have not held one, but that thing looks awesome. only thing I dont like is the metric thread on the barrel.
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The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast. I owned a 243, a 308 with 18" barrels and could't get rid of them fast enough but at 20" they were tolerable.
I question why they call a wood stocked rifle a Ranch rifle - just marketing I suppose because of the shorter barrel. In my experience ranch rifles get subjected to more knocking around than most rifles do, IMO it would be better served with a synthetic stock.
drover
223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.
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Living Walnut and CM steel is fhuqking hilarious! Hint.
Just sayin’…………
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
A svelte laminate wearing a svelte contour withCTR metal,I could see. That Goat Fhuqk is simply hilarious,but they get very little right. Hint.
Just sayin’…………..
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
I’ve poked multiple Teeker 8” 223 Sporters in CTR handles,so as to reap COAL and rugged reliability. Followed suit with a 8” 22-250 punched Speddmire and all are VASTLY superior to the issued T3 bottom “metal”. Hint.
16” is obnoxious in all chamberings. Hint.
Just sayin’…………
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
Minus the butt ugly sights, that's pretty much what I have.
I cut a stainless T3x sporter down to 19" and threaded the barrel, opened the synthetic stock to land CTR bottom metal and magazines.
Its my do everything rifle.
Not fast, 155 Scenars over my favorite load of 45.2 Varget at 2,675 fps, but very accurate, like 3/4" to 1" at 100 yards using an Athlon 2-12 Helos with the 1" dot.
Originally Posted by DrDeath
Well Drover! You’re in luck. Tikka also released the T3X Drover ranch rifle. 20inch
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The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast.
The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast. I owned a 243, a 308 with 18" barrels and could't get rid of them fast enough but at 20" they were tolerable.
I question why they call a wood stocked rifle a Ranch rifle - just marketing I suppose because of the shorter barrel. In my experience ranch rifles get subjected to more knocking around than most rifles do, IMO it would be better served with a synthetic stock.
drover
The point of the rifle is attaching a suppressor, so it's the perfect length, which will be an effective length of a 22-24" barrel once a can is attached. The wood stock is fine. It's warmer to the touch than synthetic when shooting a coyote out the window in -10 temps, and ranchers don't give a schit if the stock gains a few scratches. Goes fine with the beat to hell ranch pickup.
Living Wood has no place on a Dirty Duty Rifle. My 19" Kryptek Carbon Mini 6ARC,is certainly "warmer" than wood and doesn't/can't shift. Rained all day and fhuqking fish kept knocking' water outta the creek(s) to boot. JO V2 BDL bottom for THE win,stoked with 112's. Hint.
Had THE Fever so bad this morning,that I jammed outta the house and forgot my beloved ruck'. Forgot to charge my camera too. It's been MANY moons since that happened. Nearly a year ago, in like weather. Best fish today was a near 38" Buck. Crummy is stuffed. That rod alone, is crowding 2000 Steelhead. Hint.(grin)
Just sayin'................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast.
It's called a suppressor
My take on suppressors is pretty simple - even using a suppressor hearing protection is still needed so I prefer a 20" barrel to get the muzzle blast a bit further away. Then there is the $200 that is needed to pay the .gov for owning one, also suppressors are ridicuously overpriced at $400 - $600 dependant on the brand.
So basically why not a 20" barrel and a pair of earmuffs which are still necessary even though I would have spent the extra $600 - $800, especially for a rifle that is only used occasionaly for a coyote or other varmint. My nearest neighbot is a 1/2 mile away and they don't complain anyway.
Sorry I just don't buy into the whole suppressor thing - if other folks want them for whatever reason that is fine - they are just not for me.
drover
223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.
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I like 16" .308s or .223s with cans mounted, but that metric thread with the bulbous adapter is pretty gross and they bolted on a tree carcass to boot.
A swing and a miss, I'd much rather get a regular stainless synthetic cut down and threaded a standard pattern.
have not held one, but that thing looks awesome. only thing I dont like is the metric thread on the barrel.
+1, I don't want to buy a thread adapter or new end cap to direct thread my suppressor. The other option is to buy another suppressor to dedicate to running a metric end cap that I'd still have to buy separately from the suppressor. If the barrel was long enough to cut back and thread, I would like better than adding more parts to my suppressors.
The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast.
It's called a suppressor
My take on suppressors is pretty simple - even using a suppressor hearing protection is still needed so I prefer a 20" barrel to get the muzzle blast a bit further away. Then there is the $200 that is needed to pay the .gov for owning one, also suppressors are ridicuously overpriced at $400 - $600 dependant on the brand.
