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ScottyPotty "We're Burning Daylight" Joined Jul 2006 Posts 5283 EE 100% (318) OH, USA	Posted: 4/4/2017 11:19:17 PM EDT [#1] Should I buy one of these or a ruger precision rifle? I'm just wanting something to punch paper/ring steel.
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Posted: 4/4/2017 11:27:34 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ScottyPotty:
Should I buy one of these or a ruger precision rifle? I'm just wanting something to punch paper/ring steel.

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I had shot both before I made my purchase. I had also fired the Bergara. Honestly, I liked the RPR - but the RPR is priced higher and harder to find.

At the end of the day any of these rifles are above my level and I have no intentions of competing on any big time scale - so I am very satisfied with the Tikka purchase. Did you see the photo I posted? 8 shots fired at 100 yards off a bag? Factory ammo and a cheap AR style scope put all 8 rounds at .828". The gun only has 14 rounds through it - so it should get better.....I have not changed the trigger pull either. I did add the 20 moa mount - but have not fired it yet since that addition.

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Posted: 4/5/2017 6:15:46 AM EDT

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I have put some rounds through the RPR, the Ruger American Predator 6.5C, and a friends CTR in 308 as well as my personal Tikka in .243. In my opinion, the Tikka is a better made rifle and a hell of a value.

Don't get me wrong, you get a lot of rifle with the RPR. After shooting and handling them though, the Tikka barreled actions and triggers are just nicer. Not to mention the CTR comes with a very nice DBM and TRG mags.

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crazyz Member Joined Nov 2006 Posts 229 EE 100% (18) WI, USA	Posted: 4/6/2017 11:24:06 AM EDT [#4] I got in on this deal. My order was placed on April 2nd. I just received a tracking number today, April 6th. I sure hope this rifle shoots better consistently than the Savage 10T that I HAD...

watchngars Joined Sep 2016 Posts 114 EE 100% (17) NC, USA	Posted: 4/6/2017 3:21:15 PM EDT [#5] Same here; same timing.

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Posted: 4/6/2017 7:36:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ScottyPotty:
Should I buy one of these or a ruger precision rifle? I'm just wanting something to punch paper/ring steel.

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Good question

I shot the rpr, tikka, r700, and the savage before deciding.

The tikka is the best out of the box option if you are just going to add a
Scope.

That said I ended up with the rpr for the following reasons:
- easily customizable.
- easy barrel swaps for the future
- aics / pmag comparability. The tikka mags are expensive. By the time I'd buy 3-4 of them the cost advantage on the rpr is lost.
- looks good with paint

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That said I'd like to get a .308 tikka in the coming months to have a second bolt gun for friends/family to enjoy at the range.

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Posted: 4/7/2017 11:21:58 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By ScottyPotty:
Should I buy one of these or a ruger precision rifle? I'm just wanting something to punch paper/ring steel.

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Having used both I personally think the tikka is nicer. I like the short and smooth bolt throw and trigger on the tikka. Ruger is cool that it uses common mags but I put all my tikkas in a KRG or manners so they take AICS mags anyways.

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The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 567 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/11/2017 9:41:37 PM EDT [#8] Mine came in today but I got delayed on my bg check.

watchngars Joined Sep 2016 Posts 120 EE 100% (17) NC, USA	Posted: 4/11/2017 9:45:18 PM EDT [#9] Got mine as well. Now, if "Bud's" would get off their ass and ship me the 6.5mm that I ordered last week, that would be cool.

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Posted: 4/11/2017 10:18:28 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By The_Hunter89:
Would you guys recommend cleaning the barrel with a bore snake or just stick to patches for the initial cleaning before shooting the rifle?

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I think using the patches and a brush is appropriate, if you follow the theory of cleaning a barrel initially and breaking it in. You're trying to use the firing to wear down the machining burrs on the throat/lands and clean out any debris so you're not depositing layers on top of it to start with.

Not sure I believe it but I'll probably do it anyway.

WI_Bill Member Joined Sep 2005 Posts 791 EE 100% (7) WI, USA	Posted: 4/14/2017 7:54:40 PM EDT [#11] Sold out. Anybody know if these may return near this price? Can't get Whitakers to answer.

