New Tikka TSR-1 Precision Rifle for PRS Competition
Here’s good news for Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitors. Tikka will offer a new, modular T3-based Precision Rifle for the PRS Production Rifle Class. This new, sub-$2000 Precision Rifle is a joint project between Beretta U.S.A. and McRees Precision. Tikka’s new, limited edition TSR-1 Precision Rifle combines the barrel and action of the Tikka T3 Compact Tactical Rifle with a modular aluminum chassis from McRees Precision. Tikka TSR-1 production will be limited to 400 pieces and will have a $1995.00 MSRP. Initially, chamberings will be .260 Remington or .308 Winchester.
According to RecoilWeb.com: “The TSR-1 features a McRee’s Precision G10 folding rifle stock with an M-LOK compatible fore end, adjustable LOP and cheek riser, McRee’s M-LEV integrated cant indicator, upper and lower Picatinny rails, QD sling swivel sockets, and a sniper grey Cerakote finish.” The T3 action is fitted with a +20 MOA Mountain Tactical Scope rail, and the barrel comes with a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle. Beretta even includes one of McRee’s Rear Stock Packs.
Phillip Jones, Beretta’s Product Manager for Rifles, says: “Combining the … Tikka T3 Compact Tactical Rifle with McRee’s combat-tested chassis offers the long distance and precision shooting enthusiast an accurate and reliable rifle that is priced aggressively to be eligible for the Production Division of the PRS Series.” Under PRS rules, Production Class rifles may cost no more than $2000.00 (without optic):
PRS Production Class Cost Limits
Production Division combined rifle and scope MSRP as listed on the company’s website shall not exceed $3,000 USD, the rifle shall not exceed $2,000 USD and the optic not exceed $2,000 USD. [Editor: For example, you could have a $2,000 rifle with a $1000.00 scope or vice-versa. The total system cannot exceed $3000. Rifle alone cannot exceed $2000.00 retail sale price.]Production Division rifles are not permitted to be altered or improved in any way from the original factory configuration”
In developing the Tikka TSR-1, Beretta was no doubt inspired by the huge success of the Ruger Precision Rifle, which sold out its initial production run. Scott McRee, owner of McRees Precision, is enthusiastic about how the market will respond to new Tikka TSR-1: “I am confident that the sport shooting, tactical run and gun competitor, as well as the law enforcement community will enjoy this offering. It’s an honor to be working with Beretta U.S.A. and to be helping them provide another superb product to the American market.”
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Who will be selling this?
They should import more T3 Sporters instead!
What is the supposed utility of that lower picatinny?
TikkaPerformance.net claims to have them in stock.
You could also save yourself $200 and be able to use AICS mags if you buy a Tikka CTR and the McRee chassis separatly. You could also recoup some money in selling off the original magazine.
There is one in 308 Listed on GunsAmerica
I purchased the bronze Cerakote version in .308 with stainless steel barrel. I am by no means a master marksman but I can probably shoot 1/2″ MOA with the gun. It’s also my understanding that of the 400 produced only 50 were in the bronze finish. I love the gun.
I bought one in .308 after Christmas when Cabela’s had it on sale. Added an older but new in the box Bushnell DMR 3.5×21 scope, Seekins rings, and a Seekins muzzle brake.
I hand load Lapua brass, Varget powder and Berger 175-gr. OTM. My last two groups at 100 yards, five and six shots, were .360 MOA and .390 MOA, at 0.025″ and 0.060″ off the lands (still experimenting).
The McRees chassis is phenomenal and I cannot recommend it highly enough. This rifle is an absolute dream.
August 2022 update:
Joined a 1,000 yard club last weekend. Had to shoot qualifying first.
3/3 cold bore at 422 yards.
3/4 at 615 yards; first shot I opted to hold high on a 5.15 mils estimate; sent it over the plate. Dialed down 1/10th mil and hit it 3/3.
20″ barrel with 175-gr. Berger OTM handloads.
If you can still find this rifle, just buy it!