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mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
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Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
Here is a link directly to the A5 page on McMillan's website:
http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-stocks-tactical-stock-list.php#a5
It doesn't mention anything about the Tikka action, but if you contact McM's customer service dept, they can tell you what, if any, stocks that will inlet for the Tikka.
Also, Manners makes their MCS-T4 for the Tikka T3 in case you don't have any luck with McM.
Here is a link directly to the A5 page on McMillan's website:
http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-stocks-tactical-stock-list.php#a5
It doesn't mention anything about the Tikka action, but if you contact McM's customer service dept, they can tell you what, if any, stocks that will inlet for the Tikka.
Also, Manners makes their MCS-T4 for the Tikka T3 in case you don't have any luck with McM.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
Try sending JW Precision a pm. John will know if you can get one or not.
Try sending JW Precision a pm. John will know if you can get one or not.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a link directly to the A5 page on McMillan's website:
http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-stocks-tactical-stock-list.php#a5
It doesn't mention anything about the Tikka action, but if you contact McM's customer service dept, they can tell you what, if any, stocks that will inlet for the Tikka.
Also, Manners makes their MCS-T4 for the Tikka T3 in case you don't have any luck with McM. </div></div>
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". I will NEVER do business with them and will gladly share with others about their arrogant attitude.
I bought one of Tom Manner's first T4 stocks for the Tikka. I love it. Give the business to a great guy, you won't be disappointed.
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a link directly to the A5 page on McMillan's website:
http://mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-stocks-tactical-stock-list.php#a5
It doesn't mention anything about the Tikka action, but if you contact McM's customer service dept, they can tell you what, if any, stocks that will inlet for the Tikka.
Also, Manners makes their MCS-T4 for the Tikka T3 in case you don't have any luck with McM. </div></div>
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". I will NEVER do business with them and will gladly share with others about their arrogant attitude.
I bought one of Tom Manner's first T4 stocks for the Tikka. I love it. Give the business to a great guy, you won't be disappointed.
John
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
That's surprising.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
That's surprising.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
Is this true?
Especially about a rifle that shows more craftsmanship than typical U.S. manufacturers, sad to say?
C'mon McMillan, after all these years you guys are better than this. Don't be hiring that sort of jackassery to answer the phones for you - us longtimers will smell that crap and leave.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
Is this true?
Especially about a rifle that shows more craftsmanship than typical U.S. manufacturers, sad to say?
C'mon McMillan, after all these years you guys are better than this. Don't be hiring that sort of jackassery to answer the phones for you - us longtimers will smell that crap and leave.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
Contact Tom @ Manners, he is already inletting for Tikkas and he'll do you right.
Sad to hear that from McM...
Contact Tom @ Manners, he is already inletting for Tikkas and he'll do you right.
Sad to hear that from McM...
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
If that is their opinion, I wonder what qualifies a "real" rifle by their standards. My Tikka rifles have also shown themselves to be very reliable and with accuracy that is quite impressive for how inexpensive they are.
If that is their opinion, I wonder what qualifies a "real" rifle by their standards. My Tikka rifles have also shown themselves to be very reliable and with accuracy that is quite impressive for how inexpensive they are.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
thank for the information, i problebly will contact Tom..
i´m very happy about my tikka butt there were one problem, the barrel wasen´t floting.. and then is the customs, i don´t know if it is a problem to ship the stock becouse i live in Iceland
thank for the information, i problebly will contact Tom..
i´m very happy about my tikka butt there were one problem, the barrel wasen´t floting.. and then is the customs, i don´t know if it is a problem to ship the stock becouse i live in Iceland
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ScottyS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
Is this true?
Especially about a rifle that shows more craftsmanship than typical U.S. manufacturers, sad to say?
C'mon McMillan, after all these years you guys are better than this. Don't be hiring that sort of jackassery to answer the phones for you - us longtimers will smell that crap and leave. </div></div>
Yes, this is true. The guy I spoke to was an ass. Top notch. I've talked to others that have told me that McMillan can be a little big for their britches, so apparently this was not an isolated case.
John
p.s didn't mean to turn this into a piss on McMillan thread, but I wanted OP to have an example of *my* experience with two different vendors.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ScottyS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When I inquired at McMillan about inletting for my Tikka, I was told that I should, "get a real rifle". </div></div>
Is this true?
Especially about a rifle that shows more craftsmanship than typical U.S. manufacturers, sad to say?
C'mon McMillan, after all these years you guys are better than this. Don't be hiring that sort of jackassery to answer the phones for you - us longtimers will smell that crap and leave. </div></div>
Yes, this is true. The guy I spoke to was an ass. Top notch. I've talked to others that have told me that McMillan can be a little big for their britches, so apparently this was not an isolated case.
John
p.s didn't mean to turn this into a piss on McMillan thread, but I wanted OP to have an example of *my* experience with two different vendors.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmason</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thank for the information, i problebly will contact Tom..
i´m very happy about my tikka butt there were one problem, the barrel wasen´t floting.. and then is the customs, i don´t know if it is a problem to ship the stock becouse i live in Iceland </div></div>
Contact Tom. He'll tell you what to do, or if there are Int'l shipping issues.
