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TIKKA FEEDBACK
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Its difficult to go wrong with a modern Tikka.
The barrels are well finished, the triggers are easily adjustable, they feed properly, the actions are smooth to operate and shoot very well.
The only thing I don't care for is the recoil lug setup, but they shoot very well in spite(perhaps because) of that bit of engineering.
If you've found one at a price you like - buy it.
The barrels are well finished, the triggers are easily adjustable, they feed properly, the actions are smooth to operate and shoot very well.
The only thing I don't care for is the recoil lug setup, but they shoot very well in spite(perhaps because) of that bit of engineering.
If you've found one at a price you like - buy it.
IndyGunworks
Grandmaster
could you elaborate on what you dont like about the recoil lug setup? if i remember right its an integral recoil lug.
The recoil lug stays with the stock, it fits into a milled recess (slot) in the bottom of the receiver when everything is correctly aligned.
I've had three friend/acquaintances now that have complained of how poorly their Tikka performed. Two of the three had already been convinced by internet experts that the barrels were shot out.
Disassembling and reassembling the stock with the action properly seated on the recoil lug took care of all of three.
It has become rather entertaining seeing the used Tikka T-3's at the gun shows - the barreled actions should sit firmly down into the stocks, if there is a considerable gap between the barrel and barrel channel (provided some jackleg hasn't been sanding on it), and/or the action looks like it is sitting at an angle to the top flat surface of the stock - the recoil lug isn't seated properly in the action.
Unfortunately, I haven't seen anyone giving these misassembled rifles away - but it isn't any secret why they are for sale. It is a shame someone gave up on them, even more so if they realized they did it to themselves.
I've had three friend/acquaintances now that have complained of how poorly their Tikka performed. Two of the three had already been convinced by internet experts that the barrels were shot out.
Disassembling and reassembling the stock with the action properly seated on the recoil lug took care of all of three.
It has become rather entertaining seeing the used Tikka T-3's at the gun shows - the barreled actions should sit firmly down into the stocks, if there is a considerable gap between the barrel and barrel channel (provided some jackleg hasn't been sanding on it), and/or the action looks like it is sitting at an angle to the top flat surface of the stock - the recoil lug isn't seated properly in the action.
Unfortunately, I haven't seen anyone giving these misassembled rifles away - but it isn't any secret why they are for sale. It is a shame someone gave up on them, even more so if they realized they did it to themselves.
IndyGunworks
Grandmaster
as always, thank you and repped
baldguy637
Expert
I bought a T-3 Lite Stainless in .243 a couple of years ago and LOVE it. Shoots great, sub MOA groups. Best gun for the money imho. Tikka is made by Sako, need i say more.
