Ultralight Tikka .300WM Build: Seeking advice on folding stocks/cheek weld.

[DCWrinkler]

I have been putting together a Tikka T3x in .300 WM for an upcoming backcountry hunt. I currently have it set up with:

Rail: Salmon River Solutions 20 MOA rail
Rings: Hawkins Ultra Light Tactical (Low)
Optic: Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44

As it sits in the standard Tikka synthetic stock, the scope is too high for proper eye alignment when I have a solid cheek weld. I have to "hover" my head to get a clear picture.

I eventually want to upgrade the stock and I’ve been looking closely at the Peak 44 Bastion. I love the weight and the vertical grip, but since it has a fixed negative comb, I’m worried I’ll run into the same height issue.

Has anyone run this specific setup (Tikka + 20 MOA rail + Hawkins lows) with the Bastion?
Does the Bastion’s comb sit significantly higher than the factory Tikka stock?
If you had this issue, did you jump to something with an adjustable riser like the MDT HNT26 or is there a lightweight "hack" for the Bastion that doesn't ruin the ergonomics?
Thanks for any insight!

 

[WeiserBucks]

Have you shot it yet?

 

[DCWrinkler]

Have you shot it yet?

I have not, I just put it together yesterday and haven't had a chance yet.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Shooting will tell you what you want to know, as long as you go into it with an open mind. You may want a different stock and you may not.

 

[grfox92]

Does this rifle have a brake or a suppressor?

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[DCWrinkler]

Shooting will tell you what you want to know, as long as you go into it with an open mind. You may want a different stock and you may not.

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I just know looking down the sight right now I need to raise my head to see through the scope and I lose a good cheek weld.

Does this rifle have a brake or a suppressor?

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Not yet, I plan on getting a Scythe-ti