I have many Tikkas and feeding is never an issue. Same with the 280 AI. If someone chambers it to match up with the mag box length it’s no problem but even if they didn’t, a lot of rifles shoot great with some jump…..
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unless you know you won’t mind additional recoil of the 300. I have owned the 257, 270. 7mm and 300. The 257 recoils about the same as the 270 but doesn’t have the versatility. The 7Wby makes the most sense but seems like the odd duck. The 300 is obviously a great choice but recoils...
Does it seem like the mags drop out easily as described in the SH post? If yes, try loosening the action screws 1/2-1 turn to see if that seems to help. If it does then shim under the plate a little. Only Tikka stocks that seem to work as well as factory ( in this regard) is B&C. I’ve owned at...