You know I didn't think I'd be able to get through this whole video, but I must say you did a really fantastic job. I felt like we were just hanging out talking guns.
Nice video. Just bought one today and your vid confirm my "non-review" purchase with 8X32 Nightforce. What tipped me over was the action and trigger. Sweet!!
Dude, so validating... I decided on this last year and people keep suggesting the RPR. I pick up my TAC A1 tomorrow and have a nearly identical accessory setup planned. Thanks for making me feel even more excited about it!
I like how you had the rifle as the main picture and didn’t make the video about making you look cool or the star. Great job and great info from a reliable source.
Benefits of living in Finland 99.99% of gun shops have Sako rifles so people don't have to go wrong with their choise because there is always a Sako in the self.
@Charles Lindberg @Charles Lindberg My point was that it sounds funny when you say "Who needs to pay for a Sako?" when the tikka rifles are manufactured by Sako so THEY'RE Sako rifles. But I get where you're coming from. We don't need to split hairs on this one. Oh sounds good. Can't go wrong with those. I just got the TAC A1 myself.
@Charles Lindberg Well sako and tikka have differences and different rifle lines and you will not go wrong with either. Probably the biggest difference of a basic sako 85 and tikka t3z is that the 85 is a control round feed, 3 lug top open reciever type as the tikkas are 2 lug and the reciever is enclosed. And the 85 is finished a bit better. Mostly accuracy is very close to each other. Why buy a Sako when you can get a Tikka t3x? Because there is no tikka trg, only sako. I have a t3x lite which groups 10 rounds 0.5-0.7moa at 300 meters, but got a trg because I wanted a trg and will be getting rid of the t3x.
Great review! I’m absolutely in love with my TAC A1, I’ve worked up loads with Varget, W760, and Reloader 17 that all shoot about 0.25 MOA at 200 yards. I’ve never been able to shoot that well with my other rifles
My bud got this rifle and your video was a big part of his decision to go with the Tikka. I got to shoot it today and shot the smallest 5 shot group at 100yds that I have ever shot, around 0.3 MOA with Norma Soft Points. This rifle is a laser! 🤯
I’ve had my Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5CM for just over a year now and just over 900 rounds down the barrel. This rifle has bee. An absolute pleasure to own. I installed a Yo-Dave trigger spring, an APA Little Bastard Gen II brake, and topped it with a Razor HD Gen 2 scope. This rifle is amazing. I have tons of paper showing 1/4 MOA groups and last week shot a 3/4 inch group at 300 yards, this is with handloads tailored to my rifle. This rifle has been awesome for competition and can certainly serve many purposes. It’s 16 lbs with bipod, scope, and mag. I’m definitely a Tikka fan after owning this rifle.
I greatly enjoyed this video in its entirety.. good stuff.. I have got to finally stop spending money into rifles and start buying expensive glass.. At least one good scope to run on my long range setup.. Thanks for sharing your awesome experience
Great review. I bought one fall 2018 in 6.5CM. Couldn’t be happier. Buyers should read the manual regarding the screw on top of the muzzle brake, it is for attaching a mirage band. It is not a locking set screw for the brake. The gun shop where I bought mine told me a customer cranked the screw in to the muzzle threads and goofed them up. READ THE MANUAL. Also, Tikka does not recommend dry firing on an empty chamber, they recommend they recommend using Snap Caps or something like them. Finally, I agree with you how when you fold the stock that it dings the anodizing. Initially I put a couple layers of electrical tape on the right spot but the other day a bought a lawn tractor inner tube and cut a band about 1” wide and put it over the entire outside periphery of the butt pad.
I just wanted to thank you for putting together this video. It is very useful (high protein) information. I appreciate very much the detail you supplied. Thanks!
Best review!! Appreciate the "real" way you review. Not Hollywooded out. Technical info without being paid/sponsored. Love the gun, WANT it badly, so I will - do it once do it right. Gotta save my pennies. Thanks much !!!!
Getting ready to by one of these and in doing research I came across your review. I think it’s the best rifle review I have ever seen on RUclips. Truly outstanding work. You sealed the deal. Already have the Viper PST G2 waiting on the rifle. Glad you had the Kahles experience, I also believe they have the best glass on the planet but I just can’t afford it. You gained a new subscriber.
Welp I was looking to get a Ruger Precision Rifle... Upon my research I stumbled upon the Tikka T3X Tac A1... And then stumbled across your video... Guess who's buying a T3X? 😂
Going to buy one tomorrow iv been looking at this one 3 times already and told amazing things about it... But now after you confirmed all everyone said in great detail that was it thank you I'm very excited about this buy now ...Chris
I was going to buy the Ruger Precision Rifle but a buddy of mine told me about the Tikka and recommended saving up a bit longer instead. Glad I did cause everyone and their mother hands down, recommend this gun.
It is an awesome weapon. I was amazed how easy it was to be accurate with this gun. Tried 2 variants and they are just flawless. The quality, fit and finnish is something I've never seen before. If you can afford it, it is a no brainer!
I have 2 precision rifles both in 6.5 Creedmoor; Ruger and Savage Elite Precision. This is making me want another one. Very nice looking rifle. Good review.
I am fortunate enough to have two Tikka Tac A1’s. One in 308, and one in 223. Hoping to get one in 6.5 Creedmore this year. Bought the 308 first instead of 6.5 due to my already existing dies and supplies, and 223 for the same reasons. I do make my own rounds, and with either of these fine firearms I can shoot 1/4 inch groups at 100 yards. While I do not shoot that well all the time, the error is in myself not the firearm. LOL. My girl shoots 1/2 to 1/4 inch groups with them as well. I have a Tikka T3 Tactical as well in 223, another rifle that groups just as well. Last week, with my 308 I put four out of five rounds through the same hole, the 5th round was as included in the same hole but was off by about 1/8th inch. Each of my Tikkas are mounted with Vortex optics, 5x25 .A truly fine firearm. In Canada these rifles retail for $2399.99C
Bought one in 2018. Super, super, super accurate right out of the box. Originally i had a Steiner T5xi 5-25x56 with SCR reticle on it. First time i tried to hit a milk jug at 1,000 yards i used the holds at 18x. I aimed at a clay pigeon in the burm and my DOPE was high so i adjusted my hold and literally hit the jug on the very first shot. Crazy. That was at a range, deep in the forest in GA. I have since moved out to the desert about 3+ yrs ago. Since moving here, i have learned how to shoot in the wind. Totally different experience compared to GA. Way, way harder. Now i have a NF ATACR 7-35x56 with Mil-XT reticle on the Tikka. Just a Totally Awesome optic all the way around... including that reticle. I have hit a soda can at 1,006 yards in 3 shots. I have hit a soda can at 1,380 yards in 14 shots in a 15mph 90 degree cross wind and horrible mirage. I have made all kinds of crazy, difficult shots with the Tikka Tac A1. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Mine is 6.5CM. Don't let the haters dissuade you from the caliber. It is a tremendous caliber. The most recent awesome thing i did... which was not to long ago... was i decided to go for a 5 shot group at 750 yards across a valley and i kid you not... 0.477 MOA or 3.58". I was astonished at how i did... first and only attempt as well. The videos of both soda can hits and the 5 shot, sub 1/2 MOA group at 750 yards are all posted to Long Range Shooters of Utah. I was going to start a channel and put it on as many social media platforms as made sense... but the BLM recently shut down the area i have been shooting the last 3 yrs so i'm really not sure what i'm going to do now. I'm a former US Army Ranger.... i was going to cover some combat medicine... long range shooting... a few reviews of things i like and use in the tactical realm.... but now i may just can all that since my shooting area is no more. Let me also say this... Because the Tikka Tac A1 was so awesome... i purchased a Tikka T3x Super Varmint in 6.5 PRC. The accuracy is nowhere near as awesome as the Tac A1. best i got with 3 different kinds of ammo was 1MOA with Norma Golden Target, which was the slowest of the 3. The whole point of the PRC is that it should shoot about 200 fps faster than a CM, "in theory". Mine wasn't doing that. After all, Tikka's are notoriously "SLOW" shooters. I decided to put "lipstick on a pig" and literally purchased a $1.5k MDT ACC Premier chassis. The accuracy.... well, it didn't improve. So for ALL of you thinking you'll just tinker with the T3X.... go for it... but the Tac A1 with it's heavy ass, rock solid chassis... is where it's at for accurately shooting in the prone or bench... personally, i like shooting in the prone... as i would in the field. If you want PRS balance for obstacles... knock yourself out and get a chassis. I will continue putting lipstick on a pig since i'm going to use this new PRC as my hunting rifle and i'll be getting a Proof Carbon Fiber barrel for it. That should improve accuracy AND speed. I also have to say that i hate the fluted bolt on the Super Varmint. It's wobbly and sloppy feeling. The Tac A1 is rock fucking solid and smooth as silk. I tend to think a wobbly bolt like that may affect accuracy negatively.