Beneviolence Joined Oct 2015 Posts 47 EE 100% (7) CO, USA	Posted: 4/15/2017 2:34:17 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By WI_Bill: Sold out. Anybody know if these may return near this price? Can't get Whitakers to answer. View Quote They ran out after the OP, then when I bumped it they got a few more in and kept the same price. Based upon that I would think they'll restock them fairly soon (took ~2 weeks).

watchngars Joined Sep 2016 Posts 126 EE 100% (17) NC, USA	Posted: 4/15/2017 2:41:20 PM EDT [#13] I received one of the 'few more'; ordered the XLR Element. So, I have that going for me. Which is nice.

an_hero I've seen the future brother, it is murder. Joined Dec 2008 Posts 5069 EE 100% (73) UT, USA	Posted: 4/15/2017 3:20:03 PM EDT [#14] I emailed Whittaker to see if they have more on the way. I'll post back when I get a reply.

crazyz Member Joined Nov 2006 Posts 230 EE 100% (18) WI, USA	Posted: 4/15/2017 10:22:04 PM EDT [#15] And here's what mine did at 200 yards. Attached File Pic of current setup Attached File

stereo_pete Joined Mar 2015 Posts 112 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 4/16/2017 2:50:10 PM EDT [Last Edit: stereo_pete] [#16] Well, my first foray into the world of bolt action rifles, I am excited!

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Posted: 4/16/2017 3:14:11 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By robpiat:
Yeah they list the SS model for $899 as well but it's out of stock. I bought a 20" a few months ago unaware the 24" was coming and wished I had waited.

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Same. Regret buying the twenty even though I haven't finished working loads for it, and demand is basically zero now since everyone wants a 24.

I'm a huge fan of tikka but we got hosed on this one.

Wish they'd have started with the 24 and introduced the 20 later for the few that want the shorter barrel

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Posted: 4/21/2017 3:03:34 PM EDT

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I just found these in stock here for $995.82 shipped

TIKKA T3X CTR STAINLESS / BLACK 6.5 CREEDMOR 24-IN 10 ROUNDS

and $904.79 shipped

BERETTA TIKKA T3X CTR BLACK SYNTHETIC 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24 INCH

I called them, They have 2 stainless left and 1 blued.

I grabbed one of the 24" stainless ones....lol not in the toy budget but I have not seen the 24" stainless at all and that is a great price. Euro optics sometimes has them, but they are always pricey. From my google-fu, these are the only others in stock anywhere.

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JimTh Dip dip potato chip Joined Mar 2003 Posts 5326 EE 100% (27) IN, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 3:19:14 PM EDT [#19] Talk me into one of these for a hunting rifle. I've been on the fence for weeks.

watchngars Member Joined Sep 2016 Posts 136 EE 100% (17) NC, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 5:12:14 PM EDT [Last Edit: watchngars] [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By JimTh: Talk me into one of these for a hunting rifle. I've been on the fence for weeks. View Quote No (edit); I thought you said "talk me out..."

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Posted: 4/21/2017 5:14:10 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By JimTh:
Talk me into one of these for a hunting rifle. I've been on the fence for weeks.

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Don't read any reviews if your on the fence.. lol everyone loves theirs. This is my first Tikka. But I've shot a few and they have been lights out. As far as hunting, I do plan on hunting some with mine, but I also shoot LR steel pretty often, so I got the 24" CTR. But if its just a hunting rifle you want, I would look at the Tikka Lite. Those are also tack drivers.

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JimTh Dip dip potato chip Joined Mar 2003 Posts 5327 EE 100% (27) IN, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 5:55:57 PM EDT [#22] I want a suppressor ready hunting rifle in stainless. Those are few and far between.

Thauglor Joined May 2009 Posts 15 EE 100% (12) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 6:22:04 PM EDT [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By JimTh: I want a suppressor ready hunting rifle in stainless. Those are few and far between. View Quote Doesn't the CTR have a threaded muzzle and come in stainless? Just checked, and it does, here is a 2p inch stainless 6.5 creedmoor https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-4762845

JimTh Dip dip potato chip Joined Mar 2003 Posts 5328 EE 100% (27) IN, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 6:25:01 PM EDT [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By Thauglor: Doesn't the CTR have a threaded muzzle and come in stainless? Just checked, and it does, here is a 2p inch stainless 6.5 creedmoor https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-4762845 View Quote Exactly, I'm hung up on the price I guess.

