VLOG - Tikka CTR 6.5 Creedmoor - Part 1: Unboxing

Part one of a _____ video series.
Follow along as I show you the capabilities of this platform and it's potential upgrades in every practical environment (Competition, Hunting, Tactical or if you're just an enthusiast).

[@MarcusOlssonVRS]

1000$ wow... over here in Sweden they're more like 1850$. Tikkas sure are the best out of the box rifle when you have a budget.

[@tervaterva]

Meanwhile in Finland, where the guns are made: $1600

[@drewharry970]

Left handed they are 2300...

[@iamthestormthatisapproachi5349]

@@drewharry970 Yeah I just bought a left handed one today and it cost me $3060 AUD.

[@johnrodabaugh4887]

I literally just picked this exact rifle up a few weeks ago and stuck it in a KRG Bravo chassis. I'm stoked to see where this goes!

[@taylor3880]

You gotta ig page or anything your posting pics and results of the build?

[@samuelweaver9308]

This is very exciting! The Tikka + SHV is exactly what I’d planned for my first one (but the 20” .308 for learning recoil control). Would be amazing if you kept it as you have it there and really showed how important skill is over gear. Or at least keep it as is for a bit before upgrading. We’ve seen a lot of upgraded rifles and many of us don’t want to spend that much.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I just bought a Tikka T3X in stainless for hunting up here in Alaska. I was surprised by all the plastic...plastic trigger guard, plastic bolt release, plastic magazine, etc. Upgrades including stock would cost me > the $700 purchase price of the rifle so I'm only going to replace the plastic bolt release. I am not a long range shooter and hand load for hunting...most of my kills are less than 200 yards up here in Alaska. I know my 1976 Remington 700s will last a life time of Alaska hunting, not so sure about the Tikka with all that plastic.

[@FreeDingus]

Imagine if you just kept it just as it is right now and go shoot matches with it. It'll prove that money and equipment doesn't buy you points. It's all about the shooter's skill level.

[@asharufmoorad6126]

Cool music selection 👌🏼

[@blackbeargear8884]

Love my Tikka T3x UPR 6.5. I have the Dave YO spring in it. It's a great rifle.

[@rodinmik]

Great video man! I started off with the ctr. Dropped in a Bravo. I’ve since upgraded the barrel and dropped it in an MPA. She shoots with the best of em! I do have the Midas trigger which I prefer over the timney.

[@stgeorgethepurist8311]

F'ing 3 seconds in I knew I'd love this video. Nice vibes

[@phild9813]

Nice setup for sure. The scope is a little beyond what’s probably needed for a budget build, but a great scope nonetheless.

[@Kman31ca]

I bought a Tikka years ago and haven't looked back. Stupidly accurate, QC is A+, and light.

[@KiloWhiskeyOne]

I love my tikka 7 rem mag. Pretty much the same as when you shot it at yeezus ranch.

[@kee7678]

what are you shooting/hunting? I'm looking at that or .308. elk, deer. etc

[@DonnieKluck]

Phil is the reason you went with the CTR is because you were always going to put it in a chassis or gives you the option to? Only asking because I was looking at the T3x TACT A1 originally until I was given you video by a friend and been watching the CTR VLOG. So just curious what your thoughts are since I am stuck between what one would be best to go with. I assume you could do the exact same thing you did with the CTR with the TACT A1 just cost more $ since you would getting rid of the A1 chassis.

[@scottsaylors1996]

Bergara and Tikka are the two best base rifles

[@gerard0l6569]

I just purchased the T3x superlight (6.5 cm) for $649, add a custom barrel and KRG whiskey 3 and Boom!!!

[@MrGarylando]

Hello, I'm from France and I really like your videos. I plan to buy the same rifle and I would like to know how far did you shoot with it? is your scope lens 56mm? what mounting collar did you put on your riflescope please thank you

[@aleks2194]

Anyone who wants a great stock for the Tikka should check out the GRS Bifrost

[@Ouwkackemann]

If I may bring in my thought. The clearance of the scope in the front should be a tad bigger, so that it doesn´t touch the barrel when it "swings". But that´s just my way I would do it, ymmv. Cheers from another CTR owner.

[@randomemail3936]

What height scope rounds should I order? What are you using?

[@polstierna4251]

20 inches seems like a really short barrel for a 6.5? Or is the creedmoor less sensetive to that than the 6,5x55 SE?

[@devindouglas2641]

4 years down the line here I am getting into it and seen this rifle online

[@mag318]

Nice rifle, what brand Picatinny Rail did you put on it?

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

It comes with a zero Moa rail!

