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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2017 5:32:30 PM EDT
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After fondling it for the past hour, first impressions are it seems like a hell of a rifle out of the box. I threw a viper PST 6x24 with Seekins low rings and it barely clears the barrel, less than 1/16".
The function of the tikka just seems tighter and higher quality than the 700. Can't wait to take it out to the range. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2017 5:35:02 PM EDT
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For the time being, I just put on a viper PST 6x24 with Seekins low rings, barely clears the barrel. It does have the 0 MOA base that came with the rifle, not sure if a 20 MOA base would clear the barrel.
Will try and get a picture up here soon. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2017 6:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2017 8:58:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LayingLow:
What optics and rings are you guys running on the Tikka? Manufacturer's/stock bases? Thanks! |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 9:09:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LayingLow:
What optics and rings are you guys running on the Tikka? Manufacturer's/stock bases? Thanks! |
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USA
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Posted: 5/2/2017 10:23:53 PM EDT
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I picked mine up today. I can't believe the price on these. My FFL said he can't get them from his distributor at that price.
Whittakers was great to deal with. Quick responses, quick shipping. Very happy so far, and hope it shoots as good as everyone says it will. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 6:37:34 AM EDT
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Whittaker's sent out a sale email yesterday. Code MOVINGDAY is supposed to be good for 5% off through May 15. Looks like they are excluding two Tikkas (JRTXB314R8 and JRTXB314R8LH Lite 22-250's?) a Smith & Wesson and a Ruger.
You guys might try it and see if you can go even cheaper. I already got mine. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:29:07 PM EDT
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Are you guys getting the 20"? I see OOS on the 24".
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:35:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By twistedLV:
Are you guys getting the 20"? I see OOS on the 24". |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 9:22:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beneviolence:
Yeah they're OOS on the 24" now it looks like. They were as well when I tried to order but it seems like they get new ones in every 2 weeks or so. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 10:44:49 PM EDT
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I ordered the stainless 24" through Grab a Gun. Now deciding on optic...
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2017 9:47:36 PM EDT
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Anybody have any experience w/ switching bottom metal for the CTR? I've been contemplating switching over to the AICS pattern mags just because of availability of the CTR mags but haven't found much out there. Looks like Mountain Tactical and Atlas Worxs are the only two currently available.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2017 11:07:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: robpiat]
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterTwo:
Anybody have any experience w/ switching bottom metal for the CTR? I've been contemplating switching over to the AICS pattern mags just because of availability of the CTR mags but haven't found much out there. Looks like Mountain Tactical and Atlas Worxs are the only two currently available. If you get a chassis or another stock you can sell off your tikka mags/DBM for $200 or so to help cover it. With some patience somebody will be cranking out a quality aftermarket mag |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 7:37:09 AM EDT
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The CTR mags are a little more expensive and harder to find but I like them better. More room inside and smaller size.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2017 5:24:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robpiat:
I don't think it makes a ton of sense unless you are changing the stock. Do you really have a use for more than one or two mags? If you get a chassis or another stock you can sell off your tikka mags/DBM for $200 or so to help cover it. With some patience somebody will be cranking out a quality aftermarket mag |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2017 7:49:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mathecb:
The CTR mags are a little more expensive and harder to find but I like them better. More room inside and smaller size. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 7:56:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aby001:
I agree completely, I plan to get a Manners stock and use the factory CTR bottom metal and mag. I think the mags are a lot better than the AICS mags. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2017 5:15:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 155mm]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JimTh:
Whittaker's sent out a sale email yesterday. Code MOVINGDAY is supposed to be good for 5% off through May 15. Looks like they are excluding two Tikkas (JRTXB314R8 and JRTXB314R8LH Lite 22-250's?) a Smith & Wesson and a Ruger. You guys might try it and see if you can go even cheaper. I already got mine. The MOVINGDAY code worked for the cart and invoice/PO at checkout, but the shipping notification today reflected the full price. I forwarded them the email invoice/po to see if they will check on it for me, since this isn't one of the excluded items. Edit: holy crap that was a fast response from them. They are only charging the invoiced price, as their automated system didn't reflect the manual discount they apply when charging. Talk about fast customer service... Now to figure out a scope... thinking something like a Burris XTR 2-10x42. First bolt action rifle for me, so would be using it for playing at the range and possibly hunting if I ever get into that... less than 600 yard shooting for me, mostly 100-300 yards really. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2017 7:16:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 155mm:
I was going to get a 20" blued, but they were sold out the next day. I ordered a 20" stainless CTR last night instead. The MOVINGDAY code worked for the cart and invoice/PO at checkout, but the shipping notification today reflected the full price. I forwarded them the email invoice/po to see if they will check on it for me, since this isn't one of the excluded items. Edit: holy crap that was a fast response from them. They are only charging the invoiced price, as their automated system didn't reflect the manual discount they apply when charging. Talk about fast customer service... Now to figure out a scope... thinking something like a Burris XTR 2-10x42. First bolt action rifle for me, so would be using it for playing at the range and possibly hunting if I ever get into that... less than 600 yard shooting for me, mostly 100-300 yards really. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2017 11:26:49 PM EDT
[#20]
If anyone is leaving CTR mags to switch to cheaper AICS mags shoot me a PM with your price for your mag for sale
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Posted: 5/13/2017 3:06:51 PM EDT
[#21]
Where is everyone buying their mags from?