Caesar01 Arf.coms Favorite Caveman Joined Jan 2014 Posts 1490 EE 100% (660) USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 7:25:57 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By JimTh: Exactly, I'm hung up on the price I guess. View Quote I don't know if your can is rated for it but LINK
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JimTh Dip dip potato chip Joined Mar 2003 Posts 5329 EE 100% (27) IN, USA	Posted: 4/21/2017 7:28:54 PM EDT [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By Caesar01: I don't know if your can is rated for it but LINK View Quote Annoying that they only make the magnums in stainless. Make it in 308 and I'd jump on it. Lightweight magnums dont seem to be for me.

orkman Joined Dec 2007 Posts 1695 EE 100% (9) USA	Posted: 4/23/2017 4:06:48 PM EDT [Last Edit: orkman] [#27] They are $949-999 around here. Great deal thanks OP. I'm probably gonna fo. EDIT: Fo'd.

JimTh Dip dip potato chip Joined Mar 2003 Posts 5337 EE 100% (27) IN, USA	Posted: 4/26/2017 8:23:02 AM EDT [#28] Had a chance to handle a Ruger Predator and a CTR at a Cabelas. CTR is like fine wine to Ruger's malt liquor. Stainless CTR in 308 will be at my ffl today.

MisterTwo Joined Jan 2007 Posts 11 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 4/27/2017 6:29:41 PM EDT [#29] Three currently left in stock.

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Posted: 4/28/2017 8:09:24 PM EDT

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Finally took mine out to the range, shot .5 moa with Prime ammunition from the first group onward. My buddy shot just under half .moa, with one ragged hole, this gun is simply amazing. This has been the most satisfying gun purchase I've ever made! Thank you again to those of you who have recommended it! Now that the excitement is over, the real question is whether or not I should even bother working up a load for this rifle when the Prime ammo shoots so well. What a problem to have lol.

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Posted: 4/29/2017 10:08:04 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By stereo_pete:
Finally took mine out to the range, shot .5 moa with Prime ammunition from the first group onward. My buddy shot just under half .moa, with one ragged hole, this gun is simply amazing. This has been the most satisfying gun purchase I've ever made! Thank you again to those of you who have recommended it! Now that the excitement is over, the real question is whether or not I should even bother working up a load for this rifle when the Prime ammo shoots so well. What a problem to have lol.

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Awesome shooting! I do love the Tikka

The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 570 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/29/2017 11:47:30 PM EDT [#32] I'm going to finally have time to take mine out tomorrow if it's not raining. I have a box of Hornady 140 gr eld-m and a box of 143 gr eld-x to try out. Going to load up some 120 gr barnes ttsx tonight and see what they can do. I'll post an update tomorrow.

The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 571 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 3:23:03 PM EDT [#33] Attached File Finally got to take the rifle out and shoot it. The tikka seems to like Hornady's 140 gr factory eld-m ammo. I did 4 shot groups at 100 yards. This was my best group.

The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 572 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 3:24:30 PM EDT [#34] This was my worse group. Attached File

mathecb Anubis Joined Feb 2008 Posts 8755 EE 100% (46) GA, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 3:44:40 PM EDT [Last Edit: mathecb] [#35] Mine shots well with the 140 ELD-M also. Thats all I've shot in it so far. Whidden dies, Berger bullets, and Lapua brass get here this week though. Tikka T3X 6.5CM by X Ring, on Flickr
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The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 573 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 4:01:08 PM EDT [#36] I shot 12 rounds of the 143 gr eld-x and couldn't get better than 1.5 moa. It got too windy before I could try the 120 gr barnes ttsx I have loaded up.

robpiat Joined Jan 2003 Posts 8985 EE 100% (121) GA, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 7:52:19 PM EDT [Last Edit: robpiat] [#37] I've tried each of the flavors of the hornady 6.5 ammo and the velocitys, ES, etc were all over the place. Ugly compared to GMM in 308. My first batch of handloads just for ladder / ocw testing blew it away. The 120 shot the best, but it still wasn't as consistent as the worst hand load and I expect it'll open up past 100

The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 575 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 10:26:58 PM EDT [#38] How many rounds do you guys normally shoot before you clean the barrel?

