Shops or distributers that sell Tikka T3X CTR 24 inch barrel in .308?

[Awareness]

Good luck with your new toy.... when you want to upgrade your Tikka barrel, pm or email. Anything is possible.

I suspect that once you get into the sport, you will move away from the 308Win as there are so many other options with less cost, recoil. But if you do decide the 308Win has your heart, there are precious few bullets you will want to use that need anything faster then a 10 twist.

FYI, been competing in FTR with the 308win for a long time... at long range. Built the rifles, shot the bullets.. plenty of real world data.

Jerry

This will actually be my first bolt action! Ive shot quite a few different ones but settled on the .308 as I wanted a bit of punch, and have a local range with 900m I can use (When I acquire the skill of course), but can work my way up to it and wanted a capable cartridge.
My other choice was a 6.5cm but wanted to keep ammo cost a tad bit lower as I go to the range once a week and plan to shoot around 75+ rounds through this thing. I do however have a feeling that ill enjoy this for a while, then as you mentioned, move up to something else, likely something custom, but in the mean time, I figured this would be a fun caliber to learn on!

I am very enthused about this rifle, I am picking it up friday, and already have plans to go to the range (shooting edge YYC) on the weekend (which is why i was making the trip to YYC), so ill bring it out of the box and just shoot it without a scope.
In the meantime, I was recommended 34mm vortex rings as I am planning on getting a Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30X56 FFP MOA. I am pretty darn set on the scope as I wanted to keep it under $1k CAD, and its around $970-999 Cad and reviews seem awesome for the money, however I am open to different rings if theres another recommendation.

 

[Awareness]

That’s how it happens if you keep eyes open. Get to help a fellow firearms enthusiast and get exactly what you wanted in the same process for a little better price.

Congratulations and can’t wait to see future posts in the forum.

B

Thank you!
I just think it was rather "coincidental" as I looked for a couple months for a CTR, then I look into the varmint and it seems to be what I was looking for, and 1hr later I find a deal on one, he accepted my first offer on a brand new rifle, plus as you mentioned, being able to get it off his hands quick so he can do whatever he needed to do with the cash helps him out.
Im new to these forums so just learning to navigate and follow all the rules lol. Im sure ill be posting more soon enough. Cheers!

 

[Awareness]

I’ve owned a CTR 6.5 PRC and a Tikka Varmint in 7 mm RM.

From what I remember, you’re correct that the varmint allowed for a few extra shots before getting too hot.
But it also takes twice as long to cool down.

That was my experience anyway.

What got me intrigued into bolt actions was a ruger precision 6.5cm and a savage axis in 7mm-08 that some guys at the range let me shoot, and since then ive been hooked!

Tikka seemed to be the path to go for the cost and I got the opportunity to try the arctic version in .308 at the range last time I went with the iron sights and the action was stupid smooth, it felt like butter, so I was sold on the tikka (And I went down the tikka rabbit hole with reviews and videos, so it seemed like the right pick.)

Out of the two, which ones your favorite?

 

[45C]

What got me intrigued into bolt actions was a ruger precision 6.5cm and a savage axis in 7mm-08 that some guys at the range let me shoot, and since then ive been hooked!

Tikka seemed to be the path to go for the cost and I got the opportunity to try the arctic version in .308 at the range last time I went with the iron sights and the action was stupid smooth, it felt like butter, so I was sold on the tikka (And I went down the tikka rabbit hole with reviews and videos, so it seemed like the right pick.)

Out of the two, which ones your favorite?

The CTR , but that’s only because I like to carry it in the bush sometimes.
I’m on the hunt fora 6.5 CM Tikka CTR , now.
Awesome rifles, you won’t be disappointed.

First thing I’m doing is dropping it in a chassis, maybe an MDT Tac

 

[Mystic Precision]

This will actually be my first bolt action! Ive shot quite a few different ones but settled on the .308 as I wanted a bit of punch, and have a local range with 900m I can use (When I acquire the skill of course), but can work my way up to it and wanted a capable cartridge.
My other choice was a 6.5cm but wanted to keep ammo cost a tad bit lower as I go to the range once a week and plan to shoot around 75+ rounds through this thing. I do however have a feeling that ill enjoy this for a while, then as you mentioned, move up to something else, likely something custom, but in the mean time, I figured this would be a fun caliber to learn on!

