Tikka recoil lug seating question

[RogerSanchez]

Is it really obvious when a Tikka action isn't seated properly on the recoil lug? I'm guessing a tell tale sign would be the small "pressure relief hole" on the left side of the action would seem to be higher than normal - or the barrel would be free floated at a more exaggerated level. Any other obvious signs or tips? This is my first Tikka and I upgraded to the Mountain tactical recoil lug. I hate this recoil lug design. Thanks guys

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Start the action just forward of the recoil lug, bounce the butt of the stock on the floor/work bench it should snap together like a really well shooting Lego.

Edit: don’t forget to squeeze the action and stock together simultaneously

And yes to all the other signs you listed as being other note worthy things to look for.

 

[mtnbound]

Is it really obvious when a Tikka action isn't seated properly on the recoil lug? I'm guessing a tell tale sign would be the small "pressure relief hole" on the left side of the action would seem to be higher than normal - or the barrel would be free floated at a more exaggerated level. Any other obvious signs or tips? This is my first Tikka and I upgraded to the Mountain tactical recoil lug. I hate this recoil lug design. Thanks guys

You are correct in your assumptions about the recoil lug.

 

[Castle Rock]

Just jiggle the barreled action back and forward a bit, it is clearly obvious

 

[Dave_S]

You can also reference the bolt release, the ejection port, and the stampings on the receiver. It should be pretty obvious when its set onto the recoil lug though.