Just wanted to let anyone who may be pondering putting a muzzle break on a Tikka T3x compact lite in a 6.5 CM chamber for their son – do not hesitate.

I spent 179 plus tax to have Scorehi Gun Smith shop in Albuquerque chop the barrel from 24” down to 18” and put a muzzle break on. I am so happy I decided to do it. It recoils like a .223 with virtually no muzzle rise. Once we got it sighted in, my son was shoot the bullseye on his first shot. The rifle shot .75 moa with 140 grain American and next week we will try the hornady 140grain eld.

I never have been the kind to post reviews but I just think if there is a Dad out there contemplating setting up a deer rifle for his 10 to 12 year old son – don’t second guess yourself – get the tikka and slap a muzzle break on – do it !!