quick qestion regarding Tikka T3X TAC A1 Precision Rifle

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I want to purchase this rifle

https://www.rdsc.ca/manufacturers/tikka/tikka-t3x-tac-a1-precision-rifle-308-win-20-0-threaded-barrel-black.html

I am left eye dominant and I am ok for the right eye dominant bolt location. Please tell me if the top stock cheek piece is flippable to the other side. This way I Can use it, so I don not need to buy left handed one.
 
thank you

btw what is the best place to buy it at?
I called rdsc 5 times over this week they never picked up. They also ignored all of my emails. I am in Ontario.
 
dimi said:
thank you

btw what is the best place to buy it at?
I called rdsc 5 times over this week they never picked up. They also ignored all of my emails. I am in Ontario.
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Try Tenda or G4C who are in Ontario, the shipment will be faster (if they have in stock). I bought mine from Tenda and it served me well.
 
You do realize that Tikka puts the same action and barrel in all "grades" of their T3X line, right? The only thing that really differs between a $1.4K Tikka T3X CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) a $2.4K T3X UPR (Ultimate Precision Rifle), and a $3K T3X Tac A1 (Tactical) is the stock/chassis. That's it, that's all that sets the 3 different "grades" of Tikka apart. A CTR Barrelled-Action in a chassis will shoot just as well as the Tac A1, because they are the SAME rifle - just in different grades of stock/chassis. Barrels are available in 20" and 24" lengths. All Tikka Barrels are warrantied to group 3 rounds of match ammo under 1 MOA.

So, if you are looking for a Tikka tack-driver you need look no further than the $1400 CTR, throw away the garbage plastic stock, and plop it into the MDT (or KRG, or.... ) chassis of your choice for the same or less money than you would spend on the Tac A1. Do it the way that I suggest, and You get the exact same rifle, but a better, more personalized choice of stock or chassis. The T3 Tac A1 is the "easy" route, as everything is done for you. However, you are paying $1500 for an inferior chassis design compared to just about anything that MDT or KRG produces. At the "expense" of loosening and re-torquing 2 Action Screws, you can have the chassis that YOU want.

Just a suggestion, that you are free to ponder or reject as you see fit. But why settle for a chassis that needs tools to adjust the Length Of Pull (LOP) when you can get a tool-less solution from MDT or KRG for probably less money overall? It's a win-win to buy a CTR and stick it in another brand of stock/chassis. The Tac A1 is just a CTR tarted up with a $1500 chassis that isn't particularly well-featured for the money. You can honestly do much better spending that $1.5K on an MDT or KRG stock or chassis system.



ETA: typo on barrel lengths
 
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Bartok5 said:
You do realize that Tikka puts the same action and barrel in all "grades" of their T3X line, right? The only thing that really differs between a $1.4K Tikka T3X CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) a $2.4K T3X UPR (Ultimate Precision Rifle), and a $3K T3X Tac A1 (Tactical) is the stock/chassis. That's it, that's all that sets the 3 different "grades" of Tikka apart. A CTR Barrelled-Action in a chassis will shoot just as well as the Tac A1, because they are the SAME rifle - just in different grades of stock/chassis. Barrels are available in 30" and 34" lengths. All Tikka Barrels are warrantied to group 3 rounds of match ammo under 1 MOA.

So, if you are looking for a Tikka tack-driver you need look no further than the $1400 CTR, throw away the garbage plastic stock, and plop it into the MDT (or KRG, or.... ) chassis of your choice for the same or less money than you would spend on the Tac A1. Do it the way that I suggest, and You get the exact same rifle, but a better, more personalized choice of stock or chassis. The T3 Tac A1 is the "easy" route, as everything is done for you. However, you are paying $1500 for an inferior chassis design compared to just about anything that MDT or KRG produces. At the "expense" of loosening and re-torquing 2 Action Screws, you can have the chassis that YOU want.

Just a suggestion, that you are free to ponder or reject as you see fit. But why settle for a chassis that needs tools to adjust the Length Of Pull (LOP) when you can get a tool-less solution from MDT or KRG for probably less money overall? It's a win-win to buy a CTR and stick it in another brand of stock/chassis. The Tac A1 is just a CTR tarted up with a $1500 chassis that isn't particularly well-featured for the money. You can honestly do much better spending that $1.5K on an MDT or KRG stock or chassis system.
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Agree. Well said.
 
I really like the KRG Bravo. It is very much like the original AI rifle chassis. It looks more like a conventional rifle and best of all it is quite inexpensive.
 
thank you for the advises, yes I did realize that the difference is only the stock, but it sure looks really good. Could someone send a link for these optional chassis? Would I need any other parts? IS there a lighter trigger available? I have never done a barrel attachment. This is my first precision rifle.
You guys have been so much help. let me throw one more q-n here: **Image and video linking functions will be enabled after you have contributed more to the forum**
would this be the best set up for the money?
 
MDT has a number of chassis at different price points

Gobig tactical carries alot of other chassis systems including the full KRG lineup.

