Tikka Roughtech
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ridn9high
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Nice looking setup. Did you go with 1/2” or 5/8” threads? Do you have a pic of the threaded area?
I have a new Roughtech I picked up in December and am wanting to chop the barrel because it feels super long with a can right now
1/2x28. My gunsmith regularly threads magnums 1/2x28 and has never seen an issue. I have a Banish adapter timed on so no pics of the threads but it's well into the flutes and has plenty of meat.
If you're planning on baffle strikes I recommend 5/8 threads
p_ham
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1/2x28. My gunsmith regularly threads magnums 1/2x28 and has never seen an issue. I have a Banish adapter timed on so no pics of the threads but it's well into the flutes and has plenty of meat.
If you're planning on baffle strikes I recommend 5/8 threads
1/2-28 will handle a lot more than a lot of people think. I wouldn't put them on anything over 30 cal for a high pressure rifle round. That's more for more bore swelling than anything though.
Another option, you can do 5/8-24 with a permanent collar. It requires a barrel diameter of at least .65". On most Tikkas, that's 19" or shorter.
Also, at 18" it should be .66" which is good for 9/16-24 threads without the collar.
The Roughtechs have a little bit heavier barrel than the standard Tikkas, It's pretty close to a standard Remington sporter barrel.
I should also say that I lost 150fps from factory loads. Will make that up easily with handloads.
Wildabeest
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Yep, that’s the one. I’ve since changed out the entire stock with a B&C which had a better pad ootb.
noharleyyet
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My ears are shot out and snubbies w/supressors are ugly...there, I said it
Sheltowee
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Do the Roughtechs come with a thread protector if you want to shoot without the brake? Have thought about picking up one as an Alabama deer rifle but not excited by the prospect of touching off a braked round inside a metal shooting house.
My Ember did.
std7mag
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I bought a Weatherby radial brake for $1,500.
They threw in the Mark V Weathermark LT with the purchase. Lol
They threw in the Mark V Weathermark LT with the purchase. Lol
Wind Gypsy
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1/2x28. My gunsmith regularly threads magnums 1/2x28 and has never seen an issue. I have a Banish adapter timed on so no pics of the threads but it's well into the flutes and has plenty of meat.
If you're planning on baffle strikes I recommend 5/8 threads
Is 1/2" the biggest you can go without the flutes being deeper than threads?
Not sure actually. I'm married to Banish adapters sadly and they only sell the two options...
NDGuy
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How the F did you get one? I have asked Scheels several times and they said they can't get them
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mthillrunner
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I periodically check the scheels inventory online. Last week they had 2 in stock, now 1 after my order. The ember is pretty hit & miss to come by.
NDGuy
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I’m a lefty I’m screwed
Scott85
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I ordered mine in 6.5 prc from eurooptics.
mthillrunner
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Yeah that’s not going to help.
