Admin Jason_McHann
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Hi Ultra
I haven't met a Tikka yet that couldn't be made to shoot great. That being said, some can get temperamental about ammo, action torque settings, and whether or not the stock is slightly touching the barrel 2-4 inches from the receiver.
My 223 shoots everything extremely well EXCEPT 75 or 80 grain A-Maxes. This is incredibly bizarre because I have never heard of a gun, with proper twist, that didn't like A-Maxes. Maybe it was my powder choice. It is just a quirk with the gun. Since it shoots Bergers to 800yds under half moa, I haven't worried too much about it.
As for an accurate stock, I would stay away from the B&C. We had one here that we planned on testing, but the craftsmanship and inlet design were so horrible that we decided to not change damaging one of our rifles.
Hunters seem to love them. This makes sense since most hunters don't put thousands of rounds of ammo through their guns each year and are typically looking for minute of deer accuracy to around 300 yards. There is NOTHING wrong with this. It is simply something I have observed.
The aftermarket stocks we have seen the best accuracy with are the Helmick Arms, GRS, and XLR systems. For looks and adjustability you can't beat the GRS. If tactical is what you are after the XLR is hard to beat.
More info can be found here: http://www.tikkaperformance.com/Tikka%20T3%20Aftermarket/Tikka%20T3%20Aftermarket%20Stock
All of these have an oversized recoil lug built into the stock for added rigidity.
Hope this helps!
Jason
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I'm trying to figure it out. I just bought a couple new guns, a new server for the site, and tons of inventory for the store…
If only this was for sale 2 months ago ;D
That and the wife would make me move in with Greg… and he smells kinda funny…
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Earlier this year I set up Yukon Al here the last new super varmint in the country. He recently took it bone stock to an FT/R match and placed second. I don't think he's missing the 2″ either. I am more than happy with the factory barrel.
Hope this helps.
To my knowledge, I've won every 600 yard F-TR match I've shot in in the last 4 weeks. Bone stock Super Varmint .223 shooting 80 gr Bergers…with only a 22X NF scope. I shot a 198-8X last week.
Al
Sorry to diminish your performance by saying you came in second.
If you ever want to sell that gun just give me a call… I'll be holding my breath. ;D
Jason
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First off welcome to the forum!
The HSM loads with Bergers in 168 or 180 are great. I would venture to say they might be one of the best loaded long range rounds available.
Keep us posted on how they work for you.
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There is a small point of contact to the stock about 3 inches in front of the receiver on some guns. My 270 had one and I simply cut it out.
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Hi Alton
The Super Varmint is a stainless varmint with adjustable comb available every else in the world except the US. A limited number came in a couple years ago and have been coveted by the Tikka community 🙂
I use Berger 80.5 Fullbore bullets on top of Winchester brass, varget, and Federal Match primers.
It holds half moa if I do my part.
The amaxes seem to work very well for everyone else. For some reason I couldn't get the 75 or 80 grainers to work for me.
I single load as well and the Bobsled has been a lifesaver for me!
Jason
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I like 6.5-20 for field use and higher for target use.
My .02
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It is plastic. It's just like the spacer that is behing the factory recoil pad.
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I shoot to 800 regularly and am building a 1000/1200/1740 range.
My 223 outperforms the Savage rifles in 26″ my friends own. Savage makes a great gun but I have never envied their extra 2″.
Earlier this year I set up Yukon Al here the last new super varmint in the country. He recently took it bone stock to an FT/R match and placed second. I don't think he's missing the 2″ either.
My 223 will be used in some long range matches here as soon as I get around to putting my new XLR chassis on it.
At some point I'll have a 30 or 32″ put on it for better performance at 1000. Until then I am more than happy with the factory barrel.
Hope this helps.
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Limbsaver adds about half an inch.
If you're feeling flush and want to keep the factory stock, Beretta sells a spacer for $45 each.
Or you can go aftermarket. The GRS and Helmick Tactical stock lines we sell have adjustable LOP
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I am drooling as I type this!
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I believe 10 rounds is the best we can do with our AI bottom metal kit.
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You do not need an aluminum bedding block for a T3. The recoil lug beds the action the same way each time.
Most of the higher end stocks that are made do not include a bedding block since that is simply a way to make up for bad craftsmanship.
A properly inletted stock will always out perform one with a bedding block.
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You could definitely have received a 2004 in 2006.
PM or call me 406-285-2371 and I'll send you the metric screws. We have tons with our EGW stock for the older T3s
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That's a tough one. It could be a number of things including how the action is fitting in the stock.
I found that my 270 wsm shoots best when torqued to 45 in/lbs in the rear and 40 in the front. Sako actually states that the torque settings should be closer to 55 in/lbs.
Another common issue is trigger pull. That would be more sporadic than what it sounds like you are experiencing.
One issue I had in another of my guns was that one of my ring screws came a little loose which shifted point of impact ever other shot.
