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  1. swavescatter

    Would you buy this scope?

    My guess is this is Tasco’s big comeback.
  2. swavescatter

    Close to Giving Up on Rifles

    Tikka is where the road of frustration led me after getting burned by Fierce, Bergarbage and Savage (AR-10). Savage was actually really helpful and responsive but that platform was just too complicated and unreliable so I sent it down the road. Only risk with Tikkas is that you impulsively buy...
  3. swavescatter

    WTB Tikka Recoil lug

    You can buy them from Mountain Tactical, Maybe UM or even just use your OEM lug with some epoxy/bedding compound in the recess to ensure it's not moving. I haven't had the issues with fitment on my Stocky's VG stocks as I had with my Rokstock, so it doesn't seem to be as critical...
  4. swavescatter

    243 twist rate

    Personally, I enjoy handloading and would do that for 6 Creed anyway. Also, the 243AI should get me 100-150fps more than the Creed without going to crazy overbore like 6 PRC/UM/SAUM. Everyone says they hate fireforming, but I do that with any cartridge anyway - never bother to load develop on...
  5. swavescatter

    Maven’s illumination sucks?

    Yes, the illumination/splash is inconsistent between units (I have 5). My other wish is that they could have a NightForce-style push power button with auto-off. But yeah, not a feature I use much. Just have to remember to keep it off.
  6. swavescatter

    Fix it Sticks or Wheeler FAT wrench?

    I have universal Fix it sticks and the new Wheeler. I prefer the Wheeler for scope mounting due to repeatability with scope ring caps. My guess is that you want even torque on these and eyeballing with the universal Fix it sticks is probably less consistent. No experience with the click style...
  7. swavescatter

    243 twist rate

    Sorry to bug again, but what primer did it like (large or magnum large?) Looking to dive in to my first 243AI and want to minimize testing if possible. I have H1000, Retumbo, Staball HD and N565 to try for slower powders. Both types of primers.
  8. swavescatter

    243 twist rate

    Any difference in speed or accuracy between H4350/H1000?
  9. swavescatter

    The Shoot2hunt Podcast

    2026 Rokstock Bullpup Tikka chassis.
  10. swavescatter

    Best western state as a resident? Idaho?

    No elk here, only cholos. Idaho is the answer.
  11. swavescatter

    Investor insight please.

    I've been investing in Tikkas and reloading gear. Not sure why my wife is on my case so much... My only advice for a "super saver" like yourself is to consider diversifying into real estate. I'm not a great saver, but wound up with a few rental units that will greatly offset my YOLO financial...
  12. swavescatter

    Slide in Campers

    I kind of have my eye on one of these: https://capricamper.com/ I like being able to close the tailgate, and could tow my SXS pretty easy. Would be awesome for quick weekend camping trips, saving time on setting up camp (that's what I tell myself to justify $30k).
  13. swavescatter

    Stocky’s Hunter VG Tikka stock

    Just the trigger guard shape as described. Make sure to grab an extra shim pack while you’re at it. Handy for other stocks as well.
  14. swavescatter

    Share your "Hunting Items I've overspent on with no advantage"

    High-falutin rifle builds with the latest cartridge, spirals and nitride. In the end it’s objectively much worse than the factory barrel spun off it. More hunting, shooting and time outdoors and less chasing the popular builds on Rokslide.
  15. swavescatter

    New tikka question.

    Why not just buy a custom rifle with custom loaded ammo and pre loaded ballistics? I guess the answer is money, and sometimes some of us enjoy tinkering.
  16. swavescatter

    New tikka question.

    I just bought a 243 Hunter T3X for $639 plus there’s a $75 rebate from tikka. Add shipping and tax you’re at $645 in hand. The stock is pre sold for $220 shipped so I’m at about $450 for the barreled action. I suspect the 1:8 twist 6mm barrel would sell for about $150 since 6mm creeds are hot...
  17. swavescatter

    Warning about Silencer Central

    It's not - one of the reasons I'm moving away from them.
  18. swavescatter

    Warning about Silencer Central

    Sorry to hear about your troubles. I might have an extra brake adapter for my Banish 30 Gold - which thread pattern do you need?
  19. swavescatter

    Tikka vs Seekins 7 PRC - build help

    No issue. I picked 300WM for my build but 7rem mag works too.
  20. swavescatter

    RokStok

    Not specifically for the Rokstock, but more generally for Stockys style inlets. Rokstock is definitely worse than both of my VGs. Will have more room to avoid trigger contact and less sanding. The prototype we tried needed much less shimming but still some. Seems like a persistent design...

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