Tikka special edition. Stainless or CM under the cerakote?

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I’m looking at the tikkka t3x cabelas (bass pro) special edition with fluted slim barrel, upgraded stock, set trigger and cerakote in TrueTimber VSX. This isn’t the CTR model but more of a superlite with extras.

Does anyone know if the action and barrel are stainless? The website doesn’t mention either way but I’m assuming it’s stainless.


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This is the full description

Special Edition Tikka® T3x Bolt-Action Rifle in TrueTimber VSX​

Cartridge or Gauge: 300 Winchester Magnum
300 Winchester Magnum30-06 Springfield6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel Length:
22.4"24.3"
Hand:
RightLeft
Finish: Cerakote
Cerakote
Stock Colour: TrueTimber VSX
TrueTimber VSX
Round Capacity: 3
3

Exclusively available at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada
• New TrueTimber VSX camo finish
• New ergonomic cheek piece for improved eye-to-scope alignment and more comfortable head position
• New 6.5 PRC calibre (Right-Hand only)
• Cerakote finish on barrel and receiver
• Fluted cold hammer-forged barrel with removable muzzle brake and threaded cap protector
• Teflon-coated bolt with oversized bolt knob
• Factory-installed set trigger; soft touch contour pistol grip and forearm
• Left-Hand models available in select calibres and limited quantities

Designed based on real-life experiences and demanding conditions Canadian hunters face every day, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Canada is proud to introduce the Special Edition Tikka® T3x Bolt-Action Rifle in TrueTimber VSX. This is a rifle you can own with pride, knowing that no other Tikka rifle available today offers this great value and performance in one complete package.

This Special Edition Tikka T3x delivers uncompromising protection with a complete Cerakote protective coating on the barrel, plus a Teflon coated bolt to help shrug off the most severe elements. As at home on the target bench as in the field, the performance enhancements of this new Exclusive Special Edition rifle are designed to make you shoot better, and ultimately be more successful when out hunting.
This rifle features TrueTimber VSX camo that was designed using micro and macro schematics technology, making it as effective from the tops of the highest mountain terrains, to the wide-open prairies, to Eastern woodland thickets. The strategic non-directional shapes and texture use light and darkness together to break up the human outline at all distances. The pattern reflects several outdoor environments and seasons with natural shades of grey, brown, and green, making it virtually invisible to any game.

This version features a new buttstock cheekpiece for better eye-to-scope alignment and more comfortable head position. The black soft-touch pistol grip and forearm offer a solid grip - regardless of the weather or temperature. Experienced shooters know that the key to accuracy is proper trigger adjustment, and the factory-installed set trigger now gives you precise trigger control on the range and in the field. The cold hammer-forged barrel features fluting to trim off precious ounces in the field for all-day treks. The removable muzzle brake with included thread muzzle cap protector helps reduce recoil when practicing on the range. The oversized bolt handle was added for ease of use with gloves, for quicker follow-up shots.
 
Not applicable to this exact model , maybe but not sure and based off of YouTube dude so likely false…I couldn’t watch the whole video but might offer some insight(?).
I’m thinking it might be, look inside the action; is it coated?
If this guys info is correct it wouldn’t be coated internally if it’s done by Tikka’s Cerakote contractor in Finland which would make it stainless if his video is accurate which I’m thinking likely is in this regard.
https ://youtu.be/fgLKkG1NiVI?si=eXY5WInpslNkKPQZ
(Delete the space between the “s” and “:”).
That said depends on who Bass Pro used to perform the changes but I’d be surprised if it wasn’t through the manufacturer.
Have you thought of asking them or Tikka?
 
Is there a reason to cerakote stainless?
I always thought people wanted stainless because you want the stainless look?
I know that’s how I always felt about stainless
 
Added protection; It’s called stainless not neverrust.
Plus not all versions of stainless alloy (and surface finish) offer the same level of corrosion resistance so using the coating can be upsold as making a more durable premium product.
I wouldn’t doubt their profit margins are slightly better using it as well.
 
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