Tikka T3 Project Replacement Barrel

[TXLonghorn]

Ok guys I have real need for some knowledge.
I have a Tikka chambered in 22-250 that I want to rebarrel with a Proof and change the caliber.
I cant decide what caliber.
I read that all Tikka receivers are the same length. If that is true then it will take a LA cartridge or a SA.
I dont know if this is true or not so Im asking you folks.

 

[PNWGator]

Yes, that’s correct.

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[brockel]

Yep you will just have to get new magazine and bolt stop to go to long action. Or grind down existing bolt stop

 

[MThuntr]

I want to rebarrel with a Proof and change the caliber

Were you going to try one of their prefit barrels or have a smith cut a chamber for you?

 

[TXLonghorn]

Were you going to try one of their prefit barrels or have a smith cut a chamber for you?

Prefit. Im sticking with existing calibers.

 

[TXLonghorn]

You guys are on it today

 

[std7mag]

Since you have the short action bolt stop & magazine anyways, suggestion of the 7mm-08.
Very versitile cartridge.

 

[PNWGator]

I‘d recommend deciding what bullet before what caliber. Then figure out the rest.

 

[TXLonghorn]

7mm-08 is on the short list

 

[TXLonghorn]

Yes, that’s correct.

Shaen Magan can do all of the work for you, is fantastic to deal with and does first class work with reasonable turn around times with fair pricing. Cant speak highly enough about his service.

Who is this fellow you speak of, Shaen Magen?

Since you have the short action bolt stop & magazine anyways, suggestion of the 7mm-08.
Very versitile cartridge.

whats the suggested twist rate on 708?
Its one of the questions on the form.

 

[brymoore]

My son is going to buy a proof barrel and turn his T3 from a 270 to 280ai

 

[cahunter805]

Who is this fellow you speak of, Shaen Magen?

whats the suggested twist rate on 708?
Its one of the questions on the form.

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7-08 I would go 8 twist just because but a 9 would work also.

 

[std7mag]

1:9 will work with everything up to 180gr.
And realistically, unless your using a custom throated barrel, i wouldn't go much above 150gr bullets.
Anything heavier really encroaches on the powder space.