I am very enthused about this rifle, I am picking it up friday, and already have plans to go to the range (shooting edge YYC) on the weekend (which is why i was making the trip to YYC), so ill bring it out of the box and just shoot it without a scope.
In the meantime, I was recommended 34mm vortex rings as I am planning on getting a Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30X56 FFP MOA. I am pretty darn set on the scope as I wanted to keep it under $1k CAD, and its around $970-999 Cad and reviews seem awesome for the money, however I am open to different rings if theres another recommendation.

From your description, the ideal rig would have been a fast twist Tikka in 223 Rem.... but your journey begins and nothing is ever set in stone.

The vortex rings will work fine... as will the scope.

Nothing teaches more then experience and at 75rds or so per outing, you will learn lots. Don't be shy to try other setups and chambers... recoil will never be your friend.... especially if you don't need the energy downrange on target.

And if what you get doesn't work out... easy enough to change setups to something else. Do consider reloading.

Enjoy

Jerry

PS - there is nothing special about distance... you will just hold higher and lean more into the wind. Everything you will ever need to be good at, you will have learnt at 200yds. If you are consistently sub MOA at 200yds, just dial a bunch of up on that scope and send it to 900m... that's all there is to it.

 

[jimbo14]

PS - there is nothing special about distance... you will just hold higher and lean more into the wind. Everything you will ever need to be good at, you will have learnt at 200yds. If you are consistently sub MOA at 200yds, just dial a bunch of up on that scope and send it to 900m... that's all there is to it.

I’ll echo this point from Jerry.
98% of my shooting was 100m, with a couple times shooting at 200 yds. Then I went out to 1000+ metres with a 6BR. Easy with a quality barrel, ammo, and shooting fundamentals. Just dial up the scope as Jerry says.

 

[Awareness]

From your description, the ideal rig would have been a fast twist Tikka in 223 Rem.... but your journey begins and nothing is ever set in stone.

The vortex rings will work fine... as will the scope.

Nothing teaches more then experience and at 75rds or so per outing, you will learn lots. Don't be shy to try other setups and chambers... recoil will never be your friend.... especially if you don't need the energy downrange on target.

And if what you get doesn't work out... easy enough to change setups to something else. Do consider reloading.

Enjoy

Jerry

PS - there is nothing special about distance... you will just hold higher and lean more into the wind. Everything you will ever need to be good at, you will have learnt at 200yds. If you are consistently sub MOA at 200yds, just dial a bunch of up on that scope and send it to 900m... that's all there is to it.

Back when I was asking people for recommendations, there were quite a few that said 223, my only reason for not picking it was I wanted something with a little bit more "punch" to it as I have semi auto 223 and wanted a step up, although, admittedly, I would probably learn faster on a 223. (Im stubborn that way I suppose, lol)

I picked up some of the splatterburst reactive targets so hopefully ill be able to see my hits now. Im rather new to the sport so im always picking something up or learning something new each time I go out, and thus far its a blast!

I do like the idea about the distance. I plan to start at 100m, practice there, watch some YT vids on how to shoot better and just practice and see what works, what I like, and go up from there.

Ill, be sure to post how my first range day with it goes and perhaps drop a picture or two once I figure out these forums.

 

[Awareness]

From your description, the ideal rig would have been a fast twist Tikka in 223 Rem.... but your journey begins and nothing is ever set in stone.

The vortex rings will work fine... as will the scope.

Nothing teaches more then experience and at 75rds or so per outing, you will learn lots. Don't be shy to try other setups and chambers... recoil will never be your friend.... especially if you don't need the energy downrange on target.

And if what you get doesn't work out... easy enough to change setups to something else. Do consider reloading.

