Tikka T3x TAC A1 6.5 Creedmoor 20inch Coyote Brown
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Description
The new Tikka T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor continues the relentless innovation and quest for accuracy. Tikka has been known for it’s uncompromising accuracy since the early 20th Century. The result is some of the best rifles for hunters and sport shooters, worldwide. The TAC A1 has it’s origin and design routed in the harsh and zero tolerance sniper and military application environment. In 2017, the TAC A1 was made available to civilian shooters and chambered in the best long range calibers, it has since taken the shooting world by storm. The Tikka T3x TAC A1 6.5 Creedmoor has proven itself all over the world to be an extremely accurate combination. For South African shooters it will hold great value with off the shelf custom rifle features and matching precision. Along with the Tikka SUB MOA Guarantee, it is sure to be a Long Range game changer.
Tikka T3x TAC A1 and 6.5 Creedmoor Combination
The Tikka T3x TAC A1 chambered in the relatively new 6.5 Creedmoor Caliber, is a fantastic all round rifle. The 6.5mm projectiles have proven itself from long range gong shoots to a great caliber for short to longer distance hunting. The range of bullets that is most popular is in the 120 to 156 grain range. The flat trajectories with a muzzle velocity around the 2550 to 3050 ft/s mark, makes this a useful rifle for hunting medium bodied antelope. The ability of the 6.5 Creedmoor Caliber to achieve good velocity with moderate recoil and still deliver knock down power makes it a great choice for competition shooters and hunters alike.
Technical Data
Tikka T3x TAC A16.5 Creedmoor |
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| Action: | Short |
| Twist: | 1 in 8” |
| Muzzle Thread: | Yes – 5/8 – 24 tpi |
| Overall Length: | 1028 mm |
| Barrel Length: | 510 mm |
| Weight: | 4.5 kg |
| Length of Pull: | 355 mm |
| Magazine Capacity: | 10+1 |
| Trigger: | Two Stage Trigger |
| Stock Configuration: | Folding |
| Cheek Piece: | Adjustable |
| Open Sights: | No |
| Changeable Grip: | Yes |
Tikka T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor Overview
The Tikka T3x TAC A1 is fully modular. It was developed based on the comprehensive field tests and the feedback received from relevant operators with different backgrounds. As a result the new rifle is at the same time ideally multi-functional, though light in weight, compact and rugged. It has some unique features that are not available in any other rifle in it’s price class and offer the shooter great value for money.
Tikka TAC A1 Stock
The Tikka TAC A1 stock comes with Quick Detach sling attachment points and features a bottom Picatinny rail to accept a monopod. The soft rubber recoil pad is also height adjustable to suit the shooters specific requirements.
The length of pull and comb height are adjustable. The stock was designed to create an in-line recoil path that manages recoil directly from the rear of the receiver to the buttstock providing maximum accuracy potential. It is completely ambidextrous.
This Tikka TAC A1 comes with a fixed stock or left-folding stock hinge. It is attached to an AR-style buffer tube. The hinge is entirely steel for durability and opens with a simple button press on top. It locks in the fully open position as well as the closed. The aluminum chassis stock system is compatible with most common type AR fore-ends, pistol grips and rear stocks. The pistol grip is also an AR standardized part. Please refer to the Technical Detail for fixed or folding stock model.
Tikka TAC A1 Barrel
The Tikka TAC A1 comes with a cold hammer-forged steel barrel. Therefore, minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum head space and centralized chamber. The barrel is also pre-threaded to accept a Muzzle Brake or Suppressor. The muzzle is precision crowned for match accuracy. A further advantage of Tikka rifles is the throat geometry which is not nearly as sensitive to seating depth as some manufacturers. Therefore, is one of the reasons why the rifles shoot so well. Similarly, with a large number of factory ammunition and bullets.
Tikka TAC A1 For-end and Chassis
The interchangeable M-LOK for-end is made of hard anodized aluminum. It features M-LOK slots on all four sides for easy mounting of M-LOK compatible rails and accessories. The Chassis also has a full aluminium bedding and the for-end also has a full length tactical rail on top.
Tikka TAC A1 Bolt Action and Magazine
The “Upper” receiver and one-piece bolt construction are precision CNC-machined from pre-hardened steel. It houses the two-lug bolt with the plunger ejector and a smooth-running, full diameter bolt body. The Bolt body has a Teflon coating for corrosion resistance, smooth operation and durability. It has an oversized bolt handle for positive bolt manipulation. The Tikka TAC A1 comes standard with a Zero MOA Picatinny Rail for the mounting of optics. The bolt shroud is metal. The “Lower” magazine well halves are precision machined from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum. It is then hard coat anodized for maximum durability. The magazine well front is also contoured for a positive grip when bracing against shooting supports. The metal magazine has a 10 round capacity.
Tikka TAC A1 Trigger and Safety
The Tikka TAC A1 has a two way safety. The two-position safety catch, locks the bolt closed. It now has an additional lever to its front that, when pressed, allows the bolt handle to lift and the gun to be unloaded when safe. The trigger is a two stage, adjustable trigger. From 1000 gram to 2000 gram (factory set to break at 1800 gram). It can be easily adjusted from inside the magazine well.
Tikka T3x Guarantee
In conclusion, the Tikka T3x product range combines long-standing gunsmith expertise with the real experiences of Tikka hunters and sport shooters from all over the world. No matter which Tikka model you choose, 1 MOA accuracy is guaranteed.
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