[Nick Anderson]

If you're going to re-barrel, look at the Bartlein 5R and the Lilja barrels. Might as well have the action tried and blueprinted while you're at it. The next custom rifle I have built will likely be built on a Tikka action. I've shot a couple with Bartlein and Lilja barrels and they were awesome!

[Nick Anderson]

Spare tikka t3 mag is 1.75 ounces. LOL.

Just curious How that is a terrible solution?

Isn't that the whole point of a mag fed rifle???

Just bringing a rifle hunting, that has a detachable magazine, sets you up for trouble if it gets lost or breaks.

Very foolish to not have a spare.

Didn't mean to offend. Just saying, if the OP doesn't like the hassle of not being able to 'top off' the magazine, the idea that digging around in a pack for a whole other magazine doesn't make the situation any easier. It would be easier to do exactly what he's doing (and says he dislikes), where he drops the magazine and tops it off. Just meant that an extra mag, as a solution, would actually make more work/hassle rather than less.

To each their own, but I have no interest in carrying a spare magazine when hunting. If my magazine is broken or lost I would simply single feed a round from my stock pack. It's not a 'setup for trouble' at all. IMO the only reason for a magazine fed hunting rifle is the ease of completely unloading or loading the rifle; and, in some instances, the increased cartridge capacity that a magazine can provide. Also, they tend to be the more reliable system for feeding cartridges. IMO, most hunters aren't looking at magazine fed rifles for the ability to carry and swap out magazines, like an infantryman would. Like I said, to each their own and there's not much 'right or wrong' here – just personal preferance.

[Nick Anderson]

Hi Nick

I have some flush ones one their way from Finland.

Hopefully they arrive next week

Thanks Jason. I'll keep an eye out for them. That price is crazy, though. What is the deal with the mags for the CTR and TRG? I'm mean, what makes them so proud of these things? It's cheaper than seat repair; but….DANG, that's stupid expensive. Like ALL of these mags.

Wish they made a polymer 5 round without those stupid posts sticking out the sides of the magazine. Those posts are what cause the most damage to my seats and they don't do anything for me anyway.

[Nick Anderson]

I feel your pain – it's a silly and annoying feature, for precisely the reason you stated, for sure! Sux that we have to “deal with it” but they sure are sweet shooters.

Why not carry a spare mag so you can just swap out your mag after your shot or shots?
I think they call that a tactical reload.
Its always good to carry a spare anyways.

That's a terrible solution, lol! I already carry enough stuff when I'm hunting; especially when I'm with a client. The last thing I want to do is carry a spare mag while actually hunting. Maybe if I were on a “mission” but I don't do those. Lol