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Tikka T3 Compact Tactical (CTR): A Few Questions/Concerns
I'm seriously considering getting a T3 CTR as my first .308. I would use it primarily as a PRS-style match rifle. The goal, in a few years, would be to re-barrel it to 6.5 Creedmoor, using the Tikka action as a foundation. A few questions/concerns:
– New Barrel: Can you recommend particular aftermarket barrel manufacturers/gunsmiths who can support the CTR?
– I don't like the stock at all. MDT makes an LSS chassis for the Tikka T3. Has anyone given this a try? Reports?
– Magazines. The price of these is remarkable, $150+. Where do you all buy magazines for it?
– General impressions of the rifle for said purposes?Thanks in advance!
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Hi I'm guessing you're in America, if so it has to be mountain tactical for the work , if you're in England try Dav Wild at Valkyrie
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Hi I'm guessing you're in America, if so it has to be mountain tactical for the work , if you're in England try Dav Wild at Valkyrie
I think you're right about Mountain Tactical. They seem to be the go-to source for Tikka work.
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I own a CTR 308…
– Most accurate 308 I've shot with handloads…will shoot 1moa or better with just about any ammo you run through the gun.
– The factory barrel is awesome, no complaints at all.
– Factory stock is sub par compared to action and barrel…a chassis system or good aftermarket stock will improve the gun even more.
– Factory mag is well built but there are issues with the mag release spring not holding mag in place under recoil. Simple mag mod fixes the issue but they are still over priced and this issue should be addressed by Tikka/Sako..
– Gun should come with a 20moa base standard or as an option….wish this was the case.
If you are going to re-barrel in the future to a 6.5… I would just get the 260 CTR factory option and save the funds for a good aftermarket stock…but thats just my opinion. I see no real distinguishable difference between a 6.5 or 260 in any I have shot with a good reload. The 260 as the advantage for available off the shelf ammo if you are not a reloader.
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I own a CTR 308…
– Most accurate 308 I've shot with handloads…will shoot 1moa or better with just about any ammo you run through the gun.
– The factory barrel is awesome, no complaints at all.
– Factory stock is sub par compared to action and barrel…a chassis system or good aftermarket stock will improve the gun even more.
– Factory mag is well built but there are issues with the mag release spring not holding mag in place under recoil. Simple mag mod fixes the issue but they are still over priced and this issue should be addressed by Tikka/Sako..
– Gun should come with a 20moa base standard or as an option.
If you are going to re-barrel in the future to a 6.5… I would just get the 260 CTR factory option and save the funds for a good aftermarket stock…but thats just my opinion. I see no real distinguishable difference between a 6.5 or 260 in any I have shot with a good reload. The 260 as the advantage for available off the shelf ammo if you are not a reloader.
This is very helpful! Thanks for the first hand report. I think I'll still go .308, since I'm still very much in the learning phases of competitive long range shooting. I'd rather not have to re-barrel after a couple thousand rounds, which seems to be the norm for 260 (correct me if I'm wrong please!).
I do reload, mostly 300 win mag, but I will start reloading .308 once I get the CTR. Hopefully reloading will result in my consistency and accuracy.
Thanks again for the response.
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+1 to Dogdown you will own a fine .308
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I own a CTR 308…
– Most accurate 308 I've shot with handloads…will shoot 1moa or better with just about any ammo you run through the gun.
– The factory barrel is awesome, no complaints at all.
– Factory stock is sub par compared to action and barrel…a chassis system or good aftermarket stock will improve the gun even more.
– Factory mag is well built but there are issues with the mag release spring not holding mag in place under recoil. Simple mag mod fixes the issue but they are still over priced and this issue should be addressed by Tikka/Sako..
– Gun should come with a 20moa base standard or as an option….wish this was the case.
If you are going to re-barrel in the future to a 6.5… I would just get the 260 CTR factory option and save the funds for a good aftermarket stock…but thats just my opinion. I see no real distinguishable difference between a 6.5 or 260 in any I have shot with a good reload. The 260 as the advantage for available off the shelf ammo if you are not a reloader.
Dog Down!, Did you hear of a fix to the mag release spring not holding mag under recoil? My CTR did the same thing over the weekend and I'm not sure if it was the cold or the spring itself.
Anyone have recommendations on how to fix?
Cheers!
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I own a CTR 308…
– Most accurate 308 I've shot with handloads…will shoot 1moa or better with just about any ammo you run through the gun.
– The factory barrel is awesome, no complaints at all.
– Factory stock is sub par compared to action and barrel…a chassis system or good aftermarket stock will improve the gun even more.
– Factory mag is well built but there are issues with the mag release spring not holding mag in place under recoil. Simple mag mod fixes the issue but they are still over priced and this issue should be addressed by Tikka/Sako..
– Gun should come with a 20moa base standard or as an option….wish this was the case.
If you are going to re-barrel in the future to a 6.5… I would just get the 260 CTR factory option and save the funds for a good aftermarket stock…but thats just my opinion. I see no real distinguishable difference between a 6.5 or 260 in any I have shot with a good reload. The 260 as the advantage for available off the shelf ammo if you are not a reloader.
Dog Down!, Did you hear of a fix to the mag release spring not holding mag under recoil? My CTR did the same thing over the weekend and I'm not sure if it was the cold or the spring itself.
Anyone have recommendations on how to fix?
Cheers!
Glad to see you found this thread, lfaison19. I'm the same guy from Sniper Forums who recommended that you hop over to this forum! Good luck with this fix. You may have to make a new forum post, however, to get maximum exposure.
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Dog Down!, Did you hear of a fix to the mag release spring not holding mag under recoil? My CTR did the same thing over the weekend and I'm not sure if it was the cold or the spring itself.
Anyone have recommendations on how to fix?
Cheers!
Its not the cold effecting the mag…its the setting depth of the release. Tikka should really address this and fix the issue.
Here's the thread I replied to which helped guys secure & seat the release a little better. Literally takes more time to find the screw driver…its worked for my gun and a few others on the forum.
https://tikkashooters.com/public_html/general-discussion/magazine-problems/msg5131/#msg5131Also…here's what the gun is capable of with factory ammo…
https://tikkashooters.com/public_html/general-discussion/tikka-ctr-308-range-report-its-a-shooter!!!/msg3796/#msg3796And here's what it can do with hand loads @200yrds! measuring from outside to outside!!!
https://tikkashooters.com/public_html/general-discussion/200yrd-groupings-tikka-t3-come-on-guys-post-some-pics/msg5281/#msg5281 -
Thanks Dog Down!,
I'll get right to it and report back. Quick question, does distorting the magazine affect the cartridge feeding?
Cheers!
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Thanks Dog Down!,
I'll get right to it and report back. Quick question, does distorting the magazine affect the cartridge feeding?
Cheers!
Does not effect the feed at all….just gives the spring release a better angle to secure the mag without play or sloppy movement. You really are only making a minor adjustment that greatly improves the holding function of the release. Don't go crazy, small movements and test fit, there is a point where the mag will lose the sloppy movement yet still release and function as its supposed to…bend / open the slot too far and the mag may be sticky on release. If you shoot a lot you may have to do this again but mine is holding fine even after a couple hundred rounds of what I would consider higher recoiling hot loads.
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