bigdiesel4
Member
Hey guys, I recently bought a tikka T3x (308) Was wondering how to tell if it's a long action or a short action.
Long or short action
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lancetkenyon
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Measure it.
BAKPAKR
Well-Known Member
All of the T3X actions are the same length - kind of an extended medium action (about 3.34" max c.o.a.l. with a "long" action factory magazine). It is the bolt stop and magazine that vary. With a 308, you will have a short bolt stop. You can change that to a long bolt stop to handle a longer cartridge but you will likely need a different magazine, too.
bigdiesel4
Member
I'm looking at mags to buy for this rifle and I'm looking at short and long action options for it. If it's a "medium" action then which mag would you get, the long?
BAKPAKR
Well-Known Member
If you are wanting a factory magazine, this is the 3 rounder:
www.midwayusa.com
Tikka Mag Tikka T3 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 308 Winchester
This is a Tikka factory replacement magazine.
www.midwayusa.com
Southpaw Tikka
Active Member
If you go long action mags to load out heavy high bc longer then you'll need to have the matching bolt stop. I would think you could just buy aftermarket short action mags
bigdiesel4
Member
Appreciate that.If you are wanting a factory magazine, this is the 3 rounder:
Tikka Mag Tikka T3 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 308 Winchester
This is a Tikka factory replacement magazine.
Stefan Wild
Member
You mean, long action. A long action description is more accurate for a T3x of any kind. There is but one action unless modifications are done (such as bolt stops)
Southpaw Tikka
Active Member
Yes, if the op where switch to long bolt stop, you'd have to get the long action magazine. My apologies for any confusion
I hope that after over a year, the OP resolved his magazine issue.
