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I am getting ready to order a Tikka T3X Superlite in 6.5 Creedmoor. I want the 22.4" barrel. All non-magnum Superlites (including the 6.5 CM) on the Tikka website show as having the 22.4" barrel. I understand that from all reports from the buyers of 6.5 SL's, that their rifles have 24.3" barrels. Does anyone out there know (for sure) of the existence of any 22.4" 6.5 CM SL's? Here in Romania, I have to pay a non-refundable deposit when I order the rifle. Any good knowledge on this is very much appreciated. RJ
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As far as I know, all the 6.5 creedmoor superlites (including mine) are 24". I don't believe Tikka makes a 22" 6.5 creedmoor. They do make the 20" compact (blued with adjustable LOP stock) and a couple 20" heavy barrel tactical options.
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better.
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The 6.5 creedmoor tikka superlites here in the US, have a 24.3" long barrel.
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The 6.5 creedmoor tikka superlites here in the US, have a 24.3" long barrel. ^^^^^
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Gentlemen, I thank you for your replies. RJ
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308.
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My superlite Has the 24.2” barrel, my lite stainless has the 22.4” barrel.
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My superlite Has the 24.2” barrel, my lite stainless has the 22.4” barrel.
That's odd, considering they (superlite 6.5 cm) are advertised as having 24.3" tubes..
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 believe AKPENDUDE is saying that his "Superlite has a 24.3" barrel but his stainless "Lite" has a 22.4" barrel. The Tikka website lists all 6.5 CM's (Superlites and Lites) as having 22.4" barrels. I am just wondering if it is just the 6.5 Creed "Exclusives" made for Cabelas, Sportsmans Warehouse and the like, that are spec'd with 24.3" barrels. I searched all over the net trying to find out how to decode the Tikka T3X product numbers. I even tried to make some sense out of them by comparing product codes and except for chambering and could not. I do not know if barrel length is code specified in the manufacturer product number or not. The product number for the T3 Superlite in 6.5 CM is TFTT63RL103 RJ
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308. I don't think it's safe to assume that everyone wants a 6.5 just for long range. It is, after all, just a re-package of the Swede and .260. All are perfectly usable in the woods too, just like say, a .270, .280, or 7-08. One of the advantages of the CM is a wide selection of good factory ammo, and reloading in Yurrupean countries is often difficult or even illegal. Personally, I wouldn't fret over a couple of extra inches, but rj seems like someone who knows what he wants and why.
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My stainless lite has a 24.3”.
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308. I don't think it's safe to assume that everyone wants a 6.5 just for long range. It is, after all, just a re-package of the Swede and .260. All are perfectly usable in the woods too, just like say, a .270, .280, or 7-08. One of the advantages of the CM is a wide selection of good factory ammo, and reloading in Yurrupean countries is often difficult or even illegal. Personally, I wouldn't fret over a couple of extra inches, but rj seems like someone who knows what he wants and why. Pappy, you're exactly correct. It is not legal to reload metalic cartridges here in Romania. And, a large portion of my hunting is in thick woods, often getting in and out of my tiny Suzuki Jimny, where a couple of inches less barrel does make a difference. And right again Pappy. I won't be shooting long range with the rifle. I don't take shots at game animals at more than approximately 300 yds. and very seldom, that far. And Dayumn! Filam, you must've got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, slandering that fine Creedmoor cartridge by calling it crud. And, I already have a 20" 308. Thanks for your input. RJ
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308. My CTR with a 20 inch barrel does everything I need it to do in the Virginia bean fields. Also, it's much nicer screwing on an 8 inch suppressor to a 20 inch barrel.
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308. I never said I wanted one with a shorter barrel - the OP asked the question if there was a 22" Creedmoor Superlite. I simply stated one could cut done the longer barrel.
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Every 6.5 Creed Superlite I've ever seen - including the one I owned had the longer 24.3" barrel. Don't think they make it shorter like some of the other calibers in SL. But if you look at where the flutes stop on the 6.5 there would be enough to cut down the barrel maybe 2" or a little less and actually look better. Why would anybody want something like a Crudmoor with a barrel shorter than 24"? That's counter productive to the long ranges the Crudmoor is supposed to give you an advantage to shoot at. You want something that's easily handling get a 20" barreled .308. I believe it’s creedmoor...oh wait, I see what you did there...pure genius.
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I just looked at their website and it says the T3x Superlight in 6.5 Creedmoor has a 24.3" barrel. https://choose.tikka.fi/usa/code/JRAXSL82T3x SUPERLITE JRAXSL82 Caliber 6.5 Creedmoor Receiver size T3x Handedness Right Weight 6.6 lbs Total length44.5 in Barrel length24.3 inRate of twist1:8" Magazine capacity3 + 1 TriggerSingle Stage Trigger Muzzle threadNo Cheek pieceNo Open sightsNo Changeable gripYes Add to Compare Share
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I just looked at their Finland website (which would apply to a rifle that I order) and it says the T3x Superlight in 6.5 Creedmoor has a 22.4" (569mm) barrel. https://choose.tikka.fi/global/code/TFTT63RL103Handedness Right Weight 3 kg Total length 1083 mm Barrel length 569 mm Magazine capacity 3 + 1 Rate of twist 1:8" Trigger Single Stage Trigger Picatinny rail - Product code TFTT63RL103 Muzzle thread No Cheek piece No Open sights No Changeable grip Yes Folding stock No Fluted bolt No Stock material Synthetic Stock finish Black Material Stainless Steel So it is possible that all 6.5 CM's that are imported to the USA, are 24.3" barrels and the ones going elsewhere get 22.4" barrels. RJ
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I just noticed on the USA website that you provided the link for, the 6.5 is catalogued with the 22.4" barrel in the LEFT hand version only. Strange. RJ
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rj308, I see the Product Code number is different too. Maybe give them a call?
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