Shout out for High Desert Rifle Works for Tikka Bottom Metal

[Rusty Shackelford]

Recently purchased a T3x (thanks Rokslide) and a good buddy recommended High Desert Rifle Works for bottom metal components. Looked ‘em up and liked that they were a local New Mexico company and their stuff is made in the U.S.. As soon as I placed the order the owner Thomas reached out to say thanks. He even offered to come install it for me if I needed help. Received the piece today and I’m happy. Shipped with shims and a Torx bit and went in the gun easy. Keep them in mind if you’re in the market.

High Desert Rifle Works

Tikka T3 Bottom Metal Kalix Teknik Blackhound Optics

highdesertrifleworks.com

 

[TxxAgg]

I have the same one and really like it!

 

[fwafwow]

Thanks for this post. I was leaning towards High Desert for my RS Special, and this thread and some other posts helped save me lots of wasted time with analysis paralysis. Wait - now I can choose linear vs regular? And get cerakote and choose a color?! I count on a bit more wasted time.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Been using his Tikka bottom metal since I think 2016... I've built 6 Tikkas using his factory clone piece. Awesome guy and great product! He will even cerakote to whatever color you want if that's your thing.

I always buy a couple hats from him every year as well... Wearing one today actually.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Thanks for this post. I was leaning towards High Desert for my RS Special, and this thread and some other posts helped save me lots of wasted time with analysis paralysis. Wait - now I can choose linear vs regular? And get cerakote and choose a color?! I count on a bit more wasted time.

Linear for gloves on, regular for gloves off for me. Most of mine use the regular.

 

[fwafwow]

Linear for gloves on, regular for gloves off for me. Most of mine use the regular.

Thanks, that’s what I thought. Now debating color - which is obviously unnecessary. Hat looks cool, so I’m in for that too.

I usually hunt in the sweltering heat, but it can sometimes get cold enough for gloves.

But the WY trip I’ve been hoping for is starting to take shape. Which means linear. And maybe another rifle….

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve had it on my 30-06 for awhile now myself.

 

[Juan_ID]

Back when I got my first tikka and started looking for a replacement I was drawn to the linear for some reason. I preferred their stainless color to match the stainless actions but always kinda wanted an orange one for some reason haha. I then switched most my tikkas to aics and sold them with the stocks. Now that I’m back in the factory stocks/magazines I’ll get a couple linears at some point. Thomas is a great guy to chat with and has great customer service.

 

[fwafwow]

I preferred their stainless color to match the stainless actions but always kinda wanted an orange one for some reason haha.

Same for me for stainless, but also orange. Probably a combination that they show orange as the default custom color, it’s my favorite color and would really look different. I’d likely lose on resale, but I suck on “I can sell it later” follow through.

Thomas is a great guy to chat with and has great customer service.

It’s always good to find someone like that, especially if here.

 

[Reburn]

Ive got the high desert on my switch lug tikka and am really happy with it.

 

[NSI]

These are generally unnecessary, but I dig the linear or the Lumley Alaska for extra index room. The linear is micrometer-perfect to the t3x inlet. This is not true for all.

-J

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

It’s always good to find someone like that, especially if here.

Him offering to come over and install it for me is why I made the post. IMO a small gesture that means a lot.

That and it’s business in my home state which is rare.

 

[Grumman]

I’m really digging that stainless bottom metal look. Seems like a great product and company.


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[fwafwow]

Back when I got my first tikka and started looking for a replacement I was drawn to the linear for some reason. I preferred their stainless color to match the stainless actions but always kinda wanted an orange one for some reason haha. I then switched most my tikkas to aics and sold them with the stocks. Now that I’m back in the factory stocks/magazines I’ll get a couple linears at some point. Thomas is a great guy to chat with and has great customer service.

Still torn on orange (which would now sort of match my incoming grip), black (which makes the most sense) or to try to match it to the FDE on my can.

 

[NSI]

Here’s a black Linear on a Stocky for ya.

-J

 

[gbuz ee]

I know this is an old post but I just wanted to reiterate what great customer service High Desert Rifle Works has. I sent an email to them asking about a Kalix Teknik cheek riser botched install i did. 5 minutes later, Thomas was calling me. Long story short- he is fixing my mistake at no cost. He doesn't know it yet, but that phone call is also going to sell one of their bottom metal replacements. Thanks Thomas and High Desert Rifle Works!

 

[JDPAPA]

I have had similar experience with Thomas. Got bottom metal for my Tikka asap and he is awesome on follow up and checking on your purchase. Great guy.

 

[ChicagoBirder]

I’ve had it on my 30-06 for awhile now myself.

Does the aluminum color match the stainless barrel? I'm obsessive about such things and will get a black one if they don't.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Does the aluminum color match the stainless barrel? I'm obsessive about such things and will get a black one if they don't.

I think it does. I just got a Linley Arctic bottom metal for another gun so we will see how well that one matches.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Cool. Just ordered a silver one to match my stainless rifle.