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You won't need to do much…On my 223 Varmint I sanded the sides of the barrel channel to be able to slide paper down to about 1″ from the receiver…it was just slightly pinched as you neared the receiver.
If you have any pinch points on the stock touching the barrel thats really the only thing you need to remove.Everything else on mine is the same as when i bought it. The cheek riser is a joke, not very comfortable at all, I've replaced that with a browning neoprene riser and that works for my setup. I don't think any bedding I would do on the rifle will make it shoot better. I've shot 12″ x 12″ targets at 1000yrds repeatedly with a 75gr Amax load and NO wind …500-600yrds is a chip shot with any custom load pushing a 75-90gr bullet.
My gun is a consistent 1/4-1/2 MOA gun everyday i shoot it with custom loads. You will need to reload to get this accuracy though. -
I have a Vais muzzle brake on my CTR and I love it…its not as aggressive as other brakes with larger ports but it works well with the 308. It greatly helped cure most of the muzzle jump with the short light gun.
And the percussion wave is not so bad when shooting if you are standing near the gun…makes the gun shoot like a 223-243…You can get better brakes that will almost eliminate all recoil for a 308 but they are extremely loud. The Vais is a nice balance of recoil reduction and sound.
I have a “Quatromax” brake on my 300wsm and its a totally different beast then the Vais….it is extremely loud but works amazing…my 300wsm recoils like my 223, even with 200gr bullet/load combos…Very good design! check it out…http://www.gunsmith.co.nz/muzzlebrakes.html
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Caliber?
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Very Nice Gun! Let us know how its shoots…
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My varmint has a threaded barrel from the factory
Your lucky…I'm in Canada and I have not seen them offered that way here.
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The only different between the 2 guns, is the barrel length / contour and the bottom metal / mag combo (capacity & length). Its also nice that the CTR is threaded for muzzle break or suppressor.
Everything else is the same, both are great guns and very easy to load for in 308.
I have a CTR 308 and it loves 168gr Amax over 45gr of Varget. I prefer the bottom metal and Mag of the CTR but I like the barrel weight and characteristics of the Varmint model for bench / target shooting. Both guns feel different and behave differently on a bench. I find the Varmint with its extra barrel length and forward weight makes the rifle recoil more straight back with little hop. The CTR is not as controllable with its shorter length, it tends to jump more. Its a small thing to pick at but if given the opportunity to shoot each gun you will see what I mean.Its a tough choice to really pick just one. If you are doing more bench shooting, you may like the Varmint more. If you are doing more hunting you will most likely like the CTR because of the shorter pre-threaded barrel and extra ammo capacity.
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Hey Eric,
The 6.5 Guys recently posted a good video on reloading for 2 bullets and 2 powders. I'm pretty sure you follow these guys but not sure of you have seen the most recent video…it should help you out for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTFogo7n-5E&feature=em-subs_digestGood Luck!
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You'll be fine even at 1000 with that scope, mirage will be your biggest enemy at extended ranges.
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Any of the Tikka models work well with a MT or EGW rail and MED PRW rings with 50mm objectives…
Here are pictures one of my Vortex (HSLR 6-24 FFP) scopes mounted on my Varmint & Lite… You have about 1/8″ to 1/4″ clearance at the objective bell depending on if you go with a 20-moa or 0-mow rail…
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Very interested to see the velocities you will get with that barrel…
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It's a lite barrel so you only have 3 consecutive shots before it over heats…warming up the gun does nothing to help group size. Its not a heavy barrel target gun.
You need to fire 3 shots as close to the same barrel temp as possible or your group will open up.
Meaning 3 completely cold bore shots, total cool down between shots or fire them as fast as you can before you heat soak the barrel. -
I shoot both of these scopes on my CTR and another Tikka…both scopes are great and track well.
I can spot hits on various paper targets easily at 200yrds…and have shot both scopes out 1000+ yrds on various gongs and the occasional bad rock that needs an ass kicking…Lol…http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-t-6-24×50-riflescope-with-vmr-1-moa-reticle
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-6-24×50-riflescope-with-v-plex-moa-reticleNot sure of its in your price range but well worth the money for either model, especially with the warranty that everyone talks about. I have 3 Vortex scopes and have not regretted buying either one.
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Lol….Glad to hear you got it!
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I have and shoot both guns…T3 223 Lite & T3 223 Stainless Varmint….
Accuracy or POI shift for both guns is equal on cold bore shots, and both shoot equal 3 shot groups.
The only real accuracy difference between my 2 guns is when you want to fire multiple shots beyond 3 shot groups…thats when the heavy barrel takes over allowing you more shots before barrel temp is an issue.I only take the Varmint in the field when I'm driving to a stand in the Jeep or riding the Polaris.
The Varmint does get heavy in the field depending on the terrain.If you are buying it for hunting purposes buy the Lite.
If you are doing a lot of range shooting buy the Varmint.Here's a side by side comparison of 6 shots on target from both rifles with the same hand load. Fired 3 shots from 1 rifle, then 3 from the other and repeat for total of 6 shots from each rifle.
Both guns shoot equally well if barrel temp is kept under control.
