VLOG - Tikka CTR 6.5 Creedmoor - Part 4: Why I Am Switching from Factory Stock

[@richiegonzales6750]

Been watching all of your build videos. You have definitely created a cult following. Not all of us can afford custom builds, nor be a sponsored shooter. Your VLOG series speaks volumes to us normal shooters. I met you here at the NRA in Raton, and you are a really down to earth guy taking time to talk to me. I appreciate taking time out of your day. Keep up the good work Phil.

[@2whl4re]

Audio levels & background music perfect here! Best one yet, you nailed it.

[@cake5150]

Agreed, great improvements! Great content as well.

[@ZPOLLAK]

Love my 24" Stainless CTR in a Bravo chassis. 6.5cm. Loveeeeee it. Not looooooving ammo prices right now tho lol.

[@tylerbradford8]

I have the 24" stainless too. Debating between the Bravo and Whiskey folding stock to reduce overall length. I guess it's a matter of going to AICS or keeping with the stock mags.

[@Sygnal13]

Had to leave a comment brother. Met you at Guardian in NC last year. Still use the tips you showed me then. I gotta agree with the other comments this video was pretty spot on with audio and video. And thanks for being real about not always being able to drop major coin on optics especially for new shooters.

[@marcz4061]

Hey man, First off all thanks for making that content. I am searching really all lot for got, no nonsense, clean content and you definitely doing a great job. Looking forward to seeing the other parts of your tikka project as well. And please keep doing content on KZbin and keep your style. Cheers

[@twitchc6c723]

Loving this project! It helps a little I just dropped my CTR into a gen 4 X-ray a few weeks ago. Lol

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Why X-ray over the bravo chassis?

[@bokchow2594]

Thanks' for going over the CTR stock

[@wrivers6412]

Great video quality bro!! The sound is on point; background music isn't overwhelming and your volume is right on! Keep these videos coming!!!

[@jolebole-yt]

Torque values on the action screws affect accuracy?!? 😳 I learned something new today 👍🏻 Not to worry about the camera work being rough, you are doing great. The more videos you make the smoother you’ll become.

[@velayo_0317]

Thanks man!

[@jolebole-yt]

PHILLIP VELAYO Do you know the weight of the current build?

[@jolebole-yt]

Michael Gray Thank you

[@jonasdelunas522]

Thank you brother, for providing informational facts.

[@simmo7670]

Mate, these videos are great. Enjoying your content and like those little clips you add on to the end of the video, its a nice touch. I'm based in Perth, Australia, and have been eyeing off a CTR for a while now. I have 1 Tikka already, T3 Lite in .243, and have this set up for Roo shooting with an MDT chassis on it, and absolutely love it. Keep the content coming mate!

[@jimb7710]

Thanks Phillip, really enjoyed your presentation. I just found your channel and new to LRS. Keep them coming

[@bmarrrr_]

Hey, so I’m currently building out something very similar, I have a Tikka CTR, and am wanting to build out an X-ray. But they have the option of buying the bravo using the CTR mags and buying the X-ray rear end to swap it out with. I was wondering if it is worth it to go that route so I can continue to use the Tikka CTR magazines, or if I should just get a factory Xray and switch over to aics? Which would you prefer because I’ve heard the CTR mags feed smoother, but haven’t gotten behind any with the aics mags to know the difference. Just want to know if it’s worth the extra step in buying the rear end to keep the CTR mags, or if I should just convert over to aics. Thank you!

[@redneck6pack]

Boy I like that look! Whole different gun

[@barneygo2010]

MDS Podcast Sub here; thanks for the culture and community you build. Thanks for the LR tone you set. Thanks for reminding all that EGO is our enemy. Thanks for reinforcing that we are all life long learners of the craft. Peace Be To Journey!

[@kevinc9416]

Love your videos. Great stuff

[@professorlg8737]

KRG offers Veterans, active duty, and LEO’s 10% discount on Chassis too.

[@kevingeary1472]

Dude we are waiting on this build!! Cant wait!!

[@kevingeary1472]

The thing that really makes this series for me is being able to take the shooter out of the equation and see what the rifle if really capable of. Thank you for your service.

[@av8rbri473]

good points about the torque settings on the barreled action to the chassis it really does matter IMO one of the examples I can think of is on my 10-22; tunes the screws to what it liked best; unreal how the diff torque settings could throw it off

[@snprdog]

Great Series...enjoyed the whole thing...keep up the good work...

[@michaellily2879]

Great video series. Thank You!

[@rileywalker563]

This video was awesome, there was a lot I didn't think about in respects to a chassis/stock.

[@maxmac1545]

Great video! Did you something that your bolt is running easier? My CTR bolt needs quiet much force to move up to cock the firing pin? At @12:00 it looks like it runs nice and easy. Thanks!

