Scout rifle, circa 2016

[JodyH]

Problem with the Arctic is the use of ridiculously expensive proprietary Tikka magazines.

I was going for their CTR which uses the same mags, but decided to buy a cheaper T3 model and an AICS-compatible chassis, and ended up actually making a less expensive setup when you count the magazines.

I'm used to H&K MR762 magazine prices... Tikka and Steyr Scout mag prices don't scare me. LOL
On something like a scout rifle, spare mag costs don't factor much into my decision.
At most I'll end up buying one or two spares.

[Malamute]

Do any of the bolt 308 magazines take stripper guides like M-14 magazines do?

[Mr. Goodtimes]

Problem with the Arctic is the use of ridiculously expensive proprietary Tikka magazines.

I was going for their CTR which uses the same mags, but decided to buy a cheaper T3 model and an AICS-compatible chassis, and ended up actually making a less expensive setup when you count the magazines.

I’d certainly prefer cheaper mags but, given that this will mostly be a hunting rifle, I don’t see my self having more than a few magazines.


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[Trigger]

Problem with the Arctic is the use of ridiculously expensive proprietary Tikka magazines.

I was going for their CTR which uses the same mags, but decided to buy a cheaper T3 model and an AICS-compatible chassis, and ended up actually making a less expensive setup when you count the magazines.

I know it might be heresy to say so, but I think the Sako TRG and Tikka CTR magazine design is superior to that of the AI. I have rifles that use both designs: the Sako feeds better, allows a longer OAL, and holds 10 in the same size the AI holds 5.

I have restocked all my TRGs and my CTR, so the magazines are now interchangeable amongst both rifles. This means I can use CTR mags at $75 a pop versus the TRG at $160. I feel $75 per magazine is acceptable for the quality you receive. Price is roughly the same as a metal AI magazine.

For the price, I feel the CTR makes the best scout rifle. It is a very accurate rifle, the CTR bottom metal is a good design, and the rifle has a good trigger in addition to good magazines. The weak point is the plastic stock, and I addressed that by restocking the rifle in a laminated wood stock. For those interested, KRG just introduced a synthetic CTR stock, which is more reasonably priced than the high-end Manners and McMillan offerings.

[jellydonut]

I know it might be heresy to say so, but I think the Sako TRG and Tikka CTR magazine design is superior to that of the AI. I have rifles that use both designs: the Sako feeds better, allows a longer OAL, and holds 10 in the same size the AI holds 5.

I have restocked all my TRGs and my CTR, so the magazines are now interchangeable amongst both rifles. This means I can use CTR mags at $75 a pop versus the TRG at $160. I feel $75 per magazine is acceptable for the quality you receive. Price is roughly the same as a metal AI magazine.

For the price, I feel the CTR makes the best scout rifle. It is a very accurate rifle, the CTR bottom metal is a good design, and the rifle has a good trigger in addition to good magazines. The weak point is the plastic stock, and I addressed that by restocking the rifle in a laminated wood stock. For those interested, KRG just introduced a synthetic CTR stock, which is more reasonably priced than the high-end Manners and McMillan offerings.

The KRG Bravo stock is the one I ordered instead of buying an actual CTR. And I'm sure you're right about the mags, but I was trying to put together a budget precision rifle, so getting a T3, the Bravo, and some Magpul AICS mags was the best compromise I could get together.

[Trigger]

The KRG Bravo stock is the one I ordered instead of buying an actual CTR. And I'm sure you're right about the mags, but I was trying to put together a budget precision rifle, so getting a T3, the Bravo, and some Magpul AICS mags was the best compromise I could get together.

I think Whitaker’s Guns has Tikka CTRs for around $850. https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-6662

Just an option, but it sounds like you already have your rifle.

[Rex G]

Must get myself a Tikka, or three. I do wish more models were available with left-hand actions.

[jellydonut]

The KRG Bravo stock is the one I ordered instead of buying an actual CTR. And I'm sure you're right about the mags, but I was trying to put together a budget precision rifle, so getting a T3, the Bravo, and some Magpul AICS mags was the best compromise I could get together.

PSA: don't be this idiot. It turns out Magpul AICS mags aren't compatible with Tikka actions. So much for my 'research'..

[Failure2Stop]

Somebody please talk me out of this.
https://www.eurooptic.com/JRTXC382-T...el-MPN-JR.aspx
Because I am super close to pulling the trigger.

[RoyGBiv]

Somebody please talk me out of this.
https://www.eurooptic.com/JRTXC382-T...el-MPN-JR.aspx
Because I am super close to pulling the trigger.

https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-8091241
$100 less and in stainless

The blued is out of stock but it's even less at $799
https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-5598042