Enjoy

Jerry

PS - there is nothing special about distance... you will just hold higher and lean more into the wind. Everything you will ever need to be good at, you will have learnt at 200yds. If you are consistently sub MOA at 200yds, just dial a bunch of up on that scope and send it to 900m... that's all there is to it.

We also have PRS courses that run at my range, and something called "Sierra 64" which im going to try as well. Theres quite a few "academies" out here to learn from including Rob Furlong's marksman academy and some others, so lots to choose from!

 

[kthomas]

Back when I was asking people for recommendations, there were quite a few that said 223, my only reason for not picking it was I wanted something with a little bit more "punch" to it as I have semi auto 223 and wanted a step up, although, admittedly, I would probably learn faster on a 223. (Im stubborn that way I suppose, lol)

I picked up some of the splatterburst reactive targets so hopefully ill be able to see my hits now. Im rather new to the sport so im always picking something up or learning something new each time I go out, and thus far its a blast!

I do like the idea about the distance. I plan to start at 100m, practice there, watch some YT vids on how to shoot better and just practice and see what works, what I like, and go up from there.

Ill, be sure to post how my first range day with it goes and perhaps drop a picture or two once I figure out these forums.

.308 is a great training cartridge.

Ammo is plentiful. Barrel life is great. You can't cheat the wind. And the recoil is enough to really exploit flaws in your fundamentals.

 

[Mystic Precision]

Back when I was asking people for recommendations, there were quite a few that said 223, my only reason for not picking it was I wanted something with a little bit more "punch" to it as I have semi auto 223 and wanted a step up, although, admittedly, I would probably learn faster on a 223. (Im stubborn that way I suppose, lol)

I picked up some of the splatterburst reactive targets so hopefully ill be able to see my hits now. Im rather new to the sport so im always picking something up or learning something new each time I go out, and thus far its a blast!

I do like the idea about the distance. I plan to start at 100m, practice there, watch some YT vids on how to shoot better and just practice and see what works, what I like, and go up from there.

Ill, be sure to post how my first range day with it goes and perhaps drop a picture or two once I figure out these forums.

Way back when the SAKO TRG (338LM) was the latest hotness, I helped a shooter take it out to distance. He was shooting 250gr bullets. I was running a 223 Rem and heavy bullets which at that time was very high tech from a bullet development.

We would pick targets and walk out to distance with me, helping with the spotting (super easy) and wind calls. The furthest we got was just over 1400yds cause that was all the up he had.. I held more for wind and drop but hit every target just like the 338 LM.

Today, shooters with 6.5 Creedmoors and various 6mm are reaching out way the heck out there... at distances that used to be 'magnum' territory. Milk jug sized targets at 1000yds? easy peesy.

LR shooting is about quality bullets launched from repeatable and consistent set ups (ie good barrels and ammo). Big is very helpful when you need energy downrange... otherwise, you can get the similar ballistics for a fraction of the cost and recoil... and in some cases, good barrel wear too.

I will be testing a repurposed 308 Win soon... this will be my option to reach out to 1 mile and beyond. A heavier slug will certainly make spotting impacts easier. It is going to weigh a ton and have a honking big break... I no longer see recoil as part of my enjoyment but I certainly went through that phase.

I will be shooting FTR loads which is nothing you can ever buy in factory format.

My 223 Rem will continue to keep me amused out to 1400yds, maybe beyond.

My 22 Creedmoor gets real boring at 1500yds so will push it out to 1mile+... here a nice sandy landing spot will be very helpful.

If the 308 bucks and kicks you all over the place, and that stops being a good time, give me a shout and we can discuss easier to shoot options.

But you should be prepared to reload.

Jerry

PS... semi auto 223 performance is like comparing mini vans to corvettes... yes, they both have 4 tires.

 

[Awareness]

Way back when the SAKO TRG (338LM) was the latest hotness, I helped a shooter take it out to distance. He was shooting 250gr bullets. I was running a 223 Rem and heavy bullets which at that time was very high tech from a bullet development.

We would pick targets and walk out to distance with me, helping with the spotting (super easy) and wind calls. The furthest we got was just over 1400yds cause that was all the up he had.. I held more for wind and drop but hit every target just like the 338 LM.