[@tonystewart7287]

Good overview, cheers

[@hengluke]

Awesome dude

[@jpap1059]

I am building the same setup based on this video. I stumbled on this channel when I was looking ant the KRG Bravo chassis and this video made me change my mind to the X-Ray. I have the same Ctr action and barrel in it. Now I have to decide on a scope. I’m thinking of the Nightforce NX8 4-32 if with the mil c reticle to keep this setup lightweight. Great video and great channel. You got a sub from me.

[@velayo_0317]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment. you won’t be disappointed with the CTR + X Ray combo!!

[@charltonlwalker]

Do you recommend 45lbs torque for the factory CTR stock

[@Lordtariq4233]

i was torn between bergara HMR vs Tikka t3x ctr, after watching your videos, i think i made my choice for my 1st rifle. eventually id like to upgrade my rifle, where do i get that awesome chassis?

[@simonberry7138]

I have a question. When buying the X-ray stock for T3 CTR you only need to buy the AICS mag and nothing else? Im not 100% sure if you need a different receiver as well. Thank you

[@albeto8097]

Where can I get a vise(green color/leather pads) like the one in your video?

[@warrenhumphrey3956]

Great info, thanks 👍

[@justinpratt6439]

I’m curious about the torque settings affecting accuracy my origin torqued to 65lbs with 7prc is shooting .8 groups with factory ammo I might have to play with that. It’s a bravo chassis so it’s a krg but i just wonder how much you have seen that with all of their chassis?

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Id like to see a m40a3 review!

[@velayo_0317]

Maybe in the future!

[@alonzokincaid1362]

PHILLIP VELAYO id love to hear your take on it. Pros and cons of using it while moving around and what not. I know theyre kind of heavy.

[@dangerranger4323]

I personally find the factory ctr stock quite impressive ergonomically compared to most. Hey Phil, can you convince the gunwerks crew to inlet their stocks for tikkas? I’d very much like one

[@velayo_0317]

I think that' they had plans on inletting for the Tikka but it could be awhile before they put it back on their project list. Btw, I am actually no longer with Gunwerks.

[@dangerranger4323]

PHILLIP VELAYO good to know and sorry for the misunderstanding!

[@aaronunterseher1627]

3x for the optic was an idea laid out in the 1990s and 2000s when optics could only be found from 3 or 4 brands... Now a days a better way to look at buying an optic is Capping at 1000 yards $.75 per a yard to physically do it with repeatable results... $1.00 per yard to be comfortable while getting introduced... $1.25 per a yard to have a pleasant time having a hobby... $1.50 to have some luxery... For employment purposes like law enforcment same rules can still apply for training only...

[@johnwipf9460]

Torque value effects accuracy? Please explain. Upgrading my T3 CTR to the KRG stock. Great videos.

[@redneck6pack]

My thoughts exactly

[@EnterTheFenix]

Metal can flex, a rifle action is no exception.. if you overtighten it can warp the shape.. you wont notice it by eye, but its enough to make a difference downrange.

[@Qimbeaux]

How much weight did the X-Ray add over the factory stock?

[@scottsaylors1996]

Dude you just sold me on that X-ray

[@markf3229]

WTF 'anti cant' Then you mentioned bubble level. Had me thinking for a while and thats dangerous This as your other vids. are informative esp I am waiting for my Tx3 CTR with a Tract scope

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

I like your setup, I heard good things on that scope, I wish I could afford one!

[@mattbrewer5808]

Love your output here! Do you have any issues with Tikka Mags working in the KRG? I owned a bravo for the Ruger and every mag over travelled significantly. Getting the same Tikka and thinking about the Bravo again. Thanks!

[@justinpratt6439]

Aics mags. Mdt makes quality magazines

[@keonikelly3794]

Nice!

[@silentbirdhunter]

Excellent! Your replacement stock is ~$500 stock? Would the original plastic stock accept glass bedding? At 4:20 you remove the action, yet I do not see a recoil lug? Thanks.

[@jacobzirkle9153]

Talking about torque settings on action screws. Do you spend a range day playing with torque then shoot then torque again?

[@ClaytonHinds]

Having switched out the stock, would you have still chosen the CTR barrel if you were starting again? I'm guessing there would have been other Tikka models with a longer varmint barrels at a lower price than the CTC. Is barrel length important?

[@brianguest5622]

How would u like the X-Ray Chassis (Generation 4 Chassis) for a hunting rifle?

[@senster7717]

Hi can you please let me know what base do you have on the rifle 0 MOA or 20 MOA and what exact rings do you have for the scope?

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

Also what do you think about change the trigger, but which one? I find only Timney for tikka

[@josephbuchanan4126]

enjoying this video as it is just what i was looking to do getting into long range shooting. quick question is the CRT. the best version of ultimately you will do a stock or chassis change? or would you consider the varmint. not sure if it’s a thinner barrel.

