UM Tikka Bottom Metal

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I'd be curious with that also with some of the scopes like the sofa, lrts, etc that have giant windage caps and can cause problems.

Only one I've noticed it on so far is with an SWFA on my 280AI, the long case. 7-08 kicks out under a SWFA fine for me, 243 kicks out under a LRTS for me.

 

[lak2004]

Only one I've noticed it on so far is with an SWFA on my 280AI, the long case. 7-08 kicks out under a SWFA fine for me, 243 kicks out under a LRTS for me.

I haven't had any issues with a 6.5CM with an lrts yet either.

 

[Gonewest]

I did, turned out awesome

What fluting pattern is that?

 

[Hunter609]

What fluting pattern is that?

Slow twist

 

[Gonewest]

Anyone have thoughts on micro-slick vs nitride?

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Anyone have thoughts on micro-slick vs nitride?

Does the microslick / elite get everywhere or just the exterior?

 

[SloppyJ]

What's the feedback on the elite cerakote/microslick? Interested in getting an action and bolt done but I'd happily wait the extra few weeks for nitride if it's that much better. I have a savage that is cerakoted and it's not too bad but it's a savage. I don't want to compromise the feel of the action if nitride is the way to go for just a few more bucks and a little time.

Are there H series counterparts available that match the coloring? The elite colors are limited and I'd like to tie it together with some cerakote on the stock.

 

[Formidilosus]

What's the feedback on the elite cerakote/microslick? Interested in getting an action and bolt done but I'd happily wait the extra few weeks for nitride if it's that much better. I have a savage that is cerakoted and it's not too bad but it's a savage. I don't want to compromise the feel of the action if nitride is the way to go for just a few more bucks and a little time.

Nitride by far. The coatings greatly effect the bolt feel regardless of who does it.

 

[Brix8984]

Comments say rough price $300. Pre-order coming in a couple weeks and finished product in 2-3 months. No exact inside dem but they said min 3.5”

 

[Northman.]

Looks like a copy of what a Swedish gunsmith did years ago.

Uses Sauer 200 STR magazine, which there are hundreds of thousands of rifles here in Scandinavia, and millions of magazines. Feeds 6,5x55 and 308. But can accept 30-06 based cases.

Can see videos on his Facebook Page.

https://m.facebook.com/Vapensmen/videos/nytt-underbeslag-till-tikka-t3-sauer-200-str-magasin-f%C3%B6rsta-test-beslaget-ni-som/277004036842612/

 

[HighUintas]

That's a bit of a bummer. I thought and was hoping it was going to be a flush guard and mag closer to factory protrusion.

I guess it doesn't matter much for me though. My factory guards and mags work fine for my purposes

 

[Brix8984]

@Unknown Munitions any update on preorders?

 

[Sadler]

@Unknown Munitions any update on preorders?

They have them up on their site for pre order. Both the mags and the bottom metal. Says delivery timeframe is August -September.

 

[Adam S]

Any talks of making a 5 round or more magazine for the UM Bottom metal? 3 is great for most everything but target and plinking it would be nice to have a few extra rounds in there.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Any talks of making a 5 round or more magazine for the UM Bottom metal? 3 is great for most everything but target and plinking it would be nice to have a few extra rounds in there.

From the bottom metal description: "Standard mag holds 5 rounds, Magnum holds 4 rounds, mags do not rattle"

 

[Raygun15E]

Any update on the modular bolt? I’m sure it’s an engineering nightmare to a degree. Hoping it works out. I’d love to have a left handed .223 that I could switch to a 6CM!

 

[wyosam]

That's a bit of a bummer. I thought and was hoping it was going to be a flush guard and mag closer to factory protrusion.

I guess it doesn't matter much for me though. My factory guards and mags work fine for my purposes

Agree. Seems like fixing something that’s not broken. Plenty of options to ditch the plastic BM, and I have trouble finding a flaw in the factory magazines. Years ago when I handled my first Tikka, I thought they felt flimsy and hated the plastic. 10’s of thousands rounds later and zero flaws has convinced me. I’ve never even had an issue feeding a 6 Dasher with them.


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[HighUintas]

Agree. Seems like fixing something that’s not broken. Plenty of options to ditch the plastic BM, and I have trouble finding a flaw in the factory magazines. Years ago when I handled my first Tikka, I thought they felt flimsy and hated the plastic. 10’s of thousands rounds later and zero flaws has convinced me. I’ve never even had an issue feeding a 6 Dasher with them.


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The improvement is allowing a 3.5+ COL with no action modification. It would be awesome for an '06

 

[wyosam]

The improvement is allowing a 3.5+ COL with no action modification. It would be awesome for an '06

That is worthwhile if you need it I suppose. Would drive me nuts to carry though. Plenty of shorter cases out there that work great in Tikkas.


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