Help...I want to shoot a 2.90 COAL in my Tikka 7mm-08

[Seeking_Coyotes]

Wondering if I can buy a different magazine for my T3 Lite in 7mm-08 as it only will go to 2.80" COAL. Looking to get 2.90" COAL and don't really want to single load. Wondering if I get the bolt adjusted if I can buy a Tikka magazine for another caliber that will fit in the 7mm-08 and let me get beyone 2.80"

 

[LRPV]

I would think that the only thing you would have to do is get a mag for a 25-06 or whatever other long action calibers they already make magazines for.

 

[aaronraad]

What do you hope to achieve with the extra 0.100" of length - seating depth, case capacity etc?

 

[Seeking_Coyotes]

Olgive seating depth.

 

[yukonal]

You can use a long action caliber magazine, but then you also have to install a "long" bolt stop. Brownell's sells them.


That said, you can run an end mill bit down the front of the magazine ( or carefully use a round file and emory paper) and safely gain .040" room for a longer seated bullet. I've modified every one of my Tikka magazines this way.

 

[Seeking_Coyotes]

Thank you for this information. It is very helpful.

It sounds like you are a Tikka man. What caliber's do you own and which models? I went with the T3 Lite in blued as it was the most economical option for me. Mounting a Burris C4 on top in the 30mm variant.

 

[yukonal]

Thank you for this information. It is very helpful. It sounds like you are a Tikka man. What caliber's do you own and which models? .

I guess you could say that I'm a Tikka man.

I shoot F-TR with a Super Varmint, and own several T3 SS, Stainless Laminate, Synthetic Blued, and Hunter models. I've started using the T3 as a platform for several customs, with several more in the works. Here's a .284 that hammers with 180 Hunting VLD's.

 

[Seeking_Coyotes]

Wow...that is a beautiful picture.

Any input on the T-3's?

 

[yukonal]

You can't go wrong. And they guarantee 3 shots at moa at 100 yards. 99% of them will do better than that.