B&C Tikka t3 stock question

[TKellogg]

I've done a search here and on the internet but can't seem to find pictures or a good answer.

Can the barrel channel be opened up to accept a varmint contour?

 

[groundhogbuster]

Re: B&C Tikka t3 stock question

I think the BC's (Medalist) are a bit more rigid, at least the Rem models are than the HSP, and my smith opened up an HSP Varmint stock to take a ..925" Hart brrl. But the factory brrl was .830". I guess it all depends how much material you have to work with, but I'd rather have a BC stock made for a varmint contour. My HSP still floats the Hart nicely, but you can squeeze hard enough and the stock flexes more than I'd like.

 

[GUNNER75]

Re: B&C Tikka t3 stock question

I don't believe you would be satisfied with the rail thickness once you open it up to accept that contour. Unfortunately I don't have one of those action assemblies in hand or I would run it and photo for you.

 

[TKellogg]

Re: B&C Tikka t3 stock question

That's what I figured but was hoping that I might be able to get away with it. Why don't they make a varmint contour stock....

 

[GUNNER75]

Re: B&C Tikka t3 stock question

Have one on the books, but OEM and Custom OEM takes priority. We have about 15 new models on the way but they keep getting pushed out.

 

[Tikka260]

Re: B&C Tikka t3 stock question

Yes it can and I've done it, works great. However; the Mcmillan options are far superior.