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T3x tactical not free floating ???
T3x tactical not free floating ???
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Hi guys just got my new T3X tactical in 300 wm with phos 24'' barrel.. Grear looking rifle except the barrel doesnt look free floating all the way down to the action.. Ive checked with a dollar bill and it stop 2-3 inches in front on the action just about where tje chamber seems to end.. Previoulys I had a T3 laminated ss in 30-06 and it was free floating all the way to the recoil lug.. Is it normal or should I dremel it ?? Havent shot it yet but just to have the peace of mind.
Thanks in advance
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Ummmmm,
I'd shoot it first. -
If it was my rifle I'd remove the material that's stopping the barrel being fully floated
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Pretty common with the synthetic stocks, some are better then others with clearance in the barrel channel.
Shoot it first and if good its up to you if you want to play with. I've found my Tikka rifles all shoot better on consecutive shots with free floated barrels right to the action. Especially the big calibers when barrel heats up quick.
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Finally shot it and it does some stringing… So I decided to free float it.. I'll see what it does.
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See my other post. On the synthetic stocks Tikka uses a contact point to tension the fore end of the stock against the barrel. As in the Sako A7's, this is done to prevent cracks in the stock. In my case, it was done at the expense of accuracy. 2″ groups at 100 yard, not including the fliers with were a 2:5… Needless to say, I've sent it back to Beretta USA.
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