Gunsmithing Ejection angle on Tikka T3

[jrob300]

I posted a similar question on the optics forum, but there may be more than one way to skin a cat.

I bought a Falcon 4-14 for my Tikka T3 two weeks ago and got out today to sight it in and test some 208 Amax loads. Fired the first round, cycled the bolt. No ejection. Huh? This rifle has never had ejection problems. 2nd round. Brass rattles around and comes to rest on top of the magazine.

Turns out the brass is hitting the windage knob and bouncing back on top of the magazine. The knobs are very large on this scope.

I'm using EGW 20 MOA base, Burris XTR low rings. I tried medium rings and that solves the problem. If I cant the scope left so the elev. knob is up about .100" brass will clear.

My question: is there an easy way to tune the ejection angle on this rifle, or am I stuck raising the scope so the brass will clear. Seems ridiculous.

John

 

[Wild_Bill]

Re: Ejection angle on Tikka T3

you cant modify the ejection angle your choice is use a diferent scope or use medium rings. Dont try and stuff with the rifles ejection.

 

[jrob300]

Re: Ejection angle on Tikka T3

This is the answer I expected, but no harm in asking. Really like the scope. REALLY big knobs.

Thanks for the help.

John