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Why does my tikka Suck?

No worries Harvey, appreciate your input. TxxAgg - I can try going higher in torque, might try 45 when I redo it. I was a little hesitant for fear of crushing the stock slightly - everything I have read says to keep them under 40 or so in a wooden stock. My Lite I torque to 55 or so...
- RustyT
- Post #60
- Aug 16, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Why does my tikka Suck?

I hear what you are saying, I shot it once, true'd the scope up, and it wasn't great. I found the stock was lightly touching the barrel, as it wasn't centered in the channel, I took it apart, put it up against the recoil lug (butt on the ground) and torqued (35in-lb IIRC) I will do it again...
- RustyT
- Post #57
- Aug 16, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Why does my tikka Suck?

That's unfortunate - sorry to hear it, but really appreciate the reply. Very frustrating if I can't get mine to shoot - I had a Sauer S101 that didn't shoot as well as I liked (maybe 1.1-1.2MOA on a good day), that I Traded to get this!. Tried multiple shooters ETC with both rifles thinking...
- RustyT
- Post #53
- Aug 15, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Why does my tikka Suck?

Hi OP, I see this thread is over 6 months old - did you end up having any luck? If so, what was the rectification? I have a new T3x Stainless Hunter in 7mm RM (not sure if you get them in the USA, it is a standard T3x with Walnut stock.) It has similar issues to yours - will group a couple shots...
- RustyT
- Post #51
- Aug 15, 2021
- Forum: Firearms