no worries

Glad you decided to share your hunt. Nice story and a nice coues buck.

What's the correct threading size for a Tikka T3 7mm magnum with a muzzle diameter of .628 ? Stock barrel, non stainless if that matters. Just want to have it threaded for a brake. Thanks Jim

Thanks for the input everyone. Looks like 1/2 x 28 is the best choice. Lance, those are sweet looking rifles.

Thanks guys. Seems like there needs to be a compromise that allows for a shoulder and still maintains as much barrel wall as possible. A 300WM with a 1/2-28 thread doesn't leave very much metal. Makes me feel better about turning down this one.

Thanks tropical. What I was trying to ask is if that barrel can be threaded 5/8 inch or needs to go 9/16. Will there be enough remaining wall thickness with a 9/16 thread on a .284 bore? A 9/16 thread would equal this if I'm doing the right math. .5625-.284 = .2785 divided by 2 = .13925 remaining barrel wall This seems pretty thin, but I don't know what is acceptable. If I could go with 5/8 thread .625 - .284 = .341 divided by 2 = .1705

Sweet.

There's a Tikka super lite on longe range hunting classified.

What's tomorrow's deal? I'll take it. LOL

What distance would you use a 3-15 VX5 to hunt deer size game? Is it effective out to 800 plus yards? Thx and Merry Christmas. Jim

Sold pending funds. Thx Jim

Bought this stock but it just does not fit my trigger hand the way I prefer. It's a tad wider than the factory stock. Instead of modifying it, I'm looking at selling. Perfect shape, never bedded or used in the field. $220 picked up in Tucson Thx Jim

Did you chrono ? I'm interested in this bullet as well. Thx Jim

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I'm confused. Is the wife or Taylor hopefully wearing a skirt?

Ron I haven't measured groups at 500 since the last load development. I did hit an 8 inch plate 3 for 3 at 500 meters with the new load, but didn't measure the group. I'm guessing I'm a little over 1 MOA at 500.

Ron I haven't measured groups at 500 since the last load development. I did hit an 8 inch plate 3 for 3 at 500 meters with the new load, but didn't measure the group. I'm guessing I'm a little over 1 MOA at 500.

Price reduced to $200.

Pics.

I should add that it is the long range M40 style.

Yes. Right hand. All Tikkas T3 use the same action. They shorten the bolt throw on short actions. It does have a built in recoil lug. Thx Jim.

Family hunts rock. Congrats on filling 3 tags.

I have a tan/black webbing medalist stock and it feels a little bulky around the pistol grip area. Guess I'm more used to a thinner factory style. Anyone ever sand on one ? Will it remain tan once the surface gets sanded down? I would prefer not to have the stock repainted but don't want it to look crappy either. Thx Jim

Thanks guys for the answers. I'm leaning towards just adapting to the wider feeling grip.

I ended up with a surplus of H4350 in one pound containers. Anyone who needs some can have it for cost. I'll have to look at the receipt, but it ran $31-32 a pound with shipping. Not the cheapest but at least it was available.

Nice. Looks great.