yeah 100%, I've had mine for just over a year, excellent rifle. I've added the swept back bolt handle from Sterk which turns it into a Poor Man's Accuracy International. Bit heavy for Midnight Sun Rifle Challenge but easily as accurate (in my hands) as guns 3x the price.
I have one on order. I can’t wait. Haven’t done long distance shooting in about 15 years. I can’t wait, I super pumped by watching several videos about precision rifles. The tikka t3x tac a1 really stands out. Now I gotta get a scope.
thank you!!! my biggest concerns answered within 5 minutes! i'm surprised to hear it's a hammer forged, i was hoping and thinking it was a button barreled rifle but 0.5 MOA is 0.5 MOA regardless. this is my next rifle without a doubt.
2nd viewing of your video. have been shooting the Tikka Tac since December 2017. it is my first precision rifle, and has performed flawlessly. my range goes out to 1250. and the Tikka shoots 1/2 MOA or better to 1000 regularly (shooter is struggling @ 1250). I am at1200 round count, and will be very interested to know when your barrel stops shooting. Keep up the good work.
For who ever are looking to buy one, just do it. I got mine in 308, so it also covers more hunting. But this gun is just amazing. I was one of the first to get it, back in June 2017. I know 6.5 CreedM is better, but it isn't that famous in the Scandinavian countries as it is in US. But, however, this gun is just amazing, I use only the muzzlebrake,the recoil is so small with it, I don't use suppressor. However, the gun cost 3200+ scope, and bipod, so it's kinda more expensive over here, sadly.
Just bought a Tac A1 and chose it over a CTR set in an MDT LSS chassis for less $. The two stage trigger, the adjustable stock, the included muzzle brake and the fact that i have a lot of TRG-22 magazines helped with that decision though. I have a 700 in an AICS 1.5 and have a few AICS magazines, but with the 3 total mags that the rifle comes with (with the 1 free) and the chassis setup more the way I wanted, had to go with the Tac A1. I am very interested to see how well it shoots compared to the Sako TRG-22, even though the TRG is obviously in .308 and the Tac A1 is in 6.5creedmoor
Thank you very much for your video, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your highly detailed and extremely informative assessment of the Tikka T3X A1 rifle, as a direct result of watching this 40:52 minute presentation (3 times now) I have confidently put down a $1000.00 AUD deposit on a 24 inch version in .308, here in Australia they retail for $3450.00 with a fixed stock in a hard case and with only two magazines but I am so very VERY excited to get it paid off and then take home the best rifle I will ever own. Kind regards Craig Napoli.
@@PlanetCreationxD for three main reasons mate. 1 - I love the wide variety of projectiles that 308 offers me. 2 - The sheer long distance knock down power that a 30 caliber has. 3 - I am into reloading my own ammunition and my second rifle was a Tikka T3X stainless lite that I have dies, powder, projectiles and extensive range tested information on paper for the 308
@@amorphousgear2085 hi mate, just a follow up on my Tac A1 purchase, I have now taken delivery of this magnificent rifle, correctly broken it in and been to the range three times with it, the third visit was to compete in a long distant competition, it was my first time shooting at this distance and i took out first place by hitting the bullseye four times from a ten shot group at 500 meters with only three shots to sight my set up in. To say I'm happy is a gross understatement.
Great review, I was researching the Tikka T3x Tac A1 but I ended buying the Savage Asburry precision rifle and to be quite honest I regret my purchase. You should always buy what your heart desires.... Tikka will be next for sure~ But first I have to sell my Savage :( Thanks for the awesome video~
Yeah brother, if it's one thing i've learned about guns, it's definitely buy once cry once lol. I know how you feel buddy. That's why I still chose the Tac A1 over a CTR set in an MDT LSS XL chassis for $1k
I own the tac a1 the ashbary and the rpr. I like the savage best. I have trouble out of the mag on the tikka. But the reason I like the savage is it just shoots everything I put in it.
Michael Cornett nice bro.. My go-to Bolt actions for matches are a Custom 700 AICS w/ Bartlein 5R Heavy Palma 6.5creedmoor; the Tikka Tac A1; my .308 Sako TRG-22; and my Barrett Model 98B Legacy in .338 Lapua. I used to own a Savage 110 FCP HS-Precision in .338 Lapua but traded it toward the cost of the Barrett.. the Savage was great and did eat up everything you put in it, granted most were reloads bc well, .338 Lapua lol. I liked the Savage 110’s’ ability to change barrels on your own, out of the box good to go HS Precision stock with aluminum bedding block, fluted button rifled heavy barrel threaded with a brake, and takes AICS mags. That was back before they offered the “from the factory blueprinting” which idk if I would truly trust 100% but it’s good to know they at least do what they can unlike Remington. The trigger is a huge selling point for it, too. Although I’m not a huge fan of bladed triggers, I am a fan of two stage triggers so it’s sort of a pseudo two stage. Ruger and Savage really put other companies on to selling factory chassis rifles now Bergara, Tikka, Howa, Remington all do it. I like the Tikka bc of the out of the box accuracy, adjustability and overall attention to detail and workmanship. The value that people can get these days from factory rifles like the RPR, Tikka, Savage, Bergara, Thompson Center (S&W Performance Center), is amazing. People can have a great match ready rifle that they have the capability to shoot matches with, and do well.
So I got my TAC A1 last Saturday and have yet to try it out at the range. Legally I wasn't able to get the folding stock model so obviously finished up with the fixed stock. Downside, difficult, near impossible to bore sight and cleaning is also a problem having to pass the cleaning rod, patch and chemicals, through the cheek riser. I hope the upsides at the range outweigh the downside.
