New rifle model from Tikka
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jthyttin
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Tikka only lists 1-14" twist for ACE, which is a shame since you can have 1-8" in Varmint Hunter and Super Varmint.
Reality might be different, though. If some distributor makes special batch order etc.
jthyttin
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Kind of fits.
They left out that in T3 actions only CTR has small cut in the bottom of action that allows the CTR magazine to fit bit higher. W/o this cut, T3 action might work or might not work with stock/chassis that uses CTR mags. All T3x have this cut.
So basically all T3/T3x actions will fit the ACE Game magwell, but only "CTR cut" actions will fit the ACE Target magwell with certainty.
jthyttin
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(Re)read the IPRF rules, it's very ambiguous. To me it seems that weight kit should be installed at the factory, and you can change the location of the weights but not add or remove them.
The representative info was from presentation with certain RFD in Finland. But he did say that the accessories are evolving and they'd be adding new accessories based on demand.
Clarification during the last match I entered from people involved in gbpra was that it either needs to have come with the rifle or they offer it as part of a kit. Be good to see it offered either way. Hopefully they are open to such things. Be interesting to see how much it would be to add every optional extra as a full PRS package.
Looks really good for the price. It’s hard to deny Tikka seem to be able to build accurate, working rifles at an affordable price point.
One criticism is it appears to have the Tac/CTR magazines which are very expensive to replace (£130) and rust at the first whiff of moisture!
Other. Than that - looks good.
I had an issue with a new Tikka T3 hunter many years ago that put me off tikka for a long time as I heard about two similar issues happening - however, tikka have crept back into my cabinet and they are hard to fault, I now have 4 of them!
Regards,
Gixer
One criticism is it appears to have the Tac/CTR magazines which are very expensive to replace (£130) and rust at the first whiff of moisture!
Other. Than that - looks good.
I had an issue with a new Tikka T3 hunter many years ago that put me off tikka for a long time as I heard about two similar issues happening - however, tikka have crept back into my cabinet and they are hard to fault, I now have 4 of them!
Regards,
Gixer
HonestJohn
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I’ve got the version you mention ordered but no information about timescale yet.
From what I’ve read and listened to 2000 rounds is about typical for a 6.5 creedmoor depending on loads and cleaning.
If the Tikka does come in at £1700 I’d be ok with a new barrel after 2000 rounds but it depends how quickly you shoot that many I guess.
From what I’ve read and listened to 2000 rounds is about typical for a 6.5 creedmoor depending on loads and cleaning.
If the Tikka does come in at £1700 I’d be ok with a new barrel after 2000 rounds but it depends how quickly you shoot that many I guess.
, don't see anyone offering the accessories yet.
ShootingInTheShires
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Apparently bringing out an adapter later this year, if the rumours are to be believed
EckyP243
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I’ll wait for the 7mm PRC in 20 or 22 inch. I understand 7mmPRC is the dogs [reference Hornady pod cast on 7PRC + superior ballistics]. I’ve got a .308 T3x CTR, fantastic rifle but if I can save a bit of weight and get better ballistic performance I’m all over it. That said at the ranges I shoot probably makes no odds but at least I’ll be ready for my Chamoix hunt [whenever it comes] 
ColinBr
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Why not get it re-barrelled in 7mmPRC?I’ll wait for the 7mm PRC in 20 or 22 inch. I understand 7mmPRC is the dogs [reference Hornady pod cast on 7PRC + superior ballistics]. I’ve got a .308 T3x CTR, fantastic rifle but if I can save a bit of weight and get better ballistic performance I’m all over it. That said at the ranges I shoot probably makes no odds but at least I’ll be ready for my Chamoix hunt [whenever it comes]
ColinBr
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Seems a very good rifle for the £ from what I can tell
EckyP243
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Needs a 7RM or 300 action so barrel issue s prevent that
ColinBr
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Does it?
I'm having a 6.5 PRC built from a 308 based action.
You may need the bolt face opened up and the bolt stop changed to suit the longer throw, but nothing a decent smith can't accommodate
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