Tikka T3X

[max415]

I used Red Snake tactical bottom metal and mag to function with 215's OAL 3.625 . Also need to modify bolt stop and action at feed ramp with a dremmel for proper feeding.

 

[WYO300RUM]

Wait for the UM bottom metal. It will be worth it.

Is UM the name of the company or abbreviated?
Thanks .
I'm trying to think of the name of the company that I got bottom metal for my other T3 from. It wasn't for a longer mag though. This is only my 3rd rifle with detachable mags. 2 Tikkas and a Cooper mod. 52. I'm not a big fan of them. Where do you carry an extra mag when you need it fast ? I like just pulling rounds off my buttstock.

 

[WYO300RUM]

Wait for the UM bottom metal. It will be worth it.

I missed Tac-O's post. Sorry.
Unknown Munitions.

 

[std7mag]

With my Weatherby Mark Vs, the magazine isn't the limiting factor.
It's the length of the opening for the ejection port.

I can seat out to 3.630" and fit in the magazine.
I can't eject a live round though.
I have to pull the bolt out.
Which involves squeezing the trigger.
Accident waiting to happen.

I load to 3.360" and can eject a live round.

 

[max415]

Pics of setup

 

[WYO300RUM]

With my Weatherby Mark Vs, the magazine isn't the limiting factor.
It's the length of the opening for the ejection port.

I can seat out to 3.630" and fit in the magazine.
I can't eject a live round though.
I have to pull the bolt out.
Which involves squeezing the trigger.
Accident waiting to happen.

I load to 3.360" and can eject a live round.

That is messed up.

 

[WYO300RUM]

Yup. 3.35 is about the longest you can fit in any Tikka with the factory mags.

Unknown munitions will be releasing a bottom metal and mag that will allow 3.55 or so. I think it's supposed to be around August when it comes out.

Besides the mag well do you need to modify the bolt stop ?

 

[Tac-O]

Besides the mag well do you need to modify the bolt stop ?

I don't think it will require any feed ramp modification. It includes a replacement bolt stop release

 

[WYO300RUM]

I don't think it will require any feed ramp modification. It includes a replacement bolt stop release

I just read up on drop in except bolt release. I like that.

 

[Mike D Texas]

Is UM the name of the company or abbreviated?
Thanks .
I'm trying to think of the name of the company that I got bottom metal for my other T3 from. It wasn't for a longer mag though. This is only my 3rd rifle with detachable mags. 2 Tikkas and a Cooper mod. 52. I'm not a big fan of them. Where do you carry an extra mag when you need it fast ? I like just pulling rounds off my buttstock.

Yes Unknown Munitions.

I keep a 2 round holder on my stock just forward of the ejection port.

SAP Two Round Holder - Short Action Precision

Hold two rounds right where you need them in a pinch with the SAP Two Rounder! Two round holder, two shell holder, Short Action Precision, Precision Rifle, two bullet, two cartridge, 2 bullet, 2 round, 2 cartridge, two spare, 2 spare

www.shortactionprecision.com

 

[HandgunHTR]

You can get a replacement mag from HCA (https://www.hellscanyonarmory.com/tikka-t3x-t3-billet-magazines) or Mountain Tactical (https://www.eurooptic.com/Mountain-Tactical-T3-T3x-G2-3rd-LA-Billet-Mag-T3T3XBMG-LA3.aspx). Not sure they will get out to what you are getting with your Vanguard, but they are definitely longer than factory mags.

 

[Hand Skills]

It's sold. Thanks for the idea though !

Ya, more for the idea than anything.

Like the seller I tried AICS and didn't like 'em. Noisy and cold.

Call me what you will but I like those flush 3rnd Tikka mags. ...well everything but the price

 

[AkleyFan]

I'm with you on the flush mags, I run them exclusively in my hunting rifles. 3 rounds is sufficient for me. I need my stuff wrapped tight, 'cuz if it can get caught up on something, it's gonna.

 

[WYO300RUM]

Yes Unknown Munitions.

I keep a 2 round holder on my stock just forward of the ejection port.

SAP Two Round Holder - Short Action Precision

Hold two rounds right where you need them in a pinch with the SAP Two Rounder! Two round holder, two shell holder, Short Action Precision, Precision Rifle, two bullet, two cartridge, 2 bullet, 2 round, 2 cartridge, two spare, 2 spare

www.shortactionprecision.com

I like that. Thanks!
I just bought one.