Just purchased. I chose 308 due to current times. Ammo. I can run cheap Nato or 308 through it. Bulk & Availability was important in this decision. This now compliments my Type 81. If need be I can bug out with both 1500 rounds of each. About all I can carry. Which is heavy enough. I have way to much (prep for yrs) And yes I do believe there's a conflict coming here in North America. Hello From Canada 🇨🇦•🇺🇸
I recently (Sep 2022) purchased this rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor and have only shot at 50 yards so far; jut to sight it in. I was able to shoot single hole shots using Hornady Match 140gr ammo. Looking forward to see how well I can shoot it at 100 yards and longer - if I can find a range locally for that.
Excellent video! Convinced me to buy tac A1. I got a question about magazine oal. Does tikka tac a1 magazine got room to play with? ELD X projectile is particularly long and is going to be longer. In this case would you single feed or does magazine got room for handload? Cheers man. From new zealand
Thanks for the indepth review! I only have 2 exceptions/additions that I would like to add. IOR Valdada Recon and Green Blob Outdoors QD Tactical bipods. Just before I purchased my TAC A1, I ran into a guy at my local range who had the IOR Valdada Recon on a custom built .338 Lapua. He said, "Son, if you never looked through a Valdada, you'll never know what a true tier 1 scope is". I was sold on the spot and ordered one as soon as I got home. The 40mm tube on the 4-28x50 Valdada is a game changer and worth every penny...Wow! Search "IOR Valdada Recon" on RUclips to see a comparison of the Vortex Razor HD2 and the Valdada Recon. Also, worth reading is the $70,000 scope field test done by the guys at PRB. The Valdada was the only scope to get a perfect score in mechanical performance and #2 over all out of 18 in mechanical and optical performance combined. precisionrifleblog.com/2014/09/19/tactical-scopes-field-test-results-summary/ As for the bipods, Amazon is selling a bipod that is almost an exact copy of the Atlas bipod for under $50. I own a black one and one in FDE. IMHO, they are as good as the Atlas. Easily mounts with a 7 slot M-loc picatinny rail kit. Green Blob Tactical CNC QD www.amazon.com/dp/B018J20CJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wsxdAbGVR3NSB
airdog99 I totally agree with you on the Valdada. They make excellent glass. However, we disagree on the knock off bipod. I’ve had other green blob products and destroyed them easily, also I️ am sickened by the idea of someone stealing a companies design and undercutting them. Lol
Amorphous Gear I guess I'll have to see how they hold up, so far they've been pretty solid. I have one in black and the other in FDE. I swear they look like they've come off the same production line as the Atlas bipods...
airdog99 wait so you spent the money on the tac A1 and the valdada recon scope but then bought a fake atlas? Do yourself a favor and buy a real atlas or at least a Harris
Joseph Leinhauser I hate to say it but, yes I did. I paid $39 each for the two I have and I wouldn't hesitate to buy 4 more and still have some change left over for the price of the same Atlas. There is virtually no difference in the way they perform and in fact the Green Blob has tighter tolerance in the legs construction (less wiggle). I'll spend the money on what counts... Rifle (✓), glass (✓), ammo (✓)... $320 for a $40-50 bipod...? Nope, sorry... there's definitely not $280 worth of "performance" added to the Atlas to justify the price.
Thank you for your time and the great review. I currently have an AI AX which I love but my first build was an Tikka T3 on a McMillan A3-5. I have always been very impressed with Tikka's offering for the price, great slick action and very accurate/consistent straight shooting rifle. There were a couple of thinks that combined made me move up to the AI. First, the coating on Tikka's used to come off pretty quickly. I had mine cerakoated to resolve this. Second, the trigger was good but not excellent and very little aftermarket options, at least, ones that I found satisfying. Third, barrel interchangeability. I like to be able to shoot multiple calibers or change from a LR to "scout" type rifle. How easy is it to change and headspace (if needed) the barrel? And final question; Bedding. Even a bedded rifle can't compare to a well mated action to chassis setup such as the AI. How is the Tikka bedded? Screws in a V-block? Permanently bolted and glued? Is there any way you could do a "takedown/disassembly" video. Replace barrel and remove or show the action? I know that is a lot to ask but in the end, for a long term user, these things do become eventually an important factor. Thank you.
Those are all good points. Disassembly is very easy. However, I haven’t found any solid answers on putting in a new barrel. Beretta told me i would be on my own when this one burns up. I will try to do a disassembly video, but I would like to direct message it to you. It would not be something I would put on my channel. Email me at b16acrxsi@gmail.com and I can send it to you? Thanks for he feedback.
The Tikka is in a aluminum bedding block aluminum chassis just like the AICS 1.5, 2.0, etc. While I do agree that AI's are excellent rifles, the method in which they attach to their chassis system is the same. I have a custom rifle based around a 700 action that is in an AICS 1.5 with an enlarged steel recoil lug. As for the barrel, you'd have to get a smith to do it unless you have your own barrel vice, as it threads into the action. It doesn't use a barrel nut a la Savage or Ruger.
I had in mind for some time to make "the best possible ALL AROUND bolt action rifle"; so i opted for the T3X CTR (24in barrel) .308. The new 2017 stock - fiberglass filled polymer, bedded, with the "full length criss cross" for rigidity) is way better than the previous stock (it is also adjustable, that is always nice). The TAC A1 is really exceptional (especially considering the price) but at the moment i don't have any use for it (.260 in future maybe...).
Can you reverse the cheek rest? I am right handed but shoot lefty but don't really want a left hand gun. It looks like you can just loosen the nuts and turn it around, can you?
Today I send letter to Finland to Santa Claus, and some Elf told me so I will have my Tac A1 under Christmas tree becouse I was good boy..or in the middle of next year.. Becouse Elf have a lot of work..
I really like that gun.. the folding stock hitting and damaging other parts of the gun is completely unacceptable though. If that was fixed I would consider a purchase. Christensen has it figured out with a magnet on their MPR
Just put a little it of foam with sticky back on it where it bangs against itself or anything similar you can get to put on the bottom of furniture legs should work. .
Excellent review. Thank you very much. I've been on the fence to buy this rifle. I just missed a 20% sale but hopefully they will go on sale again. Just curious if you have part numbers for the rings you used? I have a new Weaver Tactical 6-30 FFP scope (lit reticle with parallax and windage/elevation knobs) that I plan to use with the rifle. It's a nice scope, made in Japan with Japanese glass. Lots of guys bought one and claim that it easily competes with $2500 scopes. I have a hard time deciding which rings to use. It requires 34mm rings but they should be high enough to leave enough clearance with the 56mm scope lens.
Great review! Loved the info on the scope too. I can see one of those on my guns in the future. Can you tell me what the exact model Atlas Bipod and M-Lock adapter you used so when I order I get the right items the first time. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for watching! This mount kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-7-slot-dual-mlok-picatinny-section/ With this bipod ads.midwayusa.com/product/464444/atlas-bt10-bipod-1913-picatinny-rail-mount-475-to-9-aluminum-black?Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches-_-Atlas-_-464444&gclid=CjwKCAiAoqXQBRA8EiwAIIOWssKJJrtwPWaWJoKW3eJfElt4u0rK0_DyR9hJusBXSoHu0NjonCF_uRoC_rsQAvD_BwE
Very nice review and great-looking rifle. Out of curiosity, what rifle/s were you shooting before that you weren't as accurate with, and did you have just as nice a stock, mount, scope, and bipod on it as on this Tikka? Thanks!
