a muzzle brake:

The invisible stock is awesome! Is it available from Midway?

[ar15barrels]

The invisible stock is awesome!

It's a ghost gun.

[Merc1138]

It's a ghost gun.

But where does the clip to dispense 30 bullets in a half second go

[ar15barrels]

But where does the clip to dispense 30 bullets in a half second go

It slides right in between the shoulder thing that goes up and the grenade launcher.

[CBR_rider]

Got the rest of my stuff in; but unfortunately the scope mount is too tall. I am thinking about taking off the Picatinny rail/returning the Freedom Reaper mount and simply running a medium height DNZ Game Reaper. Does this sound like a good idea? Or should I leave the rail on and look for a Picatinny rail setup that is alot lower? Looking at the ones I have; I'm thinking it would have to be a low mount on top of the rail...

[Merc1138]

In order of my own preference:

1. Go with whichever mount actually fits properly.
2. Build up the comb of the stock to bring your eye up to the scope.
3. Spend more money buying rings for a pic rail that you determined already sits too high, simply because you want a pic rail that probably isn't necessary.

[CBR_rider]

In order of my own preference:

1. Go with whichever mount actually fits properly.
2. Build up the comb of the stock to bring your eye up to the scope.
3. Spend more money buying rings for a pic rail that you determined already sits too high, simply because you want a pic rail that probably isn't necessary.

I'm thinking #1 as well... thanks. I can always keep the rail and if I get another/go a different route (new stock/turn rifle into target gun/etc) I suppose I could mount it then. The Game Reaper Medium height looks like it should be about perfect. Just wish someone had them local at a reasonable price so I could eyeball them before ordering online again. Oh well..