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Considering this rifle for a varmint rifle. Standard is a 10 round magazine. Does it take the same mags as other Tikka rifles so that you could use a 5 round magazine instead?
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No, but the CTR mag is a much better design.
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Roger. Thanks for the information. Looking at a project for a thermal and this rifle seems to check all the boxes
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag. It has a NF scope on it, very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it.
Wish I could find a second magazine for it for less than $100!!!
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I think I saw the replacement mags on Midway USA for $84
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Optics Planet used to carry mags at around $85. Normal price most places is $100.
I had one in 308 for a while. I have nothing but good things to say about it. It was just heavier than I wanted. I had a standard T3 in 308 that I shot every bit as accurately. That's not a knock on the CTR, but high praise for the T3.
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag.
. . . very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it. +1
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag. It has a NF scope on it, very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it.
Wish I could find a second magazine for it for less than $100!!! They used to be $100+. I saw one at my local Bass Pro of all places for ~$80. I already have a few so I passed
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag.
. . . very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it. +1 +2. Did you ever find a stock for yours? I saw you found one, then a few months later, were looking for a lighter one..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Go over to Snipershide and search for CTR mags.
Plenty for sale at a significant discount to new.
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag.
. . . very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it. +1 +2. Did you ever find a stock for yours? I saw you found one, then a few months later, were looking for a lighter one.. Never found one, just quit looking for a while. I put the beavertail forend on the factory stock and am happier with it.
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I like mine in 6.5 creed. I like the 10 rd metal mag.
. . . very pleased with the performance with most anything you shoot in it. +1 +2. Did you ever find a stock for yours? I saw you found one, then a few months later, were looking for a lighter one.. Never found one, just quit looking for a while. I put the beavertail forend on the factory stock and am happier with it. Ah, ok. I was hoping you would find an A3 edge like the one I found on ebay. That stock really feels good. I also spruced my other one up with a forend and also a bag rider: It doesn't really need the forend piece, since I mainly shoot from a bi-pod, but makes it look a little better. I did that to begin with, so I could tell the 2 rifles apart, since they are twins. Now one has a different Nightforce too, but I'm telling you, that Mcmillan really makes a difference. I'm one that likes the feel of the factory CTR stock too, so that says a lot about the micky..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have one ordered now. Hope to see it this week.
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I have one ordered now. Hope to see it this week. I bet you will love how it shoots.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have one ordered now. Hope to see it this week. I bet you will love how it shoots. It arrived on Wednesday. Have my thermal mounted up and I love how it feels.
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My Daughter has one in 7-08. It doesn't care what you put in it, they all go through the same hole.
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I am hoping that is the case. Bought a box of relatively inexpensive Hornady American Whitetail with the 129 gr Interlock. Hopefully to get it on paper and produce some brass
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Don't be shy about that 129 grain Hornady Interlock, it is a heck of a bullet. Take care! Rick
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The Tikka UPR stock is an improvement over the CTR stock, with an adjustable cheek piece. And takes CTR bottom metal and mags. And has flush cup attachment points front and rear, left and right side.
It’ll fit any tikka barrel, CTR and Varmint.
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Don't be shy about that 129 grain Hornady Interlock, it is a heck of a bullet. Take care! Rick I have used some Interlocks in 7mm for hunting in the past and been happy with their performance. Also, the price is right for reloading.
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