There are complete triggers available for the tikka from timney and krg, but lots of people have success using a yodave spring to get the trigger down to 1lb ish
 
dimi said:
thank you for the advises, yes I did realize that the difference is only the stock, but it sure looks really good. Could someone send a link for these optional chassis? Would I need any other parts? IS there a lighter trigger available? I have never done a barrel attachment. This is my first precision rifle.
You guys have been so much help. let me throw one more q-n here: https://www.tesro.ca/optics-sights/sightron-siiiss-10-50x60-lrmoa-250-moa-2-zero-stop.html
would this be the best set up for the money?
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Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) - Site Sponsor and Canadian manufacturer of chassis in use by US Manufacturers (Savage, Mossberg), and by shooters worldwide. https://mdttac.com

Go Big Tactical - Site Sponsor & retailer of many Precision Rifle parts and accessories including the entire lineup of Kinetic Research Group (KRG) CHassis and Stocks. https://www.gobigtactical.ca

Red Deer Shooting Center - NOT a Site Sponsor, but carries KRG and has competitive prices. No linking permitted - use Google

If you buy a chassis from MDT it will come complete with everything that you need, including screws and bolts. The KRG WHiskey 3 Chassis that I purchased from RDSC came complete with everything also.
 
Hi All,

I was about to start a new thread when I saw this one.

I was also debating between a T3X CTR and the TAC A1, but it looks like the majority feels that starting with a T3X CTR and customizing is the best choice.

Question, how do you choose a good chassis to start off with? I heard about KRG, and MDT, as well as CADEX, but pricing seems to range wildly.

Also, what is a good starting calibre? I was planning on .308 Win, but people are also mentioning the 6.5 creedmoor.

Sorry to hijack your thread dimi, but I didn't want to start a new one on a similar thread.
 
DerScharfSchutze said:
Hi All,

I was about to start a new thread when I saw this one.

I was also debating between a T3X CTR and the TAC A1, but it looks like the majority feels that starting with a T3X CTR and customizing is the best choice.

Question, how do you choose a good chassis to start off with? I heard about KRG, and MDT, as well as CADEX, but pricing seems to range wildly.

Also, what is a good starting calibre? I was planning on .308 Win, but people are also mentioning the 6.5 creedmoor.

Sorry to hijack your thread dimi, but I didn't want to start a new one on a similar thread.
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I doubt there are any bad chassis options. Basically you need to ask yourself do you need all the adjustability and folding option of the really expensive models? Or do you just like the "tactical look"?

I had a couple of Cadex chassis and in the end didn't really like them. Sold off both and went to the KRG Bravo because it looks the most like a conventional rifle. It has adjustments but those require a screw driver ... which isn't a big deal unless I suddenly get taller or shorter.

The KRG Bravo is essentially akin to the Accuracy Intl chassis, which was the gold standard for several decades. Basically it is a metal backbone with plastic furniture bolted to it. Simple, lightweight and most importantly (IMO) the interface with your hands is plastic. The thing I most dislike about the MDT is that you are holding on to metal, which can be darn uncomfortable in cold weather.

The other really important factor in the KRG Bravo's favour is that it is by a long way, the least expensive. Some of those chassis come in on the other side pf $2k while the KRG Bravo can be had for under $500.

I also liked that the KRG Bravo has m-lok slots on the bottom and sides for the addition of stuff like ARCA rails, bipods, lights etc. KRG offers all kinds of accessories and upgrades but honestly I haven't been able to come up with an excuse to spend more money on this stock.
 
Bartok5 said:
Red Deer Shooting Center - NOT a Site Sponsor, but carries KRG and has competitive prices. No linking permitted - use Google

If you buy a chassis from MDT it will come complete with everything that you need, including screws and bolts. The KRG WHiskey 3 Chassis that I purchased from RDSC came complete with everything also.
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RDSC has the best prices on KRG stocks that I found.

The Bravo comes with all kinds of bits n pieces to customize it to your needs. I was very impressed ... so much so I bought two of them and would for sure consider another.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
I doubt there are any bad chassis options. Basically you need to ask yourself do you need all the adjustability and folding option of the really expensive models? Or do you just like the "tactical look"?

I had a couple of Cadex chassis and in the end didn't really like them. Sold off both and went to the KRG Bravo because it looks the most like a conventional rifle. It has adjustments but those require a screw driver ... which isn't a big deal unless I suddenly get taller or shorter.

The KRG Bravo is essentially akin to the Accuracy Intl chassis, which was the gold standard for several decades. Basically it is a metal backbone with plastic furniture bolted to it. Simple, lightweight and most importantly (IMO) the interface with your hands is plastic. The thing I most dislike about the MDT is that you are holding on to metal, which can be darn uncomfortable in cold weather.

The other really important factor in the KRG Bravo's favour is that it is by a long way, the least expensive. Some of those chassis come in on the other side pf $2k while the KRG Bravo can be had for under $500.

I also liked that the KRG Bravo has m-lok slots on the bottom and sides for the addition of stuff like ARCA rails, bipods, lights etc. KRG offers all kinds of accessories and upgrades but honestly I haven't been able to come up with an excuse to spend more money on this stock.
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Thanks, that was very helpful!

I do like that tactical look, in all honestly, but if its not functional, perhaps I shouldn't waste my time or $$$.
 
dimi said:
thank you for the advises, yes I did realize that the difference is only the stock, but it sure looks really good. Could someone send a link for these optional chassis? Would I need any other parts? IS there a lighter trigger available? I have never done a barrel attachment. This is my first precision rifle.
You guys have been so much help. let me throw one more q-n here: https://www.tesro.ca/optics-sights/sightron-siiiss-10-50x60-lrmoa-250-moa-2-zero-stop.html
would this be the best set up for the money?
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For $1500 you can get way better chassis than the OEM one
 
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