Tikka T3x Stock Replacement - UPR vs B&C

[Plaz]

Am wanting to replace the stock on a T3x CTR. Trying to decide between a UPR takeoff stock or a B&C. Would the UPR stock be better than a B&C stock? Or, visa-versa?

By the way, not interested in a KRG, MDT, etc. Don’t want a chassis.

Thanks.

 

[Plaz]

Also, how do the HS Precisions stocks compare to these two?

Thanks again.

 

[matthewmt]

IMO, if the UPR stock is less I would opt for that.

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[wind gypsy]

I don’t see how a KRG bravo or echo is any less a “stock” than the UPR stock. UPR looks decent but never used one. I do really like the bravos.

 

[Plaz]

I don’t see how a KRG bravo or echo is any less a “stock” than the UPR stock. UPR looks decent but never used one. I do really like the bravos.

Not saying the UPR is a better stock than the Bravo. Just saying I don’t want a chassis.

 

[Fightswithbadgers]

Also, how do the HS Precisions stocks compare to these two?

Thanks again.

I have always felt that HS precision is a better quality stock than what B&C produces. That being said I own 2 B&C stocks and they are definitely an upgrade from a stock tikka.

 

[T28w]

Have you looked at the echo? They appear extremely similar to upr stock. echo uses factory tikka mags also.

 

[Fightswithbadgers]

Sorry I haven’t, I’ll do some research!

 

[wind gypsy]

Not saying the UPR is a better stock than the Bravo. Just saying I don’t want a chassis.

What is your distinction between chassis and stock?

 

[Plaz]

I read that the B&C stock has an integrated recoil lug in its’ aluminum bedding block. That’s concerning. I wouldn’t think an aluminum recoil lug would stand up to the recoil over time.

 

[Macintosh]

i think your definition of a chassis is suspect. A chassis is simply a machined metal inlet that the action sits into, example manners stocks with a mini-chassis. The b&c is a mini chassis with a sporter stock built around it, just like the manners. A bravo is more or less the exact same thing with a more adjustable/modular stock built around it, like a half-way point between a stock and a full-on chassis such as a MPA or MDT chassis like you see on a lot of PRS rifles. Aside from weight and “squareness”, much of the difference is at least in large part cosmetic. Someone will get their underwear in a bunch over that, there are legit functional differences due to the shape, but often favoring the chassis over the stock. Regardless, It doesnt sound like a chassis per se is what you dont want, what exactly is it that you dont like about a chassis? That might help focus replies on what youre looking for.

The krg echo might be one to check out—it’ll be like a sporterized version of a bravo.
Re the b&c recoil lug. How much will this gun get shot? What cartridge is it?

 

[General RE LEE]

UPR fits my needs perfectly. I really like the stock for its function and simplicity.

 

[sdupontjr]

OR, just stick it in a regular tikka stock. Love mine.