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Cracked stock on a T3X Lite
Looking for a little help. Has anyone performed a repair/weld on a Tikka plastic stock? I screw up on the weekend and cracked my stock on the stock around the comb area. There are two cracks about 1.5” long each and I would like to do a repair.
Couple of questions:
1. What is the stock made of as I would like to get the proper epoxy/glue for the repair.
2. Anyone done this successfully and have any feedback or tips?
3. Is a crack in the comb structural? Ie. should I even worry about it? Maybe some heavy duty tape and some camp wrap and call it an experience? (Chambered in a 6.5 Creedmoor) -
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That’s a tough call. I would be inclined to find a used plastic replacement stock if you are ok with the original. They can usually be found cheaply on EBay.
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Direct quote from Tikka:
“Hi, the material is injection molded polypropylene glass fiber composite.”
So it looks like the next move is some plastic welding. I’ll post an update when I get it done.If this does not work I will be going the route of a direct replacement Tikka stock.
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Take some pictures of the process if you can.
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Completed the repair with great results. Seems as strong as new. Basically followed the crack with a sharp point soldering iron and the folded the molten material back over on itself.
Sorry for no pics of the actual process but things happened pretty quick and didn’t want to have it cool on me while working it.
I’ll get some before and after pics up soon.
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Glad you’ve got it sorted , you could take the recoil pad off and see if you could get some expanding foam inside just for a bit more support
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Glad you found an inexpensive solution!
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I have two T3 Varmint stocks sitting on my workbench.
Took them off my T3 .223 and ,22-250 when I shifted to MDT chassis.
If you are interested I'll send you one just for the cost of shipping.
Northlight
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Nice offer Northlight!
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I have two T3 Varmint stocks sitting on my workbench.
Took them off my T3 .223 and ,22-250 when I shifted to MDT chassis.
If you are interested I'll send you one just for the cost of shipping.
Northlight
That’s awesome. Really do appreciate the offer. Love the support!!!
I’m going to pass though as my fox worked quite well and actually looking at selling the rifle.
Thanks again Northlight!
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BTW….here are a few pics of before and after the fix. Cosmetically not the prettiest but has worked extremely well. You also can’t see it when the rifle is assembled.
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