I'm fixing to build a semi custom rifle using a Tikka T3 .243 (stainless) or .22-250 action (blued). Somebody build me a parts list of what components they would use to build a 6.5 creedmoor and what gunsmith to put it together for me.

I am looking for a rifle to carry to a box stand and shoot off a table I have built in the stand, so weight really isn't a factor. Will be shooting it suppressed also. This will be my first "build" so any input/advice is much appreciated.

I already have what you need, ready to go, with ammo.



•6.5 Creedmoor
•Tikka action, bolt, trigger
•Bartlein 1:8, 22" threaded "Rem Varmint" contour
•Cerakoted "Burt Bronze"
•Manners T-6 adjustable cheek
•Three sling studs
•Tikka CTR bottom metal and 10 round mag
•EGW 20 MOA aluminum pic rail
•Weighs 10 lbs. 10 oz.
•Ammo is Prime brass, headspaced -.002" fired shoulder, trimmed, CCI 200, H-4350 and 147 gr ELD-M sitting .005" short of the lands.
•$3000 for rifle, ammo, DOPE to 800 yards. Scope and bipod not included.

Bartlein #3 17” , slow spiral flutes by Kampfeld in a McMillan Game Hunter or Game Warden Edge fill

That's a damn good looking rifle and is definitely the list I was looking for. I just really need to use one of the actions I already have instead of buying one outright.

Jason.. what is that, 7-08 or 6.5 CM?

Shoot!
6.5 Creedmoor

Jason, question about your build. Did it start life as a CTR, or is that a standard action that you mated with the CTR bottom metal in that stock?

Second option.

Tikka T-3, Tikka CTR same action, bolt trigger. Way better stock on this one.

It's a 1/4 MOA rifle, for real.

Jason, that's friggin awesome, just a tad bit out of range for my nephew

I'm totally one to loves the whole tacticool thing in general so I think the T3x Tac is an awesome value. $1800 for a tikka sitting in a fully adjustable chassis just seems like a steal.

I found a guy selling his BNIB APR 6.5 Creedmoor for $2,300... would i be better off buying smthn like that than piecing a Tikka together?

It's a no brainer to me! Buy it!

What are the components ? Some APR are premium parts and best of the barrels and some are just good to very good components. It’s not rocket science to know how much the components cost.

Factor in 15-45 week wait times for some components etc. and the. Build times

Tier -1 Light Weight Carbon/Carbon build
Action – APR Hunter. DLC coated bolt and 20 MOA rail
Barrel – Proof Research Sendero profile. Threaded 5/8-24 with blended thread protector. You choose chamber, Bbl length, twist.
Stock – AG Composites Alpine Hunter. Stock will include bi-pod rail, 2 flush cups and inserts provided for Arca Rail adapter. You choose color/finish.
Bottom Metal – Gen 2 APR BDL(Black Hard Anodized)
Trigger – Trigger Tech Primary.
Cerakote – You choose color for action body and CF barrel tips.
Left-handed versions available
Price = $2,499 plus tax
Approx weight = 7lbs

Here's the components list for the rifle build.

Sounds like the price you can get it for is a pretty good deal

I love my Tikka project
CTR chopped down to 16 and threaded
McMillan Game Hunter cabon stock
I got a Timney Calvin elite for it but decided to keep the stock trigger at 2lbs
Mountain Tactical Tikka AI DBM

Beautiful pic ccoker!

Badass looking rifle Ccoker. Is that a 6.5?

no, it's a 308
I already have a custom 6.5

This is a better pic of just the gun

308 = Man's gun!

Tikka 7-08 17" Krieger barrel fitted by Chad's gunsmith, (Tony, I believe). Manners EHTA stock. I love this thing. A little weight but not real heavy. Nice maneuverable length, even with suppressor. It's also accurate!

^^^^ I loved that rifle! That's a great set up!

308/30-06 = Man’s gun

How many rounds of ammo are included?

200 pieces of brass, 40 were fired during testing, 160 loaded rounds left. All 200 pieces are in MTM Case Guard boxes. Of course, there is a loader's labels in each box.