Looking to purchase this gun in Coyote Brown, Left Hand. Can’t find one anywhere. Any suggestions for a dealer that might have one in stock? Great video BTW, love the no BS presentation.
I know this vid is about 3 years old, so forgive my chiming in a little late. I watched your full review because I recently purchased a Tac A1 in 308, and I wanted to see if anybody else noticed the issue with the stock dinging the chassis when folded. Love everything about the rifle except that. I did some searching around, and apparently it's a very well known issue. Came across a forum post from 2018- where someone wrote that Tikka finally made note of all the complaints about that particular issue, and came up with a fix, or a new hinge or something that doesn't allow the stock to make contact with chassis when folded. That post was from 2018, I just bought my rifle last week. So I don't know if the fix was fully implemented. Anyway, I emailed Beretta today and sent pics of the issue. And asked them about the fix. Still awaiting a response. But I'll let you know what comes of it. 👌
Not sure if you got that issue addressed but what i did with mine was add rubber grip tape. I just cut a strip roughly 7/8” x 5 1/2” and it satisfied me! 😎🤙 Goodluck
@@CD-lw6fl Hi! Thanks for the response. I almost forgot about this comment. But I did finally get a reply from Beretta, and they told me there hasn't been a redesign or a fix to the hinge preventing the stock from making contact to the chassis- and that I was misinformed. They said that ALL Tikka Tac A1's stocks make contact with the chassis, and there were no plans on issuing a fix or anything. They just recommended not slamming the stock closed, or doing what you did- add some kind of tape or cushion to that area to keep it from marring any further. Go figure... Anyway, it bothered me at first, but I'm over it now. I don't close the stock enough to make a big fuss about it any further. Ha.
Hey man thanks for the detailed and knowledgeable review. I just got the same gun 6.5 Creedmore last week. Could not palm out the 3k on a scope so I ordered the Vortex Viper PST gen 2 FFP 5-25x50. Your thoughts on this setup? Also, a quick question on the silencer. I don't mind going for a dedicated silencer for this gun. What would be a good choice without breaking the bank? BTW, subscribed to your channel with pleasure! Thanks again!
You’ll be happy with the viper. It’s a good scope for the money. Just don’t look through a Kahles because it’ll ruin you. Lol silencer is dealers choice really. For precision, thunder beast is the way to go. For use on many guns you need to invest in an eco system. I’d probably pick dead air or Q at this point.
Questions for you with the T3x Tac A1: Do you find the need to swap out the 0 MOA rail for a 20 or higher MOA? I know the chassis is aluminum, is the fore-end polymer? Any wear on the folding stock as it gets used/older? (I kinda like GRS) Seems like the length of pull is not very configurable as others, Opinion please? Are the barrels user swapable if/when need be? Do you know if they make this with a stainless steel barrel? Thanks in advance !!
It depends on the type of shooting you're doing if you need to switch out for 20 MOA. Honestly, I would set up with a scope of your choice and go shoot. If you find yourself running out of elevation, or dialing so high you're starting to have eye box issues in your scope. Then get a 20 MOA base. The chassis is all aluminum. Folding stock is rock solid. No issues. The GRS will not be as good for hard use applications as the all aluminum. I did not have to touch the length of pull on mine, but I don't see any issues with this. If you tend to have a shorter or longer pull than others have the store put the spacers in for you and see if it fits before buying! I cannot get any solid info on barrel changes with these actions, but I know someone out there is doing it, shouldn't be that big of a problem,. This barrel is only available cold hammer forged. With the accuracy it produces I would not trade it for a stainless.
Thanks for the awesome Review. I should have mine in the next few days. I'm curios, I shoot left handed and was wondering if the cheek rest can be changed to the other side. Any Ideas?
Simcha Marc Russak, LCSW, MA Thank you! The brake at the time is a SilencerCo Trifecta Brake. It’s recently been changed to the ASR system (which is what I recommend), it’s the Atlas BT10 bipod, it’s attached via a Kinetic Development Group picatinny rail.
Thank you for a top notch review.....getting this gun and shamelessly doing a rip-off of your entire set-up, strong work here. What is the part number for your flip-up scope covers?
Really appreciate the way you express your opinions. "This is the best scope." I like that.
You know I didn't think I'd be able to get through this whole video, but I must say you did a really fantastic job. I felt like we were just hanging out talking guns.
You're awesome. Thank you so much for this!
Nice video. Just bought one today and your vid confirm my "non-review" purchase with 8X32 Nightforce. What tipped me over was the action and trigger. Sweet!!
Dude, so validating... I decided on this last year and people keep suggesting the RPR. I pick up my TAC A1 tomorrow and have a nearly identical accessory setup planned. Thanks for making me feel even more excited about it!
Joe Blow Hell yeah brother.
The people suggesting the RPR has NO idea, the RPR is a great rifle but doesn’t come close in many comparisons👍🏽
Good Review: concise honest and to the point. Earned my subscription.
I like how you had the rifle as the main picture and didn’t make the video about making you look cool or the star. Great job and great info from a reliable source.
Benefits of living in Finland 99.99% of gun shops have Sako rifles so people don't have to go wrong with their choise because there is always a Sako in the self.
@Charles Lindberg Tikka is made by Sako...
@Charles Lindberg @Charles Lindberg My point was that it sounds funny when you say "Who needs to pay for a Sako?" when the tikka rifles are manufactured by Sako so THEY'RE Sako rifles. But I get where you're coming from. We don't need to split hairs on this one. Oh sounds good. Can't go wrong with those. I just got the TAC A1 myself.
@@maskenball1422 you planned to split hairs the moment you made the comment because what was the point 😄
@@OneSvT I stated my point. The comment was same as saying "Why buy a Volkswagen when you can get a Polo for cheaper."
@Charles Lindberg Well sako and tikka have differences and different rifle lines and you will not go wrong with either. Probably the biggest difference of a basic sako 85 and tikka t3z is that the 85 is a control round feed, 3 lug top open reciever type as the tikkas are 2 lug and the reciever is enclosed. And the 85 is finished a bit better. Mostly accuracy is very close to each other.
Why buy a Sako when you can get a Tikka t3x? Because there is no tikka trg, only sako. I have a t3x lite which groups 10 rounds 0.5-0.7moa at 300 meters, but got a trg because I wanted a trg and will be getting rid of the t3x.
Cool vid 👍 I've purchased one in .260 and its just incredible. Taken out to 1000 yards so far.
Great review! I’m absolutely in love with my TAC A1, I’ve worked up loads with Varget, W760, and Reloader 17 that all shoot about 0.25 MOA at 200 yards. I’ve never been able to shoot that well with my other rifles
This video is outstanding. I am back several years later. Just bought this rifle. Can't thank you enough.
Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions!
Great review! Thanks for keeping it real with no bs... I have the CTR and love it! Only thing I need now is a good chassis
My bud got this rifle and your video was a big part of his decision to go with the Tikka.
I got to shoot it today and shot the smallest 5 shot group at 100yds that I have ever shot, around 0.3 MOA with Norma Soft Points. This rifle is a laser! 🤯
Got my tikka t3x yesterday .. omg ... it is exactly what I had hoped
I’ve had my Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5CM for just over a year now and just over 900 rounds down the barrel. This rifle has bee. An absolute pleasure to own. I installed a Yo-Dave trigger spring, an APA Little Bastard Gen II brake, and topped it with a Razor HD Gen 2 scope. This rifle is amazing. I have tons of paper showing 1/4 MOA groups and last week shot a 3/4 inch group at 300 yards, this is with handloads tailored to my rifle. This rifle has been awesome for competition and can certainly serve many purposes. It’s 16 lbs with bipod, scope, and mag. I’m definitely a Tikka fan after owning this rifle.
