I have been searching the interweb for a definitive answer about the difference between a Tikka Tactical vs CTR barrel. I know that the CTR barrel is a slightly lighter (Medium) profile, and the thread pitch on the tactical is M18X1. Word on the inter web is that the Tactical is using the exact same barrel as the TRG, which is a pretty amazing barrel, however the CTR information is not as clear. Having owned several CTR's and a TRG, I can't say that CTR's are as consistently accurate as the TRG, which was amazingly accurate with all ammunition brands and weights. My guess is that the CTR barrel is not as good as the tactical barrel, aside from the profile difference and the 5/8x24 thread pitch. Also, I am aware that the new Tikka T3X TAC A1 is just a CTR in a Tikka chassis, so I am talking about the legacy tactical model which is still made and predated that CTR. Educated thoughts?
Tikka Tactical Barrel vs. CTR Barrel?
- Thread starter Dick Proenneke
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No education here other than a practical one, but my tactical was very noticeably more consistently accurate than my ctr.
I'd heard years ago that they were trg blanks that didn't pass qc, but still exceeded the run of the mill tikka specifications. No proof was given of course.
This is highly unlikely. Highly. It basically means that Sako makes so many TRG barrels with such a high level of "not so good barrels" such that they can support a whole another line of Tikka tactical. But this not so good barrels are always better than regular Tikkas. A fairy tale.
Nevertheless, wishful thinking makes up great stories, no argument )
Nevertheless, wishful thinking makes up great stories, no argument )
