Finally got my Tikka!

[seagiant]

Hi,
Sort of a funny story?

I'm left handed so hangout on the "Sniper Hide" Left Hand buy and sell section over there.

A fellow there was selling his Tikka XLR Element Chassis for a real good price!

I don't ave a Tikka but knew I would get one, don't care for the other affordable brands really.

I asked about the rifle also but he said he did not want to sell it?

So I was surprised a few days ago when he pit it up for sale at the same site.

I bought it!

It is a SS action, in Match 243, 1:8 SS BRUX 20" barrel (3-400 rd count) with threaded muzzle with muzzle cap.
Was put together by "Moon" at Cresent Customs!

Has a Sterk swept bolt handle Hinterland Alum. Shroud, EGW 20MOA Rail.

To say I am happy with this is an under statement, sometimes the stars align I guess!

Anyone here like Tikkas???

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
Wow!

This must be the place!!!

 

[HARPERC]

I've got 2 in the CTR configuration. A .223, and a .260.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

 

[Sweetyzfd]

I have always been a R700 guy but want to try a Tikka so bad......soon

 

[trueblue]

Let's see a picture of that bad boy.

 

[drdool]

Have the same in .243 minus the XLR and Brux. It's bone stock with a homemade paint job and a 1/2 - 3/4 MOA all day with almost anything I put thru it. Congrats on that betting under 1/2 on that one.

Most recent is a CTR in 308 also a shooter. Daughter took her first buck with it. Relative competes with a CTR SS in 6.5 CM + an x-ray. I'm not a Tikka only guy but get a lot for the money and never had a bad one.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
Just scored a Steiner 6x14 Tac Iilluminated scope.

Bought this "used" but more LNIB than used for way below retail.

The only way I have to buy this good of equipment, is to wait for deals.

Here are some pics!

 

[Sweetyzfd]

Looking good!!

 

[PBramble]

I've got a T3 lite in 300wm. Wanted a light weight carry gun for spot and stalk and enough to reach out when I can't get any closer. It hasn't shot bad at all with factory loads, but I need to stretch it's legs and see if I can do anything with it at longer range.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
If you go on U-Tube...
You can see guys shooting Yotes at 400 yds.....
Making solid human hits with Tikka T3 243's in the factory stock!
Hard to beat that, even though they have probably bedded the action.
Bed the action and reload and you might be surprised what you can do!
http://www.coretacsolutions.com/pdf/LA_Tikka_BK_Installation.pdf

 

[Deenmetal099]

Looks nice hows the Grouping so far.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
Haven't shot it yet?

Wanted a quality scope to put on it and I work out of town...

So time is the problem!