Bill Bakopoulos Sounds like we’ve had almost the exact same experience! 👍🏼👍🏼
I greatly enjoyed this video in its entirety.. good stuff.. I have got to finally stop spending money into rifles and start buying expensive glass.. At least one good scope to run on my long range setup.. Thanks for sharing your awesome experience
Thanx for the review. I will be picking this up soon. I have 2 Viper PST Gen II's! Great scope.
Great review. I bought one fall 2018 in 6.5CM. Couldn’t be happier. Buyers should read the manual regarding the screw on top of the muzzle brake, it is for attaching a mirage band. It is not a locking set screw for the brake. The gun shop where I bought mine told me a customer cranked the screw in to the muzzle threads and goofed them up. READ THE MANUAL. Also, Tikka does not recommend dry firing on an empty chamber, they recommend they recommend using Snap Caps or something like them.
Finally, I agree with you how when you fold the stock that it dings the anodizing. Initially I put a couple layers of electrical tape on the right spot but the other day a bought a lawn tractor inner tube and cut a band about 1” wide and put it over the entire outside periphery of the butt pad.
So you buggered yours up to eh?
Thanks a lot for your amazing review. Love it I believe it is the only full size review of this great rifle! I wanted to buy it... Now! I will!
I just wanted to thank you for putting together this video. It is very useful (high protein) information. I appreciate very much the detail you supplied. Thanks!
It's my pleasure!!! Thank you for watching.
Best review!! Appreciate the "real" way you review. Not Hollywooded out. Technical info without being paid/sponsored. Love the gun, WANT it badly, so I will - do it once do it right. Gotta save my pennies. Thanks much !!!!
Thanks for the kind words. You really won't regret it.
Getting ready to by one of these and in doing research I came across your review. I think it’s the best rifle review I have ever seen on RUclips. Truly outstanding work. You sealed the deal. Already have the Viper PST G2 waiting on the rifle. Glad you had the Kahles experience, I also believe they have the best glass on the planet but I just can’t afford it. You gained a new subscriber.
DUDE. Thank you so much :) let me know if you have any questions throughout your experience. I'm excited for you.
wow! You literally answered my question on scopes a few minutes later. Thanks! Great video!
Welp I was looking to get a Ruger Precision Rifle... Upon my research I stumbled upon the Tikka T3X Tac A1... And then stumbled across your video... Guess who's buying a T3X? 😂
xXGh0sT963Xx Wise decision!
Gh0st760 same. Pretty much changed my mind when soon as I saw it. Be next year maybe before I can get one.
Gh0st760 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Exactly the same as me..was looking at a RPR, Christmas Sale at my local store and bought a Tikka Tac A1 instead!
@@bikeguy3034 me too. My 1st back gun, all half moa with Hornady,140gr american Hunter.
Going to buy one tomorrow iv been looking at this one 3 times already and told amazing things about it... But now after you confirmed all everyone said in great detail that was it thank you I'm very excited about this buy now ...Chris
You're going to love it.
Awesome rifle and a brilliant review. Thanks.
I was going to buy the Ruger Precision Rifle but a buddy of mine told me about the Tikka and recommended saving up a bit longer instead. Glad I did cause everyone and their mother hands down, recommend this gun.
Lol, I had the same today !
It is an awesome weapon. I was amazed how easy it was to be accurate with this gun. Tried 2 variants and they are just flawless. The quality, fit and finnish is something I've never seen before. If you can afford it, it is a no brainer!
I have 2 precision rifles both in 6.5 Creedmoor; Ruger and Savage Elite Precision. This is making me want another one. Very nice looking rifle. Good review.
shot a tikka for my first time a week ago, and damn i should have saved up and waited to get this. the action is smooth and its a tack driver
I am fortunate enough to have two Tikka Tac A1’s. One in 308, and one in 223. Hoping to get one in 6.5 Creedmore this year. Bought the 308 first instead of 6.5 due to my already existing dies and supplies, and 223 for the same reasons. I do make my own rounds, and with either of these fine firearms I can shoot 1/4 inch groups at 100 yards. While I do not shoot that well all the time, the error is in myself not the firearm. LOL. My girl shoots 1/2 to 1/4 inch groups with them as well. I have a Tikka T3 Tactical as well in 223, another rifle that groups just as well. Last week, with my 308 I put four out of five rounds through the same hole, the 5th round was as included in the same hole but was off by about 1/8th inch. Each of my Tikkas are mounted with Vortex optics, 5x25 .A truly fine firearm. In Canada these rifles retail for $2399.99C
Absolutely correct. The best rifle i ever shot. 0.25moa 3 shot groups at 100m with 143 hornady edl x off the shelf ammo pretty much out of the box
Bought one in 2018. Super, super, super accurate right out of the box. Originally i had a Steiner T5xi 5-25x56 with SCR reticle on it. First time i tried to hit a milk jug at 1,000 yards i used the holds at 18x. I aimed at a clay pigeon in the burm and my DOPE was high so i adjusted my hold and literally hit the jug on the very first shot. Crazy. That was at a range, deep in the forest in GA. I have since moved out to the desert about 3+ yrs ago. Since moving here, i have learned how to shoot in the wind. Totally different experience compared to GA. Way, way harder.
Now i have a NF ATACR 7-35x56 with Mil-XT reticle on the Tikka. Just a Totally Awesome optic all the way around... including that reticle.
I have hit a soda can at 1,006 yards in 3 shots. I have hit a soda can at 1,380 yards in 14 shots in a 15mph 90 degree cross wind and horrible mirage. I have made all kinds of crazy, difficult shots with the Tikka Tac A1. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Mine is 6.5CM. Don't let the haters dissuade you from the caliber. It is a tremendous caliber.
The most recent awesome thing i did... which was not to long ago... was i decided to go for a 5 shot group at 750 yards across a valley and i kid you not... 0.477 MOA or 3.58". I was astonished at how i did... first and only attempt as well. The videos of both soda can hits and the 5 shot, sub 1/2 MOA group at 750 yards are all posted to Long Range Shooters of Utah.
I was going to start a channel and put it on as many social media platforms as made sense... but the BLM recently shut down the area i have been shooting the last 3 yrs so i'm really not sure what i'm going to do now. I'm a former US Army Ranger.... i was going to cover some combat medicine... long range shooting... a few reviews of things i like and use in the tactical realm.... but now i may just can all that since my shooting area is no more.
Let me also say this... Because the Tikka Tac A1 was so awesome... i purchased a Tikka T3x Super Varmint in 6.5 PRC. The accuracy is nowhere near as awesome as the Tac A1. best i got with 3 different kinds of ammo was 1MOA with Norma Golden Target, which was the slowest of the 3. The whole point of the PRC is that it should shoot about 200 fps faster than a CM, "in theory". Mine wasn't doing that. After all, Tikka's are notoriously "SLOW" shooters. I decided to put "lipstick on a pig" and literally purchased a $1.5k MDT ACC Premier chassis. The accuracy.... well, it didn't improve. So for ALL of you thinking you'll just tinker with the T3X.... go for it... but the Tac A1 with it's heavy ass, rock solid chassis... is where it's at for accurately shooting in the prone or bench... personally, i like shooting in the prone... as i would in the field. If you want PRS balance for obstacles... knock yourself out and get a chassis. I will continue putting lipstick on a pig since i'm going to use this new PRC as my hunting rifle and i'll be getting a Proof Carbon Fiber barrel for it. That should improve accuracy AND speed. I also have to say that i hate the fluted bolt on the Super Varmint. It's wobbly and sloppy feeling. The Tac A1 is rock fucking solid and smooth as silk. I tend to think a wobbly bolt like that may affect accuracy negatively.
