So, diversity is key here
This is not necessarily a deer management rifle, but I’m sure there will be some interest as it’s a little “outside the norm”
I was approached by a friend who has an interest in long range shooting to build a PRC
He kindly provided me with a Tikka T3 action that had some alterations conducted already (fluting) and commenced the work
The bolt required to be opened from .473” diameter to .535” to accommodate the PRC case head
Whilst doing so the ejector was changed as it was sticking despite being cleaned and the extractor was swapped
The barrel was one I had in stock - a Proof Research Competition 8twist (Whixh I’d describe as “stout”) was selected for the build and I re profiled the shank end taking it down from 1.200” to 1.150” to suit the T3 action
The barrel was then fitted to the action and chambered in 6.5 -PRC
Finished at 26” the muzzle was created, crowned and threaded for moderator with a protective cap (I’d rather not use the term invisible as they rarely are if one looks close enough)
Whilst the barrelled action was away at Proof, Steve provided me with a MDT Oryx chassis and a couple of Magnum AICS design magazines (5 and 10 round)
The barrelled action was, once recieved back from Proof testing taken to Liquid Steel Design at Preston for coating in FDE Ceracoat
The trigger safety and plastic bolt shroud were given a “refinish” using EC Weapons paint
The barrelled action was mated to the chassis with decent quality stainless torx head M6 bolts that were cut to length and finished neatly
Some images below
This is not necessarily a deer management rifle, but I’m sure there will be some interest as it’s a little “outside the norm”
I was approached by a friend who has an interest in long range shooting to build a PRC
He kindly provided me with a Tikka T3 action that had some alterations conducted already (fluting) and commenced the work
The bolt required to be opened from .473” diameter to .535” to accommodate the PRC case head
Whilst doing so the ejector was changed as it was sticking despite being cleaned and the extractor was swapped
The barrel was one I had in stock - a Proof Research Competition 8twist (Whixh I’d describe as “stout”) was selected for the build and I re profiled the shank end taking it down from 1.200” to 1.150” to suit the T3 action
The barrel was then fitted to the action and chambered in 6.5 -PRC
Finished at 26” the muzzle was created, crowned and threaded for moderator with a protective cap (I’d rather not use the term invisible as they rarely are if one looks close enough)
Whilst the barrelled action was away at Proof, Steve provided me with a MDT Oryx chassis and a couple of Magnum AICS design magazines (5 and 10 round)
The barrelled action was, once recieved back from Proof testing taken to Liquid Steel Design at Preston for coating in FDE Ceracoat
The trigger safety and plastic bolt shroud were given a “refinish” using EC Weapons paint
The barrelled action was mated to the chassis with decent quality stainless torx head M6 bolts that were cut to length and finished neatly
Some images below
