I understand that. I'm not saying the solution now is more molds since you said that wasn't the issue.
I'd just like to know what's going on. I know others would as well.
So what's the hold up then? I understand the setbacks at first and obviously there will be some unexpected delays but I feel like by now, things should be running smoothly and at least the day 1 orders should be filled.
I have no idea, but I'd love to know and get some transparency on the situation.
Maybe 6 months ago it was time for another mold or 2. I still remember "We will build as many molds as needed to have your stock made in 90 days"
If I had to guess, that's going to be a looong time. There's day 1 orders still unfulfilled, there's a massive amount of week 1 orders still unfilled. Just think about the February, March, May etc orders.
You picked 2 bad options and you don't like the good option.
I've seen more than one bergara develop issues that cause them not to fire with not very many rounds down them. Definitely wouldn't take one hunting.
Christensen, another cheap 700 clone plagued with qc issues. Might get a good...
The bow setup plays into it as well. Someone with a 32" draw pulling 75lbs and sending 500+gr arrows above 300fps is alot different than someone with a 28" draw at 60lbs sending an arrow 125-150gr lighter going 275 or slower.
Yikes. There is some railed tikkas from January orders out in the wild. They were spartan rails so somehow they jumped the line. I'm still waiting on my arca/pic railed tikka from a day 6 order.
Every time I read threads like this I just can't believe that people think monos kill better, arrows do more damage, match bullets blow up on shoulders, other rumors etc.... it's wild to discuss/argue week in and week out.
Pick any animal, shoot a heavy for caliber polymer tipped match bullet...
So there is a few different types of nitride processes. Some require very high temps, like near 2000 degrees f and create a hard layer .010"-.060" deep. I'd be a little worried about that on a action not designed for nitride unless tikka came out and said exactly what makeup their actions are...
My girlfriend is shooting an elite ember. Once she showed some serious intrest she got a drop away rest and it's very accurate now. The adjustability is fantastic and she likes the teal color. It'll work until she decides to get really really serious.