trick my rifle...

[Steelsearchin]

 

[ismith]

Maybe update the trigger and spend the rest on ammo and range time?

 

[Bux_N_Beards]

Don’t know what rings you have but if they’re the factory I’d upgrade to something like the Sportsmatch or Unknown Munitions and as others have said, spend the money on tags and ammo.

 

[nastynate]

If you shoot it well. Stick the money into draws or save it for a future trip.

I think I'd be looking at buying some tags and hunting more.

Well... This is what I actually do. I usually ask myself if a purchase is to enjoy the purchase itself or empower experiences, and usually when it comes to guns I can get the job done just fine with what I have. Which is why I have a pretty functional and not tricked out rifle in the first place.

But that being said, I have upgraded my shotgun game (by getting cool older guns into service) in the last few years and have been very happy with that. But with upland hunting I carry the shotgun at the ready for hours and shots are always quick. With my rifle it is usually either slung over my shoulder, strapped to a pack, or resting next to me in a deer stand. And the basic Tikkas works great. So I have not really considered it yet. But I am enjoying reading what you all do!

 

[nastynate]

Hey, for half of that 2k, we could have you toting a mighty fine vintage lever gun.

And this lovely lass by Joseph Simger is only $1500. (Not mine and caliber unknown).

There is NO excuse for an ugly gun.
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But back to your Tikka. For $38, we could put a leather covered recoil pad on it and get rid of that nasty slip on thing.

Well the recoil pad I got is screwed on, not a slip on. But I'll employ your leather services for my shotguns before I do it to a plastic rifle!

 

[BAKPAKR]

A Tikka vertical grip, a Triad Tactical stock pack, and a Sims pad (screw on/not slip on), helped my stock for a little over $100. I also took a Dremel to the barrel channel so I had a bit of free float.

 

[Wildabeest]

Bell & Carlson stock was definitely an upgrade on my 300WSM. Alleviated the need for the Limbsaver and has a much better fit and feel for me. Bought it from someone on here and got a good deal on it.

 

[noharleyyet]

Bell & Carlson stock was definitely an upgrade on my 300WSM. Alleviated the need for the Limbsaver and has a much better fit and feel for me. Bought it from someone on here and got a good deal on it.

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Looks good too...

 

[MTLabrador]

I’m not a big fan of the factory Tikka stock, but they are excellent rifles. I put mine in a B&C stock and recently dropped in a $10 trigger spring and it shoots. It’s a very practical hunting rifle, mine is a .308.

Forget about the Gunwerks and shooting from a ridge half a mile away and that .30-06 Tikka will be hard to beat for an all around elk rifle. I also love the 3-9 VX2 as a hunting scope, but I realize I’m old fashioned.

 

[Sheltowee]

I've had two rifles built off of Tikkas (a 6.5 Creed CTR and a .338-06) and have a third on the way (25-7 PRC). They're so easy to trick out that it is a shame not to do it.

$100 pricepoint: I'd grab a Mountain Tactical bolt handle kit ($79.99). I prefer the knurled model but the Outdoorsman is a little more sleek. Mountain Tactical also makes a reduced weight trigger spring but the Tikka trigger is adjustable enough that a competent gunsmith could dial it down

$500 pricepoint: Have the barrel cut, threaded and Cerakoted. For $335, you can replace the OEM plastic trigger guard/mag well and magazines with the Mountain Tactical Billet Bottom Metal, a 3-round billet magazine (sits flush with the bottom of the stock) and a 5-round billet magazine (protrudes about 1.5 inches). Alternatively, RedSnake Tactical's AICS compatible bottom metal plus a 3-round AICS mag and a 5-round AICS mag) will run you $380. The Mountain Tactical is a little more sleek for a hunting rifle and the RedSnake looks more PRS-y/tactical. Have your bottom metal Cerakoted, too.

The Tikka's only real weakpoint for me is the OEM stock. It isn't terrible but feels a little flimsy and slick. Slightly higher than $500 pricepoint, but I can't recommend the Pure Precision Altitude stock enough (on sale for $575 right now).

$1000 pricepoint: All of the above, plus maybe a Lilja barrel in a funky caliber. Or, you could get an entry level suppressor. Really enjoying my new DeadAir Nomad.

$2000 pricepoint: The Pure Precision Stock + a medium-high end scope. Swaro Z5, Nightforce, Trijicon TenMile, etc.

.338-06 with Redsnake Bottom Metal and MDT AICS mag, which I've now swapped out for the Mountain Tactical. Also now wears a Mountain Tactical bolt knob.
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6.5 Creed CTR with bonus Glock 20, both cerakoted Glock FDE. Swapped out the ball bolt knob for a Mountain Tactical Knurled since this photo was taken:

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Here are my two builds as they stand now. Thinking about lopping the .338-06 barrel down to 20inches and having it re-Cerakoted to a FDE or Patriot Brown, though. Have a SilencerCo brake that I need to install, as well.

 

[Nick87]

Here are my two builds as they stand now. Thinking about lopping the .338-06 barrel down to 20inches and having it re-Cerakoted to a FDE or Patriot Brown, though. Have a SilencerCo brake that I need to install, as well.
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Top rifle stock?

 

[Sheltowee]

Top rifle stock?

Both are Altitudes from Mesa Precision/now Pure Precision. Top one is their Alpine pattern. They're on sale right now if you're interested.