So basically why not a 20" barrel and a pair of earmuffs which are still necessary even though I would have spent the extra $600 - $800, especially for a rifle that is only used occasionaly for a coyote or other varmint.
Hearing protection is not necessary on a 16” rifle with a hearing safe can. The hearing safe part is the operable part of that phrase, as some cans out there now aren’t hearing safe.
Hunting coyotes with a suppressed rifle is something that needs to be experienced. The chances of doubles increases greatly.
have not held one, but that thing looks awesome. only thing I dont like is the metric thread on the barrel.
+1, I don't want to buy a thread adapter or new end cap to direct thread my suppressor. The other option is to buy another suppressor to dedicate to running a metric end cap that I'd still have to buy separately from the suppressor. If the barrel was long enough to cut back and thread, I would like better than adding more parts to my suppressors.
If you’re worried about tolerance stacking then the muzzle brake is the same situation as a thread adapter. A metric endcap from Silencerco is 60 bucks. A lot cheaper than another can. Or just use the Tikka supplied thread adapter and not worry about it because it’s a non-issue.
The 16" barrel would be a deal breaker for me, with a 20" then I would consider one. A 20" barrel is short enough that it still handles well from the cab of a pickup or utility vehicle but is not so short as to be totally obnoxious from the muzzle blast.
It's called a suppressor
My take on suppressors is pretty simple - even using a suppressor hearing protection is still needed so I prefer a 20" barrel to get the muzzle blast a bit further away.
To each their own, but if you delve into the hearing-safe topic a little more, you may find out that your stance is subject to change.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
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I just picked up a CGS Hyperian K(my first and only can to date) that I intended to use on a short barreled Bergara in 6.5 as well a CMMG Dissent in 300 Blackout.
The Bergara was supposed to be a calving time truck gun but now I'm half-ass afraid to have the setup in the cab as the suppressor is so light I'm afraid it'll hit something(axe, bottle jack, random chit, etc..) and break.
I just picked up a CGS Hyperian K(my first and only can to date) that I intended to use on a short barreled Bergara in 6.5 as well a CMMG Dissent in 300 Blackout.
The Bergara was supposed to be a calving time truck gun but now I'm half-ass afraid to have the setup in the cab as the suppressor is so light I'm afraid it'll hit something(axe, bottle jack, random chit, etc..) and break.
Over worrying I'm sure.
That little Tikka looks interesting.
If your can was aluminum as some are it might be an issue, but since yours is titanium I wouldn’t worry. And if you are worried about protection, buy a can condom.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
If you don’t have/like/want suppressors, then the world is chock full of 20”+, non-threaded rifles for your needs. If you DO have suppressors, there aren’t nearly enough 16-18” threaded setups available vs other stuff. Not much longer than 18” is not even on my radar these days. I have the ‘regular’ rifles I need. I just don’t shoot much without a suppressor. I don’t see that changing. There are a myriad of reasons, many of which those without suppressors won’t fully comprehend….until they do.
Regarding the .223 chambered models, If they’d left those God-Awful sights off the SS version, AND fed it w/CTR magazines I believe a whole bunch of people would’ve been all over the turnkey platform.
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Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
Those worried about hearing, I'll bet north of 75% of all hunting shots taken while standing up are done without hearing protection. Simple fact of the matter. Longer barrels are certainly more noise friendly than short ones. A suppressed 16" barrel is easier on the ears than a naked 26". I have a 308 with 18" barrel that i built just to shoot suppressed. While shooting at a pair of blacktails last year, my buddy commented how nice it was that my rifle was suppressed.. if I'm at the range, i wear protection, in the field, i need to hear stuff and don't always have time to put plugs in.
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The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.
Are you per chance related to Swamplord? Asking for a friend.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.
Are you per chance related to Swamplord? Asking for a friend.
Sht no, I missed a 2 wolves at roughly 400yds, coupla weeks back. Ole swamp would've got 2 with 1 shot.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.
We should all just bow at your feet!
The interior of AK seems to suit you well. You should move a little further into the bush and do us all a favor. Preferably far enough where there’s no outside communication.
Did you make sure you got your name in for that class action law suit against 3M? Might pay you enough to buy some Midol.
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Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.
We should all just bow at your feet!
The interior of AK seems to suit you well. You should move a little further into the bush and do us all a favor. Preferably far enough where there’s no outside communication.
Did you make sure you got your name in for that class action law suit against 3M? Might pay you enough to buy some Midol.
Hahaha! That's gold! But don't ya know, hearing damage makes you a badazz!
