If you do go 308, absolutely get him a suppressor known for recoil reduction. Regardless with caliber really push fun with shooting steel from multiple ranges and positions.


I personally focus on rounds down range vs headstamp, best way to get any adult or child to shoot is less recoil. Headstamp size needed is the most overrated argument for sub 500 yard hunting shots out there regardless of the animal.

The problem is after all that, they still have a Tikka and it’s worth 1/2 what they have in it. I’m not a semi custom fan…spend the extra and go full custom. I said that long before I started building them…that is because I had a Rem700 semi custom and lost more on that gun than any others I’ve had done.

Under that methodology any action not using a barrel switch technology on a rifle built by a well know builder is worthless.

We and by “we” I mean me 😂 all know that’s not the case.

Honestly think the custom action makers are all about the same accuracy wise with modern tooling. More about components, bolt lift, bolt service ability and weight… they all shoot .

With that said it’s pretty tempting to get two tikka actions,2 triggers ,2 bottom “metal” and 4 mags for same price of “A” higher end action that may only be lighter in function..

As an owner of all the above sometimes it’s really just about what’s in stock

I currently have FS:
Tikka PRC/SAUM Action, Cerakote in graphite black.
NIB-PVA pre-fit shoulder SS barrel chambered in 6.5 PRC.
LNIB- 56rds. thru a 22" Proof Research CF barrel
McMillan Game Warden Long Range CF Tikka pre-fit stock for sale.
Please private message if interested. Can text more details and requested information.
Thank you.

A bottom of the line Tikka T3 lite in a B&C medalist stock, Bottom Metal from High Desert Rifle Works and a 5 round factory magazine makes a fine hunting rifle. You can also get most, if not 100% of your money back once you show someone how well it shoots. These are upgrades anyone can do. Sanding the barrel channel is about it.