Tikka T3X Hunter Wood Stock Modifications

[vishnevian]

The feel of a wood stock or the practicality of a vertical grip? Why not both?

DIY Tikka T3X vertical grip install on a Tikka Hunter walnut stock:

 

[tall]

I’ve toyed around with similar ideas. Do you have pictures of the stock modifications under the grip?

 

[HighUintas]

Nice work! I've thought about doing the same but worried about weakening the grip area too much.

 

[MarkOrtiz]

I love that! Great Job!!

 

[vishnevian]

I’ve toyed around with similar ideas. Do you have pictures of the stock modifications under the grip?

Unfortunately do not. I ended up using some epoxy to attach the new grip to the wood (+ one screw). But I pretty much just used a chisel to make the shape that the synthetic stock has underneath

 

[vishnevian]

Nice work! I've thought about doing the same but worried about weakening the grip area too much.

The walnut was surprisingly stiff and actually extremely hard to carve with a sharp chisel. I had the same concern but am no longer worried about it after going through the process.

 

[Moose83]

That's very interesting.... thanks for sharing!