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Tikka T3 accuracy issues
I bought a new Tikka T3 Lite Stainless in 7mag. It shoots all over the place. I had a Nikon Prostaff 5 on it with DNZ rings and was unable to zero it. I sent the scope back thinking it was the problem. They repaired it and I mounted it again, same problem. The rifle shot all over the place (8″ groups at 100 yards). I switched ammo from 175 grain core lokts to match grade HSM 165 grain. Same thing, shot all over the place. I sent the scope back a second time and then put a cheap Pentax on it that a buddy had. I only had 7 rounds, sighting it in with 4 but did not shoot any more once I hit the bulls eye so not sure if it wouldv'e grouped. I then sold my Nikon and bought a Meopta Meopro and mounted it with DNZ rings. I tried sighting it in and was able to get close to bullseye but was shooting 4-8″ groups at 100 yards from a rest that was completely inconsistent. What do you guys think may be the problem?
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First make sure the barrel is not touching the stock , if it's touching sand the stock back a little at a time until you can get a $/€/£ bill/ note all the way down
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Are you able to have someone else shoot it?
The T3's are suppose to be able to group to within 1moa – with the right ammo.
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Stock is not touching anywhere. 3 different people have shot it all with same results. I have eliminated all variables. I guess my question is, has anyone else had this same issue and what did Beretta do about? I am 99% sure mine is a lemon.
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If your sure it's a lemon send it back , I don't know where you are but where I am in England we have the sale of goods act , and with what you said it needs sending back , but just do a search of past treads they just might be something else mentioned that you could try ie recoil lug , toque setting
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Not sure if you've checked the crown, but if there's even a little chip it'll throw rounds all over. Since it's new I'd assume it doesn't, but you can never be sure. You might also check the throat to see if the stainless was poor and it lost a flake of steel in that area. Because of the crystalline structure of stainless, it'll flake instead of pit like cro-moly does.
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Ive checked the crown but not the throat. I emailed Beretta, they responded with “Whats your serial number?” Maybe they made a bad batch of barrels or something. Who knows..
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Also, remove your recoil out and inspect it. High recoiling calibers like the 7 mag make short work of the aluminum factory lug. If it has and upside down trapezoid indented into it, your action will move in the stock after every shot.
We've saved many T3s from the chopping block with our replacement lugs.
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Also, make sure your action screws are torqued to spec. If the action has been out of the stock, the rifle could be off the lug or fitting loose.
It's a rare moment when a T3 doesn't leave the factory in working order.
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I suspect my torque could be off on the action screws. I didnt have a torque wrench so I ordered one last night, should be here Tuesday. What is the inch pounds to torque? Ive seen anywhere between 35-50. I will check the recoil lug before I torque it to spec. I had a tikk3 t3 in .270 and never had a problem with it, wish I still had it 🙁
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35in/lbs on wood and laminate
45-50in/lbs on the plastic stocksYou can play with that a bit and see what your rifle likes.
Definitely check that lug. The WSMs, 7 mag, and 25-06 really show issues early on with lug damage. Out of the box is still pretty strange…
Jason
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Well here is the update: Beretta charged me $70 to check for any accuracy problems (keep in mind rifle is still under warranty and was purchased in September 2014) and they found nothing wrong with the rifle. I'm at a loss for words, what in the hell do I do with the thing? How would you all handle this whole situation?
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No comment on Berreta QC.
But if I had a rifle shooting over 3 moa I would sell it right now. The $100 or so you lose will be more than made up by the unknown cost of getting it right. That said, you will have to live with selling a lemon…but if Berreta won't stand behind its product…Get the same gun in same calibre, if it doesn't shoot in 1 moa then you are the variable and we can help.
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Hrm…Tikka guarantees 1MOA. Seems like Beretta needs to stand behind that, being as how they are the parent company. Keep moving up the chain at Beretta USA until someone takes ownership of the issue. What you are asking isn't unreasonable.
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Beretta customer service is one of the worst on the planet.
Ship the rifle to our shop with the ammo you are using. We'll see if we can get to the bottom of it.
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Beretta customer service is one of the worst on the planet.
Ship the rifle to our shop with the ammo you are using. We'll see if we can get to the bottom of it.
And THAT is why Tikka Performance is awesome. Among several other reasons.
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