RePp Sarcasm is an art and I'm painting my master piece Joined Feb 2007 Posts 11534 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 10:51:40 PM EDT [#39] Quote History Originally Posted By The_Hunter89: How many rounds do you guys normally shoot before you clean the barrel? View Quote Shoot it tell you see your accuracy decreasing.
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RePp Sarcasm is an art and I'm painting my master piece Joined Feb 2007 Posts 11535 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 10:52:52 PM EDT [#40] Quote History Originally Posted By The_Hunter89: This was my worse group. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/399496/20170430-101911-198766.JPG View Quote lol....this was my worse group at 250 yards. 32 shot group.
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The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 576 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 11:36:06 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By RePp: lol....this was my worse group at 250 yards. 32 shot group. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll4/RePp416/creedtikka_zpsmlstpdw5.jpg View Quote That's some good shooting. What rifle and was it hand loads?

RePp Sarcasm is an art and I'm painting my master piece Joined Feb 2007 Posts 11537 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 4/30/2017 11:55:31 PM EDT [#42] Quote History Originally Posted By The_Hunter89: That's some good shooting. What rifle and was it hand loads? View Quote I was just joking man. Thats 10 rounds as fast as I could burn through them at 100 yards. Hornady 147s...love them.
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Posted: 5/1/2017 12:46:43 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By RePp:

I was just joking man. Thats 10 rounds as fast as I could burn through them at 100 yards. Hornady 147s...love them.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll4/RePp416/tikkat365_zpsbptlvrjj.jpg

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What's the deal with the bubble leveler? I'm new to precision shooting and always wondered why people have that on their scopes. I need to get some match projectiles and load up some rounds to test.

RePp Sarcasm is an art and I'm painting my master piece Joined Feb 2007 Posts 11538 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 5/1/2017 1:25:36 AM EDT [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By The_Hunter89: What's the deal with the bubble leveler? I'm new to precision shooting and always wondered why people have that on their scopes. I need to get some match projectiles and load up some rounds to test. View Quote Because I shoot a lot of side hill, uneven surfaces the bubble stops me from canting.
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The_Hunter89 Official NorCal_LEO call sign: Doom. Joined May 2014 Posts 578 EE 100% (18) NM, USA	Posted: 5/1/2017 8:48:32 AM EDT [#45] Quote History Originally Posted By RePp: Because I shoot a lot of side hill, uneven surfaces the bubble stops me from canting. View Quote Gotcha.

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Posted: 5/1/2017 10:18:44 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By mathecb:
Mine shots well with the 140 ELD-M also. Thats all I've shot in it so far. Whidden dies, Berger bullets, and Lapua brass get here this week though.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2882/33551050523_64808b5678_b.jpg Tikka T3X 6.5CM by X Ring, on Flickr

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Nice looking rifle. You going to stick with the CTR mags or gonna change?

flatblacktrueno Joined Mar 2012 Posts 76 EE 100% (8) NC, USA	Posted: 5/2/2017 3:25:35 PM EDT [#47] Looks like they sold out of current inventory. Picking mine up today from the FFL. I'm making the jump over from the 700 platform. Also my first 6.5cm.

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Posted: 5/2/2017 4:00:47 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By flatblacktrueno:
Looks like they sold out of current inventory. Picking mine up today from the FFL. I'm making the jump over from the 700 platform. Also my first 6.5cm.

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You absolutely will not regret switching to the Tikka platform. They really are well made, accurate rifles that have plenty of aftermarket support.

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mathecb Anubis Joined Feb 2008 Posts 8759 EE 100% (46) GA, USA	Posted: 5/2/2017 4:49:31 PM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By Thauglor: Nice looking rifle. You going to stick with the CTR mags or gonna change? View Quote I like the Sako mags and I have several extras that I got for my TRG-22. I'm not sure whether or not I am going with a KRG chassis or Manners stock with CTR bottom metal so the mags will depend on that.
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LayingLow Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 500 EE 100% (7) OH, USA	Posted: 5/2/2017 5:26:37 PM EDT [#50] What optics and rings are you guys running on the Tikka? Manufacturer's/stock bases? Thanks!

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