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  1. 02-05-2024, 10:37 PM #1
    robhughes-games
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    The lightening project

    I've always been into light rifles because I'm lazy and weak. So here's a tikka I recently has my way with.

    I like it, but forgot to weigh it before....Name: 20240502_211456.jpg Views: 945 Size: 2.91 MB
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    Yip taking the barrel off definitely will make it lighter��
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    New caliber, .338LM!
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    Very cool!! Should still be very functional. What's happening in the barrel department?
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    Get a Kimber ,spend more time hunting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nevereadyfreddy View Post
    Get a Kimber ,spend more time hunting.
    That's Gold!
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    Quote Originally Posted by nevereadyfreddy View Post
    Get a Kimber ,spend more time hunting.
    as much as I love my tikkas you have a point.

    The fact that they are essentially all long actions does not help when ultra light weight is desired...
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    Quote Originally Posted by STC View Post
    as much as I love my tikkas you have a point.

    The fact that they are essentially all long actions does not help when ultra light weight is desired...
    What the hell is heavy about a Tikka? Crikey stock standard are light as. Try using a BSA CF2 270. That will sort your ideas out about weight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    What the hell is heavy about a Tikka? Crikey stock standard are light as. Try using a BSA CF2 270. That will sort your ideas out about weight.
    Oh wow impressive! You are capable of carrying a heavy rifle!

    you must be such a hardy fella! congratulations!

    If that is what you have to brag about in a forum thread about light-weighting, I suggest you change some things in your life...
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    Barrel will still be factory. At some point a carbon stock.
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    Name: 20240408_064851.jpg Views: 864 Size: 3.72 MB
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    Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but haven't actually got one hahaha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stocky View Post
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    Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but haven't actually got one hahaha
    Nice Chassis mate!! Ill be doing that soon and fluting the bolts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stocky View Post
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    Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but haven't actually got one hahaha
    PM me about how much weight you got off there mate. I'm about to model up my mini and model in some cuts. Will flute the bolt too. Have already threaded the bolt.
    Last edited by robhughes-games; 10-05-2024 at 08:31 AM.
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    looks awesome, who did the cnc work? i just fitted a 3d printed titanium bolt knob, saved 60 grams and looks cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Williamfga View Post
    looks awesome, who did the cnc work? i just fitted a 3d printed titanium bolt knob, saved 60 grams and looks cool.
    I did mate.��Name: 20240503_131845.jpg Views: 794 Size: 2.23 MB
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