Threading a Tikka t3x Superlight

[ADSshooter]

Want to preface by saying I'm new to hunting and owning a gun in general, hence joining the forum to learn. I've bought a Tikka t3x Superlight .300 win mag and want to get a muzzle break threaded on. Do any of you have any recommendations or know if threading a light barrel would even be safe? I've got the terminator t1 or t1+ in mind. I've seen a few people say a 1/2x28 is a good thread for the gun but I'm unsure if they are speaking of the superlight specifically. I'll take any insight and muzzle/thread recommendations you all got. Hell pictures of your tikka setup if you've got one would be Awsome too. As I said I'm new so I'm soaking it all in like a sponge right now, thank you!

 

[Idaho Lefty]

PVA did the 1/2 x 28 threading, on my Tikka T-3, SS Lite ( the NON- Fluted Version ) and I installed their "Back Country", 3 Port Brake on it,.. I'm VERY Pleased with, the Brake and the "Work" they did ! The Rifle group's from, the 3's to 1/2 MOA with, 130 gr. ELD-M's, Handloaded and about, 1/2 to 5/8th's MOA with, the 143 gr. ELD-X's . Call them and Ask if, the "Super Lite" can be, Done,.. Safely.
I've owned 3 Tikka's and ALL have been, SS Lites ( Non- Fluted ) so I can't Say for, sure.
They've threaded my old, .270 WSM Tikka T-3 Lite for my grandson and my New 6.5 Creed. both, W/ 1/2 x 28 threads.
My grandson can shoot, a Box or More of Ammo thru, the .270 WSM ( 140's at, 3,175 FPS ) with their Jet Blast Brake, on it !

 

[Mblackmon4]

Before you go mailing your gun off you might talk to local gunshops. A lot of times they know of a local gunsmith that can thread a barrel and put a brake on as that is typically considered an easy job.
My local gunsmith charges $80 to thread a barrel

 

[FEENIX]

Want to preface by saying I'm new to hunting and owning a gun in general, hence joining the forum to learn. I've bought a Tikka t3x Superlight .300 win mag and want to get a muzzle break threaded on. Do any of you have any recommendations or know if threading a light barrel would even be safe? I've got the terminator t1 or t1+ in mind. I've seen a few people say a 1/2x28 is a good thread for the gun but I'm unsure if they are speaking of the superlight specifically. I'll take any insight and muzzle/thread recommendations you all got. Hell pictures of your tikka setup if you've got one would be Awsome too. As I said I'm new so I'm soaking it all in like a sponge right now, thank you!

Welcome to LRH, and enjoy! Yes, it can be threaded for a muzzle brake. Do you have a gunsmith near you, or will you ship it? One of my .300 WM (not a Tikka) has a thin barrel, .525" at the muzzle, with a 1/2-28" thread for a muzzle brake. Depending on the reputable gunsmith, he can build an adapter/shoulder and thread it for 5/8-24" like in the video.

 

[ADSshooter]

The muzzle break I'm looking at is self timing so I could put it on myself. Do you think it's best to order the muzzle break first and take it in with the gun or have my gunsmith thread it first then find a muzzle break?

 

[wilehunting]

The muzzle break I'm looking at is self timing so I could put it on myself. Do you think it's best to order the muzzle break first and take it in with the gun or have my gunsmith thread it first then find a muzzle break?

The diameter of the barrel at the muzzle dictates what it can be threaded to. Being that yours is a super light it will be about 0.630 at the muzzle. 1/2x
28 threads will be the only real choice. The brake will need to be a 1/2x28 threaded version or you will need an adapter.