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Thanks I’ll take a look at them.
Ok, after a BUNCH of trying with the 181 Hammer Hunter, I ended up with 175 LRX, 73.3g RL23, ADG, CCI 250, 3.360 OAL @ 3100fps. The Hammer was the best load by far (1/4 moa) but it was too much pressure, and backing it off spread the groups. I opted for the 175, shooting sub-moa, so it works. I may try another load if components get more available, but at this point, that is the load I will be using.Tikka T3X 300WM, stock bolt, trigger, bottom metal, and mag
22" CarbonSix Featherlite 1:9 twist (planning on 175g LRX)
Mesa Precision Arms Altitude Stock
Leupold VX5-HD 3-15x44 Windplex with ZL (tally single piece X-Low mounts)
WIll have a Ross Muzzle Break (self-time) when in Cali, and use my dad's Banish 30 can when out of state
Sits at 8.3lbs as pictured (unloaded)
Sitting at just around $3300 with the Muzzle Break (not the Can). I think you can get something similar from some custom makers out there, and save some time. Might be a bit more $, but likely not much. I did ike the experience of making this happen though. Now I'll drop another $200 easy on load development
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I'm running an Atlasworx for 3.715 AICS on one Tikka. I don't find the fit, finish or design to be an issue, but I do agree that the mag catch lever is too long; easy enough to fix, though. Took enough inletting to fit it. Overall it does it's job well.I bought an atlasworx bottom metal and thought it sucked because the metal around the bow edges was so angular and sharp it felt horrible, the color on it was very light compared to the action, and the large protruding lever to release the mag was always getting accidentally tripped by my hand while carrying the rifle. So I would not recommend that one. The high desert rifle works guard looks pretty nice although in the pictures it looks like the guard bow edges would be sharp as well. It could be smooth up pretty easily if you have any kind of metal finishing ability. I filed down the corners on my Atlas works guard and then polished it and had it cerakoted. That improved the feel and look of it greatly.
That’s bitchin man!My latest....
• Caliber: 30 Nosler
• Action: Tikka T3x
• Barrel: 26” Proof Sendero Lite 1:10
• Stock: Manners EH1-A
• Bottom Metal: RedSnake nEXTgen TRG Bottom Metal
• Cerakote: Tungsten (action and stock)
• Scope: Tangent Theta 5-25 with Spuhr one piece mount
I have the ACC with all the internal weights and some home made exterior weights. I can get it up around 23 lbs and it balances great. I just picked up a HNT26 but I haven't put a rifle in it yet.Latest update to my tikka game gun. Should have gone this route from the get go.
MDT ACC chassis. Makes me want to order a hnt 26 to try
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Anyone in here add flush cups to the factory tikka stock?
I was just made awaretVhis week that they'll be offering the VG in LH for Tikka. When available I'll give one a try.Just an opinion but I feel an aftermarket stock gives you better recoil management, balance, and overall comfort. I wouldn't go back to factory.
My Tikka in 7 SAUM has worn a Mesa Precision Altitude and I really like it. But wanted to try one of the new Stocky VG stocks because they are so ultralight. It came with the recoil lug at 22.4 ounces. The gel coat on it was very glossy so I did a little sponge and then a matte clearcoat to tone it down. The rifle with the scope comes in at 7 lbs 10.1 oz. which will be nice to carry in the field.
One other alteration was that the LOP came in at 13 1/4 so I added a kick-eez 1/4" spacer and it feels right. Most stock everything just drops right in with no smithing required.
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I am currently trying to decide between a mesa and stocky stock right now and one thing I have read about the stocky is it doesn't have pillars and is soft around where the action mates with the stock. Did you have any issues?Just an opinion but I feel an aftermarket stock gives you better recoil management, balance, and overall comfort. I wouldn't go back to factory.
My Tikka in 7 SAUM has worn a Mesa Precision Altitude and I really like it. But wanted to try one of the new Stocky VG stocks because they are so ultralight. It came with the recoil lug at 22.4 ounces. The gel coat on it was very glossy so I did a little sponge and then a matte clearcoat to tone it down. The rifle with the scope comes in at 7 lbs 10.1 oz. which will be nice to carry in the field.
One other alteration was that the LOP came in at 13 1/4 so I added a kick-eez 1/4" spacer and it feels right. Most stock everything just drops right in with no smithing required.
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The mesa's I have and have used for other's projects have all been great. No experience with the Stocky's VG; however, they've just announced that they'll be offering them for Tikka in LH, so I plan to get one to try when I can.I am currently trying to decide between a mesa and stocky stock right now and one thing I have read about the stocky is it doesn't have pillars and is soft around where the action mates with the stock. Did you have any issues?
I am currently trying to decide between a mesa and stocky stock right now and one thing I have read about the stocky is it doesn't have pillars and is soft around where the action mates with the stock. Did you have any issues?
I think it is a fairly new offering and they are working on adding options but do not know if pillars will be one of those options. They just recently added finishes other than bare carbon.The mesa's I have and have used for other's projects have all been great. No experience with the Stocky's VG; however, they've just announced that they'll be offering them for Tikka in LH, so I plan to get one to try when I can.
Surprised they don't offer pillars as an add on.
Could you measure from the front of the bottom metal to the end of the stock? I'm wanting to know if one of SRS arca hunters rails will fit.Just an opinion but I feel an aftermarket stock gives you better recoil management, balance, and overall comfort. I wouldn't go back to factory.
My Tikka in 7 SAUM has worn a Mesa Precision Altitude and I really like it. But wanted to try one of the new Stocky VG stocks because they are so ultralight. It came with the recoil lug at 22.4 ounces. The gel coat on it was very glossy so I did a little sponge and then a matte clearcoat to tone it down. The rifle with the scope comes in at 7 lbs 10.1 oz. which will be nice to carry in the field.
One other alteration was that the LOP came in at 13 1/4 so I added a kick-eez 1/4" spacer and it feels right. Most stock everything just drops right in with no smithing required.
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Overall length of the stock is 29 inches. From the top of the bottom metal inlet to the tip of the forearm is 9 inches.Could you measure from the front of the bottom metal to the end of the stock? I'm wanting to know if one of SRS arca hunters rails will fit.
Changed it up a bit. KRG blem stock upgrade and scope swapped.View attachment 445868
Just some stock mods. Vertical grip, a proper cheek weld, some negative drop at heel on the comb, and raising the butt pad more inline with the recoil impulse.
PVA is a barrel nut prefit?PVA prefit update. Headspaced fine. 2 boxes of Berger factory. Started ugly, got better by the end. Below is 10 rounds, 1 was me, but there are 10 in there.
Hopefully it likes 105 hybrids.
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