[@jeffsmith350]

I have to change my stock out, due to having injuring my thumb bad. I am looking at the x-ray for hunting. Would this be a good choice? Thanks.

[@shibaspeed]

Do you add weights to your rifles? Why or why not? Thanks and looking forward to more of your videos!

[@velayo_0317]

I have weights in my competition rifles but not this rifle. For my competition rifles I have weighted length of pull spacers to help balance the weight of the rifle so it is not so front heavy with a 26" thick contour barrel. This brings the balance point of my rifle right in front of my mag well. But I add weight to my rifle for balance, not because I have trouble managing recoil, as I can manage recoil just fine even with this 12 lbs configuration.

[@bovver6092]

Your thoughts on Tikka tac a1 vs CTR with KRG chassis?

[@michaelstamatien8343]

I may have missed it in watching your video series. But did you do any trigger work?

[@justinpratt6439]

Yo Dave trigger

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

Thank you for amazing video!!! Im waiting my tikka t3x same like yours and my question is: What best way use sound moderator or muzzle brake? Thank you

[@gavinm1347]

I’d thow a A2 style on since the threads are the same.

[@misterjohnson466]

Hey hi there question can I sell back the factory stock after upgrade to krg stock

[@keep1treal61]

Is the length from the butt plate to trigger shorter on the bravo vs the tikka stock?

[@jonathanpackard3226]

When and where can I purchase MDS apparel

[@velayo_0317]

Its on the way!

[@josephparker4938]

Did you have to rezero after putting the muzzle brake on?

[@velayo_0317]

Yes.

[@josephparker4938]

@@velayo_0317 Thank you. I just build a Howa 1500 in 6.5, had it sighted in at a 100yrds. Put a muzzle brake on and it was off 4"

[@Boomerfootball1]

Been debating between hmr and ctr for long range steel shooting. Curious if the factory stock on ctr is hurts it if I wanted to keep it the way it was.

[@charltonlwalker]

Absolutely not. The factory CTR is entirely functional and allows full potential of the rifle.

[@Boomerfootball1]

@@charltonlwalker awesome ended up getting a tikka

[@grantb555]

Would you choose the harris or magpul bipod? Weight is not a factor for me. Thanks!

[@velayo_0317]

Harris!

[@Bolshki]

Do you only run the KRG mags in this set up or do you have any mags you like as well?

[@BruceDeschamps]

Hei Phil, what's the weight roughly of that setup? 11-12 lbs?

[@justinpratt6439]

With that scope and bipod and fully loaded magazine just over 12.5 lbs

[@shawnw9335]

What magazines are you using with the X-ray chassis? I read or doesn’t work with Magpul AICS mags. I’m looking for a budget friendly magazine alternative and don’t want to pay so much for Tikka factory mags.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

I believe X-ray use aics mags!!

[@xStimp]

What’s the overall length of his rifle with the stock?

[@m0314700308891515]

On the topic of factory stocks, what's your opinion on the Savage accu-stock, such as the one on the Savage 10T-SR ?

[@velayo_0317]

I'm not familiar with that stock, as I have not shot it, but it honestly looks like a typical stock with some features that could accommodate a shooter's specific body type.

[@m0314700308891515]

It's got an aluminum core around the action and recoil lug that's supposed to be a huge improvement on the typical "Tupperware" hunting stocks, I was just curious if you had any experience with them Thanks for replying!

[@jamesforrest8191]

Any reason for not just starting off with a T3X Tac lite?

[@jamesforrest8191]

Great videos, podcasts and motivation by the way. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jamesforrest8191]

Ok, apologies just watched episode 26. Understand why now 👍🏻

[@alexandermckail2995]

What song is in the intro?

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

Thank you for video. Why not MDT?

[@velayo_0317]

I prefer the ergonomics of the KRG chassis. Just works for my shooting style. MDT are great chassis, but KRG fits the bill for what I need out of a long range system.

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

I’m waiting for my Tikka t3 tactical 6.5 creedmoor and thinking buy Wiske folding chasse. I have already y1x lr22 with Bravo chasse. It nice and I’m happy. And I see military using more like Wiske chasse?

[@misterjohnson466]

I meant the Tikka stock I didn't clarify that

[@Kievitzi]

The stock is not plastic!!!!!!!, its a resin/fibre compound, a synthetic stock.

[@chlarsonboy]

🙋‍♂️

[@ComradCyborg]

Some weird stuff in this Playlist on your channel...

[@mariocazares5831]

What’s your Instagram?

[@crobertsson7030]

What bolt handle is that? Do you have an AICS mag or CTR? and why.....

[@justinpratt6439]

Sterk shooting bolt handle, krg accepts aics.

[@Offroadmavericks]

How does one get into competition shooting?

[@23danielouk23]

🙋‍♂️