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From my research, you have to change the barrel nut.  Otherwsie, it's the https://blklblbipod.com/products/

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My gawd… how long is that barrel.  Looks like you're halfway to the target.

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Ericbc7 – You're not married, are you?  Or do you have a hideaway for new firearms?  My wife gets suspicious anything I rearrange weapons in the gun-safes.  She assumes I'm making room for a new purchase. 😉

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IMO – Not many of the brand-unique forums, e.g., Beretta, Remington, Mossberg, SigArms, etc., do well as a standalone but persevere on sub-forms, e.g., Snipers Hide, AR15.COM, 1911.COM, etc.

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If enough people complained maybe Beretta/Tikka would send out replacement springs.  Like with the bad-design/placement of the A1 QD swivel hole on the stock, if no one complains… ???

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A spring change? Part number? ???

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My LH A1 has a Spuhr 4602 20MOA with Vortex Razor 4.5-25, very happy with combination, SOLID.  Adjusted trigger for lighter pull, Sterk bolt, Pic M-LOK rail for bipod.

Lapua brass, CCI BR4, 140gr ELD-M, breaking in barrel and starting load workup.  H4350 – 3x fouling shots, clean.  41.1gr, +.2gr till 41.9gr, clean after each load.

NOTE: 3 shots only for each load.

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LH Rifle came in.  The only difference is the left hand receiver/bolt, folding stock mount, and cheek piece.  They even used the same buffer tube and stock.

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Please, quit beating a dead horse.  The issue, pro or con no longer serves any useful purpose.  :-X

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I believe Sako is providing a generic T3x manual for the A1.  The A1 employs quick-detach swivel mounts on the stock and the accessory M-LOK quick-detach swivel mount for the handguard.  You have to purchase a M-LOK swivel stud or picatinny rail mount for bipods.  Here is a compromise – GrovTec Bipod Stud Mount M-Lok

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A Harris bipod, preferably with lock handle for swivel, or a Primos shooting monopod would work.  I think a monopod is better for hunting.  Scopes selection to budget, game, shooting, hunting environment, target distance, etc.  Sorry, your question on scopes is equivalent to “I want a automobile.”  More info is needed.

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Anyone posting, please provide as much info as possible.  Just saying .308 or not providing barrel length,  stride case brand, primer small or large makes it difficult  to provide load data and often dangerous if duplication  is attempted.

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I thought the same thing.  I posted a few items but until my rifle arrives…

Maybe Snipers Hide Tikka forum where people go.  I see daily postings.

If it wasn't form the spam traffic in Korean the forum would be dead. ::)

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Thanks, I agree, that sounds about right.  And the same for the barrel plate, at least until we hear otherwise.  I'm going to keep pushing Sako/Tikka/Beretta.

I just found out from my dealer my LH A1 won't be available until Aug/Sep.  :-

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Conaso…  Sorry, I meant to include a response to your disassembly question.  Yes, you have to remove the hand guard, lock plate, and then the action/receiver screws.  The first time it seemed like a bit of a pain in the arse, but having done it several times it's not that much of an issue.

You'll need a T25 torx bit/wrench for the screws on the guard and barrel nut.  And a 5mm allen for the receiver screws (62 ft lbs).

I think the spring retaining/adjustment screw is 2mm or 2.5mm.

Check my specs on the tools and torque specs before you start on it.

Thanks for the info.  I have the necessary tools.  Do you have the specs for the handguard and barrel nut retainer screws?

I asked Beretta but never received  a reply.

BTW – I think you meant 62 in/lbs for the action screws.