Tikka Shooters | Downrange | Activity https://tikkashooters.com/members/downrange/activity/ Activity feed for Downrange. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:03:28 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.5.40 en-US 30 hourly 2 c4bfa9cd44afb2d922c148a847db4f3a Downrange replied to the discussion Tikka T3 Polymer Stock - Gap Normal? in the forum General Discussion https://tikkashooters.com/discussion/tikka-t3-polymer-stock-gap-normal/#post-45963 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:12:23 -0600 Reply to Tikka T3 Polymer Stock - Gap Normal?

CP2016,

Mine has the same gap, so you’re ok. The recoil lug will index the action correctly in the stock every time.

]]> 08445ad78006a0acc242ee5e09dd7404 Downrange started the discussion Magazine length and bullet seating .308 Win. in the forum General Discussion https://tikkashooters.com/discussion/magazine-length-and-bullet-seating-308-win/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:58:07 -0600 Magazine length and bullet seating .308 Win.

I’m starting to reload for my Tikka T3X in .308 Win. I have selected a bullet seating that is just short of the lands. But when I went to load it in the magazine it was proud by .15″. So, it’s too long for the factory magazine.

Are there any tricks to modifying the magazine to allow for a greater OAL?

How about aftermarket mags?

Yes I need the full…

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]]> 7d33816239c4b05c9d7dfd66dc8c3efc Downrange replied to the discussion T3x bolt lock up in the forum General Discussion https://tikkashooters.com/discussion/t3x-bolt-lock-up/#post-45608 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:02:13 -0600 Reply to T3x bolt lock up

Jimmy,

Another idea. Try the same the same procedure with a dummy round and see if it still wiggles. It may be fine when chambered with a shell pushing back against the lugs. If you lack a dummy round, try a live one at your range or other safe environment.

]]> d6cbd5cfc02d37ad60263ad85a761956 Downrange replied to the discussion T3x bolt lock up in the forum General Discussion https://tikkashooters.com/discussion/t3x-bolt-lock-up/#post-45607 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:52:07 -0600 Reply to T3x bolt lock up

Jimmy,

I read your post and tried the identical pushing on my T3x Lite 308 and there was no movement at all. I tried it both with the rifle cocked and de-cocked, and still no movement. My rifle has very tight headspace and I have to use a some extra force to close the bolt on some types of ammo. Maybe that has something to do with it.

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