Tikka t3x Replacing all MIM Parts? Which Upgrades?

[alexinc]

I'm looking to get into deer/elk hunting, coming from waterfowl/upland birds.

Eyeing a Tikka t3x Lite Stainless 20" in 308. Nightforce NX6 2-12x42 for the optic. Unknown Munitions for the rings.

But now I am learning that there are all sorts of MIM parts in the Tikka. I hate MIM. Am I insane to replace them, or at least most of them? So far I am looking at the bottom metal, bolt shroud, bolt stop. So far, just looking at Mountain Tactical for most of the parts. That said, anyone have experience with the Beretta bottom metal? Looks to be OEM and possibly just made by MT themselves, rebranded?

Is it worth the extra couple hundred bucks to upgrade these parts?

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Why don’t you try it out as is first and see if you REALLY care, they work just fine as is.

 

[4cMuley]

Vertical grip is definitely an upgrade that I like but yea, they work just fine as is. Float the barrel if necessary. Spend the money on ammo. Degrease and torque everything down to spec or a smidge more (imo).

I’ll never talk someone out of building a gun they love/want though. Happy shooting!

Edit - you already have a great scope picked out!

 

[h2so4]

Nope. put that $$$ into a suppressor.

 

[alexinc]

Nope. put that $$$ into a suppressor.

Live in CA, unfortunately.

 

[N2TRKYS]

What is MIM?

 

[Shortschaf]

You are insane to think a billet bolt shroud or bottom metal will be more functional than factory. I think I have heard of guys breaking bolt stops(?) so go nuts on that one I guess. But I wouldnt worry about it.

 

[UncleNommies]

What is MIM?

I was going to ask the same question..

 

[Angrycaveman]

I don’t like MIM…so I dont buy Tikka

 

[Mtslackcountry]

Mountain tactical mags and bottom metal a junk. The bottom metal doesn’t hold mags reliably. Facts

 

[AZ Gator]

What is MIM?

I was going to ask the same question..

MIM = metal injection molding