Today, shooters with 6.5 Creedmoors and various 6mm are reaching out way the heck out there... at distances that used to be 'magnum' territory. Milk jug sized targets at 1000yds? easy peesy.

LR shooting is about quality bullets launched from repeatable and consistent set ups (ie good barrels and ammo). Big is very helpful when you need energy downrange... otherwise, you can get the similar ballistics for a fraction of the cost and recoil... and in some cases, good barrel wear too.

I will be testing a repurposed 308 Win soon... this will be my option to reach out to 1 mile and beyond. A heavier slug will certainly make spotting impacts easier. It is going to weigh a ton and have a honking big break... I no longer see recoil as part of my enjoyment but I certainly went through that phase.

I will be shooting FTR loads which is nothing you can ever buy in factory format.

My 223 Rem will continue to keep me amused out to 1400yds, maybe beyond.

My 22 Creedmoor gets real boring at 1500yds so will push it out to 1mile+... here a nice sandy landing spot will be very helpful.

If the 308 bucks and kicks you all over the place, and that stops being a good time, give me a shout and we can discuss easier to shoot options.

But you should be prepared to reload.

Jerry

PS... semi auto 223 performance is like comparing mini vans to corvettes... yes, they both have 4 tires.

I had to read this a few times, and im still in awe that a 223 round can go to 1400yds, I take back everything ive ever said about that round lol.

I am looking forward to hear about the repurposed .308 you're testing. Is it safe to correct to presume that you dont shoot factory ammo?

The Tikka T3x varmint I bought has a heavier stainless barrel profile than the CTR (which was my initial desire), its not threaded. I sent the guy who does the local gunsmithing and mounted my LPVO on my MCR a message about possibly getting the barrel threaded in the future and he said a .308 doesnt need a break on it.
I think that may be a subjective opinion, but I suppose ill know more once I get out to shoot it a bit. I know theres places in Edmonton to get it threaded if need be.

I know the trigger is also adjustable from 2.5-4lbs, I also ordered a spring for it last night that makes it adjustable from 12oz to around 1.5-2lbs so it should have a nice crisp break to it and help out, now to just find some resting bags!
Oh, and do you know any distributers with a Bushnell match pro ed 5-30x56 FFP MOA?

 

[kthomas]

I had to read this a few times, and im still in awe that a 223 round can go to 1400yds, I take back everything ive ever said about that round lol.

I am looking forward to hear about the repurposed .308 you're testing. Is it safe to correct to presume that you dont shoot factory ammo?

The Tikka T3x varmint I bought has a heavier stainless barrel profile than the CTR (which was my initial desire), its not threaded. I sent the guy who does the local gunsmithing and mounted my LPVO on my MCR a message about possibly getting the barrel threaded in the future and he said a .308 doesnt need a break on it.
I think that may be a subjective opinion, but I suppose ill know more once I get out to shoot it a bit. I know theres places in Edmonton to get it threaded if need be.

I know the trigger is also adjustable from 2.5-4lbs, I also ordered a spring for it last night that makes it adjustable from 12oz to around 1.5-2lbs so it should have a nice crisp break to it and help out, now to just find some resting bags!
Oh, and do you know any distributers with a Bushnell match pro ed 5-30x56 FFP MOA?

A .308 needing a brake or not is definitely subjective. A brake will certainly make it much more pleasant to shoot.

 

[Mystic Precision]

I had to read this a few times, and im still in awe that a 223 round can go to 1400yds, I take back everything ive ever said about that round lol.

I am looking forward to hear about the repurposed .308 you're testing. Is it safe to correct to presume that you dont shoot factory ammo?

The Tikka T3x varmint I bought has a heavier stainless barrel profile than the CTR (which was my initial desire), its not threaded. I sent the guy who does the local gunsmithing and mounted my LPVO on my MCR a message about possibly getting the barrel threaded in the future and he said a .308 doesnt need a break on it.
I think that may be a subjective opinion, but I suppose ill know more once I get out to shoot it a bit. I know theres places in Edmonton to get it threaded if need be.