Also, what grain bullet seems to be working the best in this rifle? I picked one up but need to get Ammo for it. Thanks |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2017 3:53:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blasternank:
Where is everyone buying their mags from? Also, what grain bullet seems to be working the best in this rifle? I picked one up but need to get Ammo for it. Thanks |
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Posted: 5/14/2017 10:30:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blasternank:
Where is everyone buying their mags from? Also, what grain bullet seems to be working the best in this rifle? I picked one up but need to get Ammo for it. Thanks |
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Posted: 5/14/2017 11:30:22 PM EDT
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Dumb question, guys.
How do those bipods mount on the front of your rifles? In sling swivel hole? Mount needed? Thanks! |
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Posted: 5/15/2017 6:02:32 AM EDT
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Most bipods mount to the sling swivel on the forearm of the stock.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2017 6:37:30 PM EDT
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Whittaker is running a 15% off sale and the T3x 6.5 creed 24" is eligible for the sale. so you can get one for $697
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Posted: 9/8/2017 1:32:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fn_hipower:
Whittaker is running a 15% off sale and the T3x 6.5 creed 24" is eligible for the sale. so you can get one for $697 |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 3:38:01 PM EDT
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I have a 20" and I think it's a bit nose heavy. Not bad though.
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Posted: 9/8/2017 5:16:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fn_hipower:
Whittaker is running a 15% off sale and the T3x 6.5 creed 24" is eligible for the sale. so you can get one for $697 Now I need to find some glass.... |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2017 5:37:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJH1911:
I just found this deal and couldn't resist. Been eyeing these rifles for a while. Will be a good alternative to my Rem 700 308 16.5". Now I need to find some glass.... |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2017 7:41:26 PM EDT
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How do you get the 15% off?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2017 8:38:23 PM EDT
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I requested the price to be emailed to me, which then sends an email with the price and an add to cart button. I added the rifle to the cart and then went through the checkout and then right before you confirm the order there is a box to put in a promotional code I put in SALE (all caps) and it took 15% off.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 3:18:00 AM EDT
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Just ordered TIKKA T3X CTR 6.5 CRD 24" (JRTXC382CA) 819.99. Discount Code SALE brought the price to 712.98 shipped. Incredible price.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 2:13:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho:
Just ordered TIKKA T3X CTR 6.5 CRD 24" (JRTXC382CA) 819.99. Discount Code SALE brought the price to 712.98 shipped. Incredible price. |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 3:31:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chewbacca:
Damn |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 4:01:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet:
You must've gotten the last one. 
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Posted: 9/9/2017 8:42:04 PM EDT
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This deal price was great. I had bought a 20" CTR Stainless 6.5 on Saturday and then bought the 24" CTR Stainless 6.5 in the sale figuring it came out cheaper than the 20" not on sale. I called to cancel the 20" order and the guys at Whittaker were nice enough to match the sale price even though it's currently out of stock. Really like this store. Looks like I'll have two CTRs on the way. I can decide which length I like and sell the other to my brother :) win/win.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 9:58:12 PM EDT
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Couldn't pass it up either. Was eyeing a Savage for $550. Think this will be a nicer rifle for not much more money.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 10:18:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hilljack:
Couldn't pass it up either. Was eyeing a Savage for $550. Think this will be a nicer rifle for not much more money. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2017 12:31:56 AM EDT
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I hate y'all. I was perfectly happy 3 gunning and never having to shoot out past 500. On a whim, I come into this forum and the wannabe sniper in me comes out. After some research, it doesn't seem like the T3x can be beat in terms of value especially at this price. I will own one.
I wasn't planning on getting into long range shooting until I was too old to shoot 3 gun...oh well. |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 2:24:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PredatOBR:
I hate y'all. I was perfectly happy 3 gunning and never having to shoot out past 500. On a whim, I come into this forum and the wannabe sniper in me comes out. After some research, it doesn't seem like the T3x can be beat in terms of value especially at this price. I will own one. I wasn't planning on getting into long range shooting until I was too old to shoot 3 gun...oh well. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2017 1:00:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m_later:
What caliber did you go with? I think the stainless and blued CTR 6.5mm Creedmoor in both lengths are out of stock. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2017 12:16:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dashingdog]
[#43]
Thank you! Just ordered T3X CTR Stainless in 308 Win. You just saved me about $400 ! |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2017 1:26:08 PM EDT
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Looking at 6.5 creedmore but would appreciate pros and cons of 20" vs 24". Will be used mainly at the range up to 700 yards. Often windy in the canyon. Live in California so a suppressor is NOT in my future.
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Posted: 9/13/2017 6:53:24 PM EDT
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Stainless is back in stock @ Whittaker
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Posted: 9/13/2017 11:10:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paul49:
Looking at 6.5 creedmore but would appreciate pros and cons of 20" vs 24". Will be used mainly at the range up to 700 yards. Often windy in the canyon. Live in California so a suppressor is NOT in my future. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2017 9:26:03 PM EDT
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Picked up my 24 inch ctr in stainless today. Now have to decide on a scope.
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Posted: 9/14/2017 9:27:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Researcher:
Picked up my 24 inch ctr in stainless today. Now have to decide on a scope. Also, please let us know what you get. I can't make up my mind. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 9:49:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fsjdw2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho:
Stainless is back in stock @ Whittaker This place cost me 850 bucks(plus scope(Vortex PST FFP 6-24, iluminated(dont really care), 650 on sale!!! 1k plus package for 1500 bucks im VERY happy.) |
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Posted: 9/15/2017 12:12:44 AM EDT
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I managed to get the Viper PST II 5-25 from ScopeList as they had it in stock this week. Got a good deal on it too. Not as low as the $650 PST 6-24, but I'm happy with price paid
Now need to figure out correct height Seekins/Vortex Precision rings |
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