[@rdsii64]

Love your content. With that said, PLEASE turn down the audio levels on your music track. If I turn down my speaker so the music is at a comfortable level, I can't hear what you are saying. I'm having to turn it down when the music plays then back up when your speak.

[@tylarhaugan7908]

I am currently building my t3x lite in 300 winmag cant decide if ill go pre fit or get barline 5r 1 in 9 twist 26 inch. Will build 308 tikka for comp rifle

[@drewharry970]

6.5cm has replaced the 223 rem and 243 win qnd 22-250 for varmint shooting.

[@Whiskey.alpha_]

Why did you move away from Nightforce to kahles ?

[@dhayes1995]

Amazing content!

[@qprodukt8270]

What is the size of a Harris bipod? Thanks

[@joshsinclair539]

Just ordered one of these can’t wait to shoot it

[@poulo69]

Hi phill. I would have picked a varmint stainless 24”. Heavier barrel but unfortunately only comes with the standard 6 round plastic magazines If they would combine the varmint barrel with the Ctr mag system and a 20 MOA rail. Then tikka would be onto a winner

[@kikodiamsay3138]

New Pinoy subscribers Here Bro! I’m thinking getting the Tikka 308. Stay safe Bro 😎

[@rman713]

Killer intro

[@ScottPriestley]

Phil, is this the model that uses AICS pattern mag?

[@velayo_0317]

No. This is their specific CTR magazine.

[@khashayaryarmahmoudi86]

❤❤❤❤

[@TACx3]

What rings on this rifle ?

[@shutthegate8232]

Does the CTR have a similar footprint to the T3X or T3, with regards KRG Bravo chassis, or MDT chassis that are similar?

[@straycat62]

The CTR is a T3X, just with a detachable higher capacity magazine. As I understand the CTR footprint is a little bigger in the magwell area that the standard T3X because the magazine is double stack type. I read a couple articles where you had to inlet the replacement stock for the CTR if it is just a standard T3X replacement stock. Maybe someone else can provide more information.

[@straycat62]

#2 I am also under the understanding you can "turn" your standard T3X into more of a CTR style buy using some Accuracy International style bottom metal and replacing with a CTR footprint stock/inletting the stock. May not be a 100% correct but you might research further.

[@CalaveraCrafts]

I know this is asking a lot and the response is simply to save. However, is there any other optic that isn’t bumping the 1K mark as far as money goes.

[@Glader08]

Steiner P4xi 4-16 is also a great choice if you can find it used or discounted for under 1k

[@MSKH1970]

NICE!!!!

[@jackbruce309]

What made you choose a 6.5cm over the 7mm rem mag?

[@dhayes1995]

Huge distance man. I’d maybe compare a 6.5 to maybe a 308 but the 7mm would be compared more approximately to a 300 win. Although you can definitely “target shoot a 7mm, you could also shoot bear with one. The 6.5 also a lot cheaper and less recoil thus better follow ups/impact adjustments

[@jamesforrest8191]

Why 20” barrel and not 24”? Thank you

[@LowTurboBoost]

I wonder the same. I am on the fence in pulling the trigger soon and wonder if I should opt for the 24" instead?

[@luketestaferratamoronivian9159]

2 for 1 this week I feel blessed 😁

[@MD-mm1zv]

Very nice rifle, sir. Think I'll join ya...

[@riotdog4058]

Could you please describe, why you chose 20" instead of 24"? As I understand, 24" allows to reach higher speed?

[@Zaitchev]

riot dog maybe he plan to put a match barell later ? Im interested to know the reason too

[@velayo_0317]

Honestly it was because it was the only model available at the gun store I went to. I plan on throwing on a suppressor on it for an upcoming hunt I have as well.

[@veniceog]

I’m stuck in limbo waiting on 24” models.. only 20s around me :(

[@autodidacticartisan]

A guy with a $200 scope and 800rnds of practice ammo is going to shoot alot better than a guy with a $1000 scope and no practice

[@jvc707]

I expect the build to be on point, so I'm not impressed. What i am impressed by are your video editing skills. Nice job. S/F

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Came here from the Facebook post

[@jwcarpenter82]

Neighbors as he pulls out the tikka: 😳

[@prone_wolf8871]

My tikka ctr 6.5 creedmoor was the rifle I got the best group of my life with....... 3weeks ago some POS robbed me And got my ctr among other guns😪😪😪.... AT LEAST I have a video of me shooting the group. So pissed hahaha

[@rizalchortylla3256]

🙏salam satu laras👍

[@TheAdrianjjohnson]

way to put a shitty bipod on the rifle but spend a pile on the scope