I have a RPR in 308 and I think it’s a fine piece. But I am seriously considering this Tikka after watching your video. Great work!
Thanks!
yeah 100%, I've had mine for just over a year, excellent rifle. I've added the swept back bolt handle from Sterk which turns it into a Poor Man's Accuracy International.
Bit heavy for Midnight Sun Rifle Challenge but easily as accurate (in my hands) as guns 3x the price.
Got me one of these. Wonderfull gun. Fitted Schmidt and Bender scope. Even better now.
I have one on order. I can’t wait. Haven’t done long distance shooting in about 15 years. I can’t wait, I super pumped by watching several videos about precision rifles. The tikka t3x tac a1 really stands out. Now I gotta get a scope.
Don’t skimp…lol
Also make sure to watch my five year review I just put up!
tnx for this vid, just what I needed !
Really nice review, learned a lot and changed my mind on the Ruger...
a really great review!!!!!!! thanks a lot.
I just bought one yesterday - not used it yet but can't wait... Greetings from the UK shooting scene...
Stinky Pete You won’t be disappointed!
This review convinced me. Imma buy one. Now I can blame the wind for my 7 MOA "groups"
John Doe 😂😂
Favorite gun I own! Amazing
Very thorough and complete review. You talked me into buying one. I better not be sorry. ;-)
TORCHrider let me know if you are!!! I’ll buy it!
This video was so good in many ways!
Masa Farmi I cant thank you enough for the feedback! 👍
Love my Tikka! It is a great Rifle!
thank you!!! my biggest concerns answered within 5 minutes! i'm surprised to hear it's a hammer forged, i was hoping and thinking it was a button barreled rifle but 0.5 MOA is 0.5 MOA regardless. this is my next rifle without a doubt.
So pretty Thank you for your honesty, Have a 6.5 Tikka Ctr 24 inch barrell love it, I might get, the A1 hmm.
GET THE KRG CHASSIS FOR IT. REASONABLY PRICED.
Excellent review
Great information!
That is a Incredible Gun Very Accurate glad I got one 🎁😎😬
Great vid. Got mine on order. Graduating from a Rem 700.
You won’t be disappointed!
2nd viewing of your video. have been shooting the Tikka Tac since December 2017. it is my first precision rifle, and has performed flawlessly. my range goes out to 1250. and the Tikka shoots 1/2 MOA or better to 1000 regularly (shooter is struggling @ 1250). I am at1200 round count, and will be very interested to know when your barrel stops shooting. Keep up the good work.
Dennis Dean excellent! Great to hear!
Thank you, great rifle and scope, it's like a kind of technical orgasm. I'll try to buy the same one :)
For who ever are looking to buy one, just do it. I got mine in 308, so it also covers more hunting. But this gun is just amazing. I was one of the first to get it, back in June 2017. I know 6.5 CreedM is better, but it isn't that famous in the Scandinavian countries as it is in US. But, however, this gun is just amazing, I use only the muzzlebrake,the recoil is so small with it, I don't use suppressor. However, the gun cost 3200+ scope, and bipod, so it's kinda more expensive over here, sadly.
Once these rifles go on sale for under $1,400, like they did last spring, I'll be buying one.
That's a beautiful rifle !!!
Nathaniel Harris Thanks dude!
Just bought a Tac A1 and chose it over a CTR set in an MDT LSS chassis for less $. The two stage trigger, the adjustable stock, the included muzzle brake and the fact that i have a lot of TRG-22 magazines helped with that decision though. I have a 700 in an AICS 1.5 and have a few AICS magazines, but with the 3 total mags that the rifle comes with (with the 1 free) and the chassis setup more the way I wanted, had to go with the Tac A1. I am very interested to see how well it shoots compared to the Sako TRG-22, even though the TRG is obviously in .308 and the Tac A1 is in 6.5creedmoor
Thank you very much for your video, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your highly detailed and extremely informative assessment of the Tikka T3X A1 rifle, as a direct result of watching this 40:52 minute presentation (3 times now) I have confidently put down a $1000.00 AUD deposit on a 24 inch version in .308, here in Australia they retail for $3450.00 with a fixed stock in a hard case and with only two magazines but I am so very VERY excited to get it paid off and then take home the best rifle I will ever own. Kind regards Craig Napoli.
Craig Napoli Thanks for watching!!! I’m glad I could help! You will be very pleased with this rifle.
Why did you choose the 308?
@@PlanetCreationxD for three main reasons mate. 1 - I love the wide variety of projectiles that 308 offers me. 2 - The sheer long distance knock down power that a 30 caliber has. 3 - I am into reloading my own ammunition and my second rifle was a Tikka T3X stainless lite that I have dies, powder, projectiles and extensive range tested information on paper for the 308
@@amorphousgear2085 hi mate, just a follow up on my Tac A1 purchase, I have now taken delivery of this magnificent rifle, correctly broken it in and been to the range three times with it, the third visit was to compete in a long distant competition, it was my first time shooting at this distance and i took out first place by hitting the bullseye four times from a ten shot group at 500 meters with only three shots to sight my set up in. To say I'm happy is a gross understatement.
Craig Napoli This makes me happy!
Great review, I was researching the Tikka T3x Tac A1 but I ended buying the Savage Asburry precision rifle and to be quite honest I regret my purchase. You should always buy what your heart desires.... Tikka will be next for sure~ But first I have to sell my Savage :( Thanks for the awesome video~
Yeah brother, if it's one thing i've learned about guns, it's definitely buy once cry once lol. I know how you feel buddy. That's why I still chose the Tac A1 over a CTR set in an MDT LSS XL chassis for $1k
I own the tac a1 the ashbary and the rpr. I like the savage best. I have trouble out of the mag on the tikka. But the reason I like the savage is it just shoots everything I put in it.
Think my next rifle is gonna be the browning hells canyon long range McMillan
Michael Cornett nice bro.. My go-to Bolt actions for matches are a Custom 700 AICS w/ Bartlein 5R Heavy Palma 6.5creedmoor; the Tikka Tac A1; my .308 Sako TRG-22; and my Barrett Model 98B Legacy in .338 Lapua.
I used to own a Savage 110 FCP HS-Precision in .338 Lapua but traded it toward the cost of the Barrett.. the Savage was great and did eat up everything you put in it, granted most were reloads bc well, .338 Lapua lol.
I liked the Savage 110’s’ ability to change barrels on your own, out of the box good to go HS Precision stock with aluminum bedding block, fluted button rifled heavy barrel threaded with a brake, and takes AICS mags. That was back before they offered the “from the factory blueprinting” which idk if I would truly trust 100% but it’s good to know they at least do what they can unlike Remington. The trigger is a huge selling point for it, too. Although I’m not a huge fan of bladed triggers, I am a fan of two stage triggers so it’s sort of a pseudo two stage.
