The Colt C-19 version is manufactured with sights made to a different design, to the specs and satisfaction of the Rangers. In the selection process, the Rangers also changed the trigger design (to a 3 position safety). The first batch of Tikka consumer Arctic CTRs had a surprisingly poor quality sight design that Beretta then replaced with the C-19 sight design under warranty.
Interestingly, the Rangers get to choose what optic they want mount... up to the individual!
The Rangers also got to specify what ammunition they wanted, and they decided on a staunch load under the Nosler 180gr Accubond. Now I think it sounds pretty cool, the whole story of engagement and field testing, design changes and extended Arctic trials... and a bullet specifically designed for large, heavy animals. The new service rifle is intended to be standard issue for 30+ years!
I had no idea that the Tikka consumer version is retailing for such a ridiculous price compared to a normal CTR!
@alberta boy do you have anything to correct or add to this story?