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  • b789

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    February 22, 2013 at 11:49 am in reply to: Muzzle brake?
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    I can thoroughly recommend both the SSG Mini-extreme and the APA “Little Bastard”
    Get your smith to thread the barrel, time the brake and your gtg.

  • b789

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    February 22, 2013 at 11:41 am in reply to: Best Bolt Shroud/Handle Upgrade Kit
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    The HSS kit is excellent!

    The Lumley Arms kit is “more” excellent.

    Good choice nevertheless. You'll have no problems with the HSS.

  • b789

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    October 4, 2012 at 8:28 am in reply to: New Tikka owner with questions.
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    I forgot to mention the 1 inch Limbsaver fitted to the Helmic arms Tactical Thumbhole stock also played a substantial part in reducing the felt recoil of the 300WM!

  • b789

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    October 4, 2012 at 8:18 am in reply to: New Tikka owner with questions.
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    Hopefully I can make a meaningful contribution!

    I have the T3 Super Varmint in  300WM. Early on I disposed of the light plastic stock in favor of a sturdy laminated stock from Chad Helmic- the Tactical Thumbhole.
    The extra weight of the stock has significantly reduced the “felt” recoil.
    Secondly, I had a local gunsmith here near home thread a Surefire Muzzle brake on for me. I don't recall the serial number. In any case they have a new series out now.
    The combination of the heavier stock and the MB now has the 300Wm behaving like a “kitten”!! I could shoot it all day ( not that I do!) without any fatigue or sore shoulder.
    You and your near shooting partners absolutely require  First Class hearing protection as it now has a very loud report and substantial concussive wave either side of the shooter.

    As a gunsmith is not available to you I'd refer you to Jason's recommendation for the clamp on MB.
    I'd also recommend a new stock from the performance centre. Preferably not a light “Tube” stock as I don't believe you will have any discernible recoil reduction benefit. I can recommend Chad's stocks.
    The GRS isn't quite as heavy however my GRS is going on a 7mm08, so the increase in weight isn't as important with the smaller caliber.
    I really do enjoy shooting my T3 after the mods.
    I hope this may have helped.
    Good luck!