Ruger and Savage really put other companies on to selling factory chassis rifles now Bergara, Tikka, Howa, Remington all do it. I like the Tikka bc of the out of the box accuracy, adjustability and overall attention to detail and workmanship. The value that people can get these days from factory rifles like the RPR, Tikka, Savage, Bergara, Thompson Center (S&W Performance Center), is amazing. People can have a great match ready rifle that they have the capability to shoot matches with, and do well.
Wow...Love the video and all the info. I'll have to check and see if you have any follow up videos with this set up.
Gluckstadt007 Thanks man! Maybe I’ll do an update soon! “Gun still shoots perfectly. I was right.” 😂
Now that is a great informative video !
So I got my TAC A1 last Saturday and have yet to try it out at the range. Legally I wasn't able to get the folding stock model so obviously finished up with the fixed stock. Downside, difficult, near impossible to bore sight and cleaning is also a problem having to pass the cleaning rod, patch and chemicals, through the cheek riser. I hope the upsides at the range outweigh the downside.
great video pal!
Good explanation.
did you cerakote the barrel? nice rifle, waiting on my silencerco omega 300 can. looking into a precision rifle, heard good reviews on tikka brand.
You pretty much went balls out on this precision rifle lol I like your style 👌🏽🔥
Spent the extra bucks for that guaranteed quality 👍🏽
It’s got a 26” bartlien barrel now lol
@@amorphousgear2085 half inch moa not good enough? lol
Just purchased.
I chose 308 due to current times.
Ammo. I can run cheap Nato or 308 through it. Bulk & Availability was important in this decision.
This now compliments my Type 81.
If need be I can bug out with both 1500 rounds of each. About all I can carry. Which is heavy enough.
I have way to much (prep for yrs)
And yes I do believe there's a conflict coming here in North America.
Hello From Canada 🇨🇦•🇺🇸
I believe you know your stuff ...because you are utilizing Kahles glass. Smart choice
Nightforce NSX is good too!
IOR Glass is fantastic
Sweet review man. Probably the best ive seen. 🤣 Tikkas are the shit man.
Jeffrey D thanks!!!! I take the no bullshit approach.
I recently (Sep 2022) purchased this rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor and have only shot at 50 yards so far; jut to sight it in. I was able to shoot single hole shots using Hornady Match 140gr ammo. Looking forward to see how well I can shoot it at 100 yards and longer - if I can find a range locally for that.
I have bought one, just waiting for it to turn up
Excellent video! Convinced me to buy tac A1. I got a question about magazine oal. Does tikka tac a1 magazine got room to play with? ELD X projectile is particularly long and is going to be longer. In this case would you single feed or does magazine got room for handload? Cheers man. From new zealand
Thanks for the indepth review! I only have 2 exceptions/additions that I would like to add. IOR Valdada Recon and Green Blob Outdoors QD Tactical bipods. Just before I purchased my TAC A1, I ran into a guy at my local range who had the IOR Valdada Recon on a custom built .338 Lapua. He said, "Son, if you never looked through a Valdada, you'll never know what a true tier 1 scope is". I was sold on the spot and ordered one as soon as I got home. The 40mm tube on the 4-28x50 Valdada is a game changer and worth every penny...Wow! Search "IOR Valdada Recon" on RUclips to see a comparison of the Vortex Razor HD2 and the Valdada Recon. Also, worth reading is the $70,000 scope field test done by the guys at PRB. The Valdada was the only scope to get a perfect score in mechanical performance and #2 over all out of 18 in mechanical and optical performance combined. precisionrifleblog.com/2014/09/19/tactical-scopes-field-test-results-summary/
As for the bipods, Amazon is selling a bipod that is almost an exact copy of the Atlas bipod for under $50. I own a black one and one in FDE. IMHO, they are as good as the Atlas. Easily mounts with a 7 slot M-loc picatinny rail kit.
Green Blob Tactical CNC QD
www.amazon.com/dp/B018J20CJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wsxdAbGVR3NSB
airdog99 I totally agree with you on the Valdada. They make excellent glass. However, we disagree on the knock off bipod. I’ve had other green blob products and destroyed them easily, also I️ am sickened by the idea of someone stealing a companies design and undercutting them. Lol
Amorphous Gear I guess I'll have to see how they hold up, so far they've been pretty solid. I have one in black and the other in FDE. I swear they look like they've come off the same production line as the Atlas bipods...
I would love to know if they do!
airdog99 wait so you spent the money on the tac A1 and the valdada recon scope but then bought a fake atlas? Do yourself a favor and buy a real atlas or at least a Harris
Joseph Leinhauser I hate to say it but, yes I did. I paid $39 each for the two I have and I wouldn't hesitate to buy 4 more and still have some change left over for the price of the same Atlas. There is virtually no difference in the way they perform and in fact the Green Blob has tighter tolerance in the legs construction (less wiggle). I'll spend the money on what counts... Rifle (✓), glass (✓), ammo (✓)... $320 for a $40-50 bipod...? Nope, sorry... there's definitely not $280 worth of "performance" added to the Atlas to justify the price.
Thank you for your time and the great review. I currently have an AI AX which I love but my first build was an Tikka T3 on a McMillan A3-5. I have always been very impressed with Tikka's offering for the price, great slick action and very accurate/consistent straight shooting rifle. There were a couple of thinks that combined made me move up to the AI. First, the coating on Tikka's used to come off pretty quickly. I had mine cerakoated to resolve this. Second, the trigger was good but not excellent and very little aftermarket options, at least, ones that I found satisfying. Third, barrel interchangeability. I like to be able to shoot multiple calibers or change from a LR to "scout" type rifle. How easy is it to change and headspace (if needed) the barrel? And final question; Bedding. Even a bedded rifle can't compare to a well mated action to chassis setup such as the AI. How is the Tikka bedded? Screws in a V-block? Permanently bolted and glued? Is there any way you could do a "takedown/disassembly" video. Replace barrel and remove or show the action? I know that is a lot to ask but in the end, for a long term user, these things do become eventually an important factor. Thank you.
Those are all good points. Disassembly is very easy. However, I haven’t found any solid answers on putting in a new barrel. Beretta told me i would be on my own when this one burns up. I will try to do a disassembly video, but I would like to direct message it to you. It would not be something I would put on my channel. Email me at b16acrxsi@gmail.com and I can send it to you? Thanks for he feedback.
The Tikka is in a aluminum bedding block aluminum chassis just like the AICS 1.5, 2.0, etc. While I do agree that AI's are excellent rifles, the method in which they attach to their chassis system is the same. I have a custom rifle based around a 700 action that is in an AICS 1.5 with an enlarged steel recoil lug. As for the barrel, you'd have to get a smith to do it unless you have your own barrel vice, as it threads into the action. It doesn't use a barrel nut a la Savage or Ruger.
May be off topic but I love that finish of the handguard. what is that?
Really great review. You should have alot more subs. Kinda regreting buying a $1300 FNX 45 tactical. Thanks for the great video!
Those guns can be a lot of fun supressed! :)
I had in mind for some time to make "the best possible ALL AROUND bolt action rifle"; so i opted for the T3X CTR (24in barrel) .308.
The new 2017 stock - fiberglass filled polymer, bedded, with the "full length criss cross" for rigidity) is way better than the previous stock (it is also adjustable, that is always nice).
