Usually in the form follows function camp for my rifles with only occasionally getting the stock colored or something.

Well I bit the bullet and made a purdy one and the bonus is thus far the function end of things worked out too.

Posted the pics on another forum but didn't post the parts breakdown and such.

Well here is it is:

Tikka Action (bought a used 270 WSM off here and yanked the barrel off)

Proof 22” 300 WSM 1:10 twist Sendero Lite

LRI fluted the bolt

Lumley TI bolt handle and carbon knob

Anarchy 30 MOA rail

Nightforce 4-16X42 ATACR

Southfort Labs Tikka Brush Hunter Stock




Less than 6.1 pounds with the rail on it:


8.2 pounds scoped with the “heavy” 30 oz NF ATACR on it:


A shade under 9 pounds with a TBAC ultra 7:


Went with 300 WSM so mag length wasn’t an issue, space for days:


Haven’t done a whole of load development yet, shoots 212 eldx and 208 ELDM both very well.
Though the ladder work up on the 208s was kinda annoying. First two lowest charges…adjusted the scope right as I can’t stand not hitting what I am aiming at and then the next 5 into a big hole even though each one was a different powder charge. Now what do I choose??


Likely pick somewhere in the middle of those and see how it does…208s at 2930-2950 shouldn’t suck too bad from the 22” tube. Got up to 2990 fps 1.5 grains higher but finally a stiff bolt lift there though no ejector marks.

Still need to work up a 200 Accubond load with it in the next couple weeks so its ready for my Kodiak brown bear tag here this spring.

I like that a lot - congrats on putting together a fine Tikka build!!

You need a carbon fiber rifle scope to keep the theme going!

Let me help!

https://cfscopes.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fcf-3x18-lr

https://www.krugeroptical.com/kc6.htm

Nice rig!

You always have some of the coolest rifles.

I like that look.

Very nice. That’s a great shooting rifle!

id have to paint that stock, cause its too much bling for me,
but weight with 30oz glass is right on the button and accurate hunting rifles always impress.
nothing to fault.

Something much like that with same 'Light Sendero', chambered in Hornady 6.5 mm PRC
with a scope half the weight, would be about my idea of a sweet spot.

What scope are ya thinking for 15 oz?

I am going to be dumping the rail and NF here and swapping to Sportsmatch and LRHS 3-12 in the near future. Saves me $1K and a bit of weight and still functional so long as I don't flip one over in the river again and it fogs up like my last 3-12 LRHS.

AL,
Im not up to scratch with the current scope market and all its offerings.

just off the cuff, id be happy with an ordinary (1") 3.5-10x Leup. 12.5 oz
or (30mm) 4.5-14-x40 Leup. 15 oz
or maybe really spoil myself and lash out (30mm) March 1-10x24. 18.3 oz

March 1-8x24 'Shorty' is also a cool little curio, 17 oz. ..
http://www.gunsandtech.com/gun-opti...x24mm-shorty-and-1-10x24mm-rifle-optics/

might just be able to squeeze some of these on the short tube .. :grin;
https://goo.gl/images/hALXq5

I very much dig that stock. Did you order it direct from them or from someplace stateside?

Did you modify the mag to extend the OAL?

Very Nice Rig