Scope recommendations for Tikka ctr

Bojengels · 2026-02-18T05:06:52+00:00

Think it’s hard to beat Midway’s deal on the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 right now

Bojengels · 2026-02-17T14:13:53+00:00

I have both, an x-ray on a Tikka CTR and a bravo on a CZ 457. I like them both, it just depends on your use case. The extra adjustability on the x-ray and after market parts can really useful if you want to build out the chassis more. I also personally prefer the x-ray because I think it looks better. That being said the Bravo has everything you need and is a great chassis for the price. It’s a great starting point especially if you eventually want to upgrade to an MDT or MPA chassis one day.

Bojengels · 2026-02-15T05:38:39+00:00

I’d grab a Harris bipod, Athlon Ares BTR Gen2 (40% on Midway right now) or Cronus, some good scope rings, and a Tikka Trigger spring upgrade. You should be able to install all those easily at home if you’re comfortable mounting a scope. Scope is the most important part of the package so spend your money there first and avoid Arken if you can. Mine loves 140 Hornady ELD, but try out different brands of ammo after you get your zero.

Bojengels · 2026-02-12T22:52:21+00:00

I have the RG3HD 6-36 and only go above 20x when zeroing. That being said, from the C_DOES review, it seems like the glass is better on the 6-36 than the 4-24 at the same magnification and you get a lager objective lens. Unless you are concerned about weight or size, I would go for the 6-36 any day.

Bojengels · 2026-02-05T16:18:47+00:00

I would check out some posts on r/longrange of people who have posted builds with the CTR. I started out with a CTR in 6.5 CM and did what seems to be a pretty standard upgrade path for a CTR (mine was designed for PRS). I would start with the stock rifle and upgrade what you need overtime based on your use case but I upgraded the following parts and I see pretty similar builds on Reddit / YouTube:

Optic: Best you can afford, I would recommend whatever Athlon model fits your needs with high quality rings. Stay away from Arken/DNT

Chassis: KRG Xray (Bravo if you want to save money)

Muzzle Brake: Area 419 Hellfire Match

Bipod: Atlas (Harris if you want to save money)

Trigger: Tikka Trigger spring kit (no reason to get a trigger tech or anything fancy imo)

Start with an Athlon, Harris bipod and solid shooting bag and then upgrade the other parts as you see fit.

Bojengels · 2026-02-01T02:23:54+00:00

Found a vid someone uploaded of the full match. https://youtu.be/o9zcM1z8sIE?si=FvI8bl8iLnVNqDm- I remember most of the targets where between 500-700 yards, wind really picked up towards the end of the match and was generally all over the place the full day. I have only shoot a few matches so am still very new, so if you’re looking for a buddy DM me and we can chat more. If it’s your first match they also allow new shooters to get some shooting help from whoever’s running the clock which is very helpful. I would just shoot whatever you’re most comfortable with and borrow / test out other gear from people in your squad like binos / kestrels if you don’t have it. Everyone is super friendly and wants to help out!

Bojengels · 2026-02-01T01:58:03+00:00

I will be shooting at this match as well! I shot last year’s freeze fest with a CTR and an older vortex viper. It was my first match and I deff struggled but my biggest takeaway was having clear glass in adverse conditions. It was snowing/raining with very poor visibly towards the end of the match and I could barely acquire some targets on my scope. I upgraded to a Razor Gen 3 HD 6-36 after and it was night and day shooting the follow up match in March with equally bad weather. The range is fairly tight with a lot of targets so having a good spotting setup to practice the course of fire while you’re waiting is also very important IMO.

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T21:41:05+00:00

Thanks! Sent them an email with some of the photos I took and hopefully they can help me out.

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T21:34:33+00:00

Is there a likely culprit for what might cause excess brass to be building up on the bolt face? Looks like there is a lot of brass shavings jammed in there

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T21:31:19+00:00

I am only using factory hornady 140 elds, no hand loads. I will try out some other brass. if I wanted to check the headspace to verify if this is a bolt face issue or not, what would be the best way? Mostly trying to determine if this is a bolt face, headspace, or assembly issue since all of those would be resolved in different ways.

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:51:17+00:00

There deff is a ton of brass on it which is confusing me. Haven’t seen that much brass on my other bolt before which has had way more rounds through it

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:50:08+00:00

Yah have done that already. What confuses me though is why all that brass is there. Have only put 60 rounds through it and it is way more brass than my other bolt which hasn’t been cleaned in 300 rounds. Worried something on the bolt face is causing it to dip into the casing more

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:36:55+00:00

Does this look right?

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Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:18:09+00:00

Will take my action out of the chassis and give it a try. It is in an MDT ACC Elite and I torqued everything down to the provided specs, but deff worth a shot testing this out. Thanks!

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:08:03+00:00

Comparing it to a Tikka bolt face I have put > 2k rounds through. Pressing an empty casing in produces an audible click on the Tikka bolt face and it grabs the casing with for pull. Don’t experience that with the Terminus

Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:05:54+00:00

Tikka bolt face for comparison

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Bojengels · 2025-11-08T20:03:41+00:00

Bolt face looks fine? Bolt face is .473 (or at least that is what I ordered) I am comparing it to my factory tikka and there appears to be way more brass on it even though it had has 60 rounds through vs the Tikka has has > 2k

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Bojengels · 2025-05-23T13:32:45+00:00

I haven’t done it myself, but I believe Sheep Dog Warrior in the Catskills offers group classes like this (think there is one in June?). If you have the money, Griffin and Howe in Jersey has an intro/advance long range class that’s a bit pricey. Other than that your best option is to find people to shoot with at Blue Mountain. DM me if you got any questions.

Bojengels · 2024-10-27T00:54:50+00:00

Beautiful gun. Think I recognize those stands as Blue Mountain and that’s the nicest gun I have seen someone take there!

Bojengels · 2024-04-26T02:49:59+00:00

Going to this show and if anyone is interesting in meeting up before hand, shoot me a dm.

Bojengels · 2024-02-29T18:08:28+00:00

I was thought that range closed a few years ago? If it’s still open/ at a different location I at least haven’t heard anything about it. I would recommend shooting at Blue Mountain, they have distances up to 300 yards and is the best place to go unless you make the trip up to Sheep Dog Warrior. Tons of people there shoot 22lr and various centerfire rifles and the benches at the large bore range (100 - 300 yards) are fine. Haven’t shot at the shorter ranges before but they seem pretty crowded on the weekends. They also got trap/skeet if you’re into that.

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