The TAC A1 is really exceptional (especially considering the price) but at the moment i don't have any use for it (.260 in future maybe...).
Good review...thanks
Excellent!
Can you reverse the cheek rest? I am right handed but shoot lefty but don't really want a left hand gun. It looks like you can just loosen the nuts and turn it around, can you?
Today I send letter to Finland to Santa Claus, and some Elf told me so I will have my Tac A1 under Christmas tree becouse I was good boy..or in the middle of next year.. Becouse Elf have a lot of work..
Prep Sho I can go to the elves and tell them to speed the fuck up and start working on your Sako.
That will be great! Thank's Man! ;-)
I really like that gun.. the folding stock hitting and damaging other parts of the gun is completely unacceptable though. If that was fixed I would consider a purchase. Christensen has it figured out with a magnet on their MPR
Just put a little it of foam with sticky back on it where it bangs against itself or anything similar you can get to put on the bottom of furniture legs should work. .
Excellent review. Thank you very much.
I've been on the fence to buy this rifle. I just missed a 20% sale but hopefully they will go on sale again.
Just curious if you have part numbers for the rings you used? I have a new Weaver Tactical 6-30 FFP scope (lit reticle with parallax and windage/elevation knobs) that I plan to use with the rifle. It's a nice scope, made in Japan with Japanese glass. Lots of guys bought one and claim that it easily competes with $2500 scopes. I have a hard time deciding which rings to use. It requires 34mm rings but they should be high enough to leave enough clearance with the 56mm scope lens.
Andrew Evanoff I’m using the Nightforce Unimount A257
Great review! Loved the info on the scope too. I can see one of those on my guns in the future. Can you tell me what the exact model Atlas Bipod and M-Lock adapter you used so when I order I get the right items the first time. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for watching!
This mount
kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-7-slot-dual-mlok-picatinny-section/
With this bipod
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Amorphous Gear. Thanks for the info AG. Will make my research a lot easier!
Is it just my eyes or is the handguard and the action different shades of black?
Great vid- Thank you. I own one and love it. What grip are you using? thx
Bob Shingler Thanks! Magpul MIAD.
Amazing video😊
Thank you so much.
Very nice review and great-looking rifle. Out of curiosity, what rifle/s were you shooting before that you weren't as accurate with, and did you have just as nice a stock, mount, scope, and bipod on it as on this Tikka? Thanks!
MG-70 Remington 700 AAC w Magpul stock, viper PST gen 1, Vortex PMR rings, Blackhawk base. Not as nice, but it was pretty nice lol
Era-tac are very good scope mounts
Anyone ever told you, you sound like Seth Rojen??
Not meaning to offend... Great content.
👍 good job
Looking to purchase this gun in Coyote Brown, Left Hand. Can’t find one anywhere. Any suggestions for a dealer that might have one in stock? Great video BTW, love the no BS presentation.
Ciao...ottima recensione bellissima arma. Sono molto indeciso se comprare questa o la Sako S20
I know this vid is about 3 years old, so forgive my chiming in a little late.
I watched your full review because I recently purchased a Tac A1 in 308, and I wanted to see if anybody else noticed the issue with the stock dinging the chassis when folded. Love everything about the rifle except that. I did some searching around, and apparently it's a very well known issue. Came across a forum post from 2018- where someone wrote that Tikka finally made note of all the complaints about that particular issue, and came up with a fix, or a new hinge or something that doesn't allow the stock to make contact with chassis when folded. That post was from 2018, I just bought my rifle last week. So I don't know if the fix was fully implemented. Anyway, I emailed Beretta today and sent pics of the issue. And asked them about the fix. Still awaiting a response. But I'll let you know what comes of it. 👌
Not sure if you got that issue addressed but what i did with mine was add rubber grip tape. I just cut a strip roughly 7/8” x 5 1/2” and it satisfied me! 😎🤙
Goodluck
@@CD-lw6fl Hi! Thanks for the response. I almost forgot about this comment. But I did finally get a reply from Beretta, and they told me there hasn't been a redesign or a fix to the hinge preventing the stock from making contact to the chassis- and that I was misinformed. They said that ALL Tikka Tac A1's stocks make contact with the chassis, and there were no plans on issuing a fix or anything. They just recommended not slamming the stock closed, or doing what you did- add some kind of tape or cushion to that area to keep it from marring any further. Go figure...
Anyway, it bothered me at first, but I'm over it now. I don't close the stock enough to make a big fuss about it any further. Ha.
Thanks for your video, which Kinect m-lok have you for the atlas bipod?
aristhorwald this one! kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-7-slot-dual-mlok-picatinny-section/
Hey man thanks for the detailed and knowledgeable review. I just got the same gun 6.5 Creedmore last week. Could not palm out the 3k on a scope so I ordered the Vortex Viper PST gen 2 FFP 5-25x50. Your thoughts on this setup? Also, a quick question on the silencer. I don't mind going for a dedicated silencer for this gun. What would be a good choice without breaking the bank? BTW, subscribed to your channel with pleasure! Thanks again!
You’ll be happy with the viper. It’s a good scope for the money. Just don’t look through a Kahles because it’ll ruin you. Lol silencer is dealers choice really. For precision, thunder beast is the way to go. For use on many guns you need to invest in an eco system. I’d probably pick dead air or Q at this point.
What pistol grip are you using? Thanks - great video
Questions for you with the T3x Tac A1:
Do you find the need to swap out the 0 MOA rail for a 20 or higher MOA?
I know the chassis is aluminum, is the fore-end polymer?
Any wear on the folding stock as it gets used/older? (I kinda like GRS)
Seems like the length of pull is not very configurable as others, Opinion please?
Are the barrels user swapable if/when need be?
Do you know if they make this with a stainless steel barrel?
Thanks in advance !!
It depends on the type of shooting you're doing if you need to switch out for 20 MOA. Honestly, I would set up with a scope of your choice and go shoot. If you find yourself running out of elevation, or dialing so high you're starting to have eye box issues in your scope. Then get a 20 MOA base.
The chassis is all aluminum.
Folding stock is rock solid. No issues. The GRS will not be as good for hard use applications as the all aluminum.
I did not have to touch the length of pull on mine, but I don't see any issues with this. If you tend to have a shorter or longer pull than others have the store put the spacers in for you and see if it fits before buying!
I cannot get any solid info on barrel changes with these actions, but I know someone out there is doing it, shouldn't be that big of a problem,.
This barrel is only available cold hammer forged. With the accuracy it produces I would not trade it for a stainless.
Thanks for the awesome Review. I should have mine in the next few days. I'm curios, I shoot left handed and was wondering if the cheek rest can be changed to the other side. Any Ideas?
Mark Billings just looked at mine. Yes you can, but it looks like you’ll have to remove the c-clips that hold the nuts on!
Great review. Can you tell me the names of the muzzle brake, Atlas bipod and releasing mount?
Simcha Marc Russak, LCSW, MA Thank you! The brake at the time is a SilencerCo Trifecta Brake. It’s recently been changed to the ASR system (which is what I recommend), it’s the Atlas BT10 bipod, it’s attached via a Kinetic Development Group picatinny rail.
Thank you for a top notch review.....getting this gun and shamelessly doing a rip-off of your entire set-up, strong work here. What is the part number for your flip-up scope covers?
Thank you very much! shop.aadmount.com/Flip-Up-Cap-Set-Kahles-6-24X56-CAPS-Kahles-56mm.htm