Those worried about hearing, I'll bet north of 75% of all hunting shots taken while standing up are done without hearing protection. Simple fact of the matter. Longer barrels are certainly more noise friendly than short ones. A suppressed 16" barrel is easier on the ears than a naked 26". I have a 308 with 18" barrel that i built just to shoot suppressed. While shooting at a pair of blacktails last year, my buddy commented how nice it was that my rifle was suppressed.. if I'm at the range, i wear protection, in the field, i need to hear stuff and don't always have time to put plugs in.
My main goal with reducing muzzle blast to lessen impact on the cattle and dog that rides in the pickup. And myself if I'm shooting from the cab. I used to pack a 243 Montana for a truck gun and it was too loud for shooting out of the cab, the dog hated it and I didn't do it for more that just a couple coyotes.
I shoot a chitload of shotgun without hearing protection and the occasional rifle without but for a truck gun I like the idea of suppressed.
My 300 Blackout gunbroker order flaked out so I had to order another one this morning. I really want to try subsonic ammo with the suppressor, it looks neater than hell in youtube vids.
Those worried about hearing, I'll bet north of 75% of all hunting shots taken while standing up are done without hearing protection. Simple fact of the matter. Longer barrels are certainly more noise friendly than short ones. A suppressed 16" barrel is easier on the ears than a naked 26". I have a 308 with 18" barrel that i built just to shoot suppressed. While shooting at a pair of blacktails last year, my buddy commented how nice it was that my rifle was suppressed.. if I'm at the range, i wear protection, in the field, i need to hear stuff and don't always have time to put plugs in.
My main goal with reducing muzzle blast to lessen impact on the cattle and dog that rides in the pickup. And myself if I'm shooting from the cab. I used to pack a 243 Montana for a truck gun and it was too loud for shooting out of the cab, the dog hated it and I didn't do it for more that just a couple coyotes.
I shoot a chitload of shotgun without hearing protection and the occasional rifle without but for a truck gun I like the idea of suppressed.
My 300 Blackout gunbroker order flaked out so I had to order another one this morning. I really want to try subsonic ammo with the suppressor, it looks neater than hell in youtube vids.
Shot my little blackout today. Stuck in the office doing paperwork all day and about every 30 min I’d open the back door and blast dirt clods in the field behind the house.
Rem 700AAC with a take off sporter contour barrel that came on the model seven AAC, faux Ti stock cut for pt&g DBM, timney trigger, mdt mags, SWfA 1-4x, Silencerco harvester 30.
Been working on a 500rd bulk box of 208 Amax loads I bought awhile back. Ordered some Barnes 110gr to load to try supers in it. Only shoot subs now.
If you're going to shoot subs from a 300 blackout, try to find a bullet that will expand, like the 190 SubX. I say that because the 300 blk is terrible for ricochets on hard ground, which describes Eastern Montana for about 10.5 months out of the year! Shooting p-dogs with a 300 Blackout with subs, and hearing the bullet sail through the p-dog and off into space was less than ideal, and could be a really bad deal when shooting amongst stock.
That's something to think about, thanks for sharing. Sorta like shooting pistol at paper in the winter time and ever other shot is zing....
I'm pretty careful and never shoot if cows are in the background but regardless good to know.
I ordered this ammo, replacement order gun is supposed to be here on Thursday so maybe I can sneak away from the cows and get a test run in this weekend.
The best money I ever spent on a Firearm/Firearm Accessory, was money spent on a quality suppressor. I have a 16 inch Christensen Arms Ridgeline, chambered in 308 Win. With a Silencerco Omega can onboard, it is handy, wieldy, and deadly out of a hunting blind. Absolutely safe without hearing protection, and a joy to hunt with. This rifle from Tikka is a step in the right direction for folks who don't have to hunt in wet weather where the wood can be a detriment.
I’m right there with ya. A suppressor was one of the best firearms purchases I’ve made. Truly made shooting fun again - like being a kid with a new box of 22 ammo.
Oh. My. Fking. Gawd! You need a centerfire rifle to sound like a .22lr to enjoy it?! Awe, u poor wittle baby, with your sensitive little ear drums.
Try a fking 50 cal machine gun, where your issued 3m plugs didn't seal good in yer greasy fkn ear canals.
Because you hadn't showered in over a week on a mission in a combat zone.
Oh my gawd; I'll be laughing for DAYS.
I just recently got a suppressor and it is outstanding. Yes some rifles should never have one, but I’ve got a 24” 6.5 prc and a 16” Ruger ranch 5.56 that wear it. Yes the prc is awfully long but I’m moslty in open country using it. The coyotes, deer, antelope and elk don’t like it, but my ears do. The $200 paper work and wait do suck but I love shooting suppressed. Not sure I’m onboard with this tikka. My little Ruger is an ugly little rascal too but for whatever reason I like it.
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