I know the trigger is also adjustable from 2.5-4lbs, I also ordered a spring for it last night that makes it adjustable from 12oz to around 1.5-2lbs so it should have a nice crisp break to it and help out, now to just find some resting bags!
Oh, and do you know any distributers with a Bushnell match pro ed 5-30x56 FFP MOA?

I am an Athlon, Delta and Sightron dealer.... sorry, don't know the supply chain for Bushnell products.

My 308 will be shooting FTR loads which are not available as commercial ammo. The ballistics aren't far off typical 300wm factory ammo.... at 1000yds.

Same with my 223 Rem ammo... all handloaded. LR is a bullet game and bullets have come so far that itty bitty cases become LR launchers. If you have PRS shooters at your club, just ask them about their 6mm performance way the heck out there. We were taking the 6BR out to 1 mile decades back.

Currently, 22 cals bullets are better then 1/2 the price of high BC 30cal bullets. a 223 Rem will use around 1/2 the powder of a 308win. SRP are actually available. And if you ask around, someone will have a bucket of 223 Rem 1F brass gathering dust in a basement. With todays price of around $2 PER case... free brass and lots of it, sound likes a good plan to me.

Obviously, if shooting factory ammo, save your brass. Try and keep to one brand and hopefully, 1 lot of factory ammo to keep brass as consistent as possible.

One of the first chambers I started with (due mostly to running costs) was the 223 Rem... after a couple of decades of shooting pretty much everything under the sun... I am back to the 223 Rem (or 22cal chamberings in general) and really enjoying it.

A short clip of a group I shot with my 223 Rem FTR rifle back in the day.... just scroll forward as I was recording in real time. Low Tech but it allowed me to see my target in real time which is really the only way you are going to get a handle on wind calls.

The target is a photocopy of an ICFRA 500m F class center...that inner circle is 1/2 MOA (give or take the distortions of photocopying)

Jerry

PS, shot with a bipod... a very stable bipod.

 

[Mystic Precision]

And in case you wanted to see what type of energy it had at 500m....

So many shooters discount the 223 Rem because of factory ammo and how semis run. With proper handloading, they offer a very high level of performance, especially with todays high BC, heavy for cal bullets... which are actually available (mostly).

What is Gold Medal match ammo going for these days? With your volume of shooting, the cost difference will buy your gear in short order.

Jerry

 

[iron cat]

The .223 is so under rated and maligned by many for no other reason than misinformation and ignorance of just what it is capable of- I love shooting mine " out there"!
Cat

 

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And in case you wanted to see what type of energy it had at 500m....

So many shooters discount the 223 Rem because of factory ammo and how semis run. With proper handloading, they offer a very high level of performance, especially with todays high BC, heavy for cal bullets... which are actually available (mostly).

What is Gold Medal match ammo going for these days? With your volume of shooting, the cost difference will buy your gear in short order.

Jerry

That is no joke! Will add a nice bolt action 223 to my list of things to try. I wasnt aware that you could get decent groups with a 223 at distance, however I suppose I was thinking of cheap factory ammo so that makes sense. Proper hand loads would go a long way.

I followed your bizniz page on fb, what exactly do you guys do, everything to do with long range shooting?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Send me an email and happy to chat

if you decide to get into reloading, you will open to the world of possibilities. Sort of like hot rodding your civic for the first time.... so much more potential then what the factory offers.

Today, the 223 Rem is a very good option mostly because, stuff is actually available for it... bullets, powder, primers and brass. Costs are much lower vs larger anything and for most shooters, it can do all they can want.

The accuracy of a well sorted 223 Rem is equal to all the popular 6mms used in PRS. Ballistics are in the ball park. Bore life is fantastic and alot higher then most popular 6mm's. Effective range is also similar to the popular 6mm's...

Lots to like... but a KABOOMER it will never be.

Thank MDT for finally offering an AICS mag that works with an internal length greater then the AR's ... now for them to extend to the full length of the mag and let us load the 223Rem to its fullest potential.

Jerry