Tikka T3X threading

[CoyHunter38]

I'm looking at getting a Tikka T3X superlite in 300WSM since it's the lightest weight reputable rifle I can afford. I want to reduce the recoil some by getting it threaded and a muzzle break put on it. Is the muzzle wide enough for ⅝-24 threading? I've never had anything threaded, so I don't know what can or can't be.
I know Tikka has slow twist rates, but at my elevation on a cold day the 1:11 is enough to keep most 180gr and some 190gr bullets stable. I want it as a solid and light elk rifle.

Thanks for any input.

 

[back40sniper]

Muzzle brakes suck on a hunting rifle, buy a good decelerator or Limbsaver butt pad for it and practice a bit. Your ears will thank you when you are older.

 

[cohunt]

Iirc' t3 won't take a 5/8-- you gotta step down to 9/16" or 1/2"

 

[Terry Lightle]

Had both of myT3 sporter barrels threaded 5/8 24,local custom gun builder did them,barely enough material.Not a lot of shoulder but have had no problems with a suppressor.Mine are a 223 and 22-250

 

[CoyHunter38]

Muzzle brakes suck on a hunting rifle, buy a good decelerator or Limbsaver butt pad for it and practice a bit. Your ears will thank you when you are older.

I've started using ear pro because I know I've already damaged my hearing. The new electronic muffs are amazing! I'm also thinking of getting a suppressor because not everyone in my family protects their ears. Since I bought extra ear pro and passed it around, almost everyone wants them.

 

[LuvDog]

The smith I sent mine too wouldn't suggest going with 5/8 or even 9/16, so I ended up going 1/2 with my superlite 6.5CM

What is the the barrel dimension at the muzzle? I'm not sure if it's the same for 300wsm

 

[Sockeye66]

Doesn't help for suppressor use but a Witt machine clamp on brake is an easy fix for the recoil. Also the standard 300WM Tikka can be bought with a 1-10" twist.

 

[CA48]

All the tikkas I've had were from .615-625 at the muzzle 22-24" barrels. I went with 1/2x28 then use an adapter to 5/8x24. Most of my barrels were cut from 16- 20" so there is a tiny bit more di to work with ~.650"

 

[CoyHunter38]

All the tikkas I've had were from .615-625 at the muzzle 22-24" barrels. I went with 1/2x28 then use an adapter to 5/8x24. Most of my barrels were cut from 16- 20" so there is a tiny bit more di to work with ~.650"

What calibers we're they?

 

[CA48]

243win, 308win, 6.5creed, and going to send a 338 WinMag in to the smith when his work load clears up.

 

[Jpron]

I know you mentioned how much you can afford, but just a thought, how about rebarrel it with threads already cut. Get the faster twist your looking for. Straight barrel with no bells and whistles would probably run $4-500. I don't know what a smith would charge for threading. Where are you located in wi?

 

[CoyHunter38]

I know you mentioned how much you can afford, but just a thought, how about rebarrel it with threads already cut. Get the faster twist your looking for. Straight barrel with no bells and whistles would probably run $4-500. I don't know what a smith would charge for threading. Where are you located in wi?

South of Madison. That would also let me go with 7saum, but that would be another two of three hundred more.

 

[Jpron]

I was just throwing ideas out for ya. I looked for 7saum brass for like 6 months, just gave up and ordered a 300 wsm barrel.

 

[pointy sticks]

The smith I sent mine too wouldn't suggest going with 5/8 or even 9/16, so I ended up going 1/2

Same here on my t3 300wm factory barrel.