I had them rough my stock and then pillar bedded and floated it myself. Mine was custom milled anyway because I have a Rem. 700 type lug on the action as opposed to the stock Tikka lug.
End product is a real shooter. Went out 2 weeks ago with my daughter, her boyfriend and his dad. Three shooters put 9 rds. into a ragged hole measuring less than .5" @ 100 yds.
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmason</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thank for the information, i problebly will contact Tom..
i´m very happy about my tikka butt there were one problem, the barrel wasen´t floting.. and then is the customs, i don´t know if it is a problem to ship the stock becouse i live in Iceland
</div></div>Contact Tom. He'll tell you what to do, or if there are Int'l shipping issues.
I had them rough my stock and then pillar bedded and floated it myself. Mine was custom milled anyway because I have a Rem. 700 type lug on the action as opposed to the stock Tikka lug.
End product is a real shooter. Went out 2 weeks ago with my daughter, her boyfriend and his dad. Three shooters put 9 rds. into a ragged hole measuring less than .5" @ 100 yds.
John
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No matter how good your products can be,if you have shitty customer services, your consumers will eventually find another vendor to service their needs. </div></div>
I'd like to believe this, but I'm greatly dismayed at the shear number of companies that routinely shit on their customers and no competitor sees fit to ride the CS bandwagon to success.
I worked for a major medical electronics company in the mid-90's who built their reputation on GREAT CS. Eventually, it became "too expensive" to support and we slowly but surely sold out to higher profits.
Where are the people of integrity?
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No matter how good your products can be,if you have shitty customer services, your consumers will eventually find another vendor to service their needs. </div></div>
I'd like to believe this, but I'm greatly dismayed at the shear number of companies that routinely shit on their customers and no competitor sees fit to ride the CS bandwagon to success.
I worked for a major medical electronics company in the mid-90's who built their reputation on GREAT CS. Eventually, it became "too expensive" to support and we slowly but surely sold out to higher profits.
Where are the people of integrity?
John
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
BULLSHIT!!!
Actually, we do inlet for the Tikka T3 rifles and have been doing so for a couple of months now. We didn't for quite a while until we got caught up a bit on our backlog of orders. Plus, we were not happy with the lack of a recoil lug on the action. Too many of the people who asked about them had bedded the original stocks and couldn't get factory lug out of the stocks.
We finally designed a steel recoil lug to put into the stocks and they are working out just fine. We can inlet the T-3's in any of the standard Sako stock designs such as the Sako Hunter, the Sako Classic and the Sako Varmint. In the tactical stocks we have versions of the A2, Adj. A3-5 and A5 that we can inlet for the T3's.
There are seven people in our office who talk to customers about orders, Myself, Ryan and Kelly are the "guys" and Eileen, Lynne, Heather and Colleen are the ladies. I have personally talked to everyone of them and no one who ever talked to a customer about a T3 ever told him to "get a real rifle". Colleen who is new and just learning said "what's a T3?" and Kelly just chuckled and said "you're kidding".
Those of you who have dealt with us for any of the last 35 years know we don't treat customers like this. We are quite proud of our customer service and our professional manner on the phones.
Personally, I think someone was having a bad dream or mixed us up with someone else he was talking to. Perhaps he can give me the name of the "guy" he talked to.
Dick Davis at McMillans
BULLSHIT!!!
Actually, we do inlet for the Tikka T3 rifles and have been doing so for a couple of months now. We didn't for quite a while until we got caught up a bit on our backlog of orders. Plus, we were not happy with the lack of a recoil lug on the action. Too many of the people who asked about them had bedded the original stocks and couldn't get factory lug out of the stocks.
We finally designed a steel recoil lug to put into the stocks and they are working out just fine. We can inlet the T-3's in any of the standard Sako stock designs such as the Sako Hunter, the Sako Classic and the Sako Varmint. In the tactical stocks we have versions of the A2, Adj. A3-5 and A5 that we can inlet for the T3's.
There are seven people in our office who talk to customers about orders, Myself, Ryan and Kelly are the "guys" and Eileen, Lynne, Heather and Colleen are the ladies. I have personally talked to everyone of them and no one who ever talked to a customer about a T3 ever told him to "get a real rifle". Colleen who is new and just learning said "what's a T3?" and Kelly just chuckled and said "you're kidding".
Those of you who have dealt with us for any of the last 35 years know we don't treat customers like this. We are quite proud of our customer service and our professional manner on the phones.
Personally, I think someone was having a bad dream or mixed us up with someone else he was talking to. Perhaps he can give me the name of the "guy" he talked to.
Dick Davis at McMillans
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dick Davis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BULLSHIT!!!
Dick Davis at McMillans </div></div>
NOT BULLSHIT. You should be careful about acusing people of lying.
This would have been about Jan. or Feb. '09 IIRC. I was just beginning to really investigate options to get rid of my flexy-flier stock.
You're right. This would have a TON more credibility if I had a name. It was *definitely* a guy, certainly not a people guy. I was so taken aback by his response that I didn't even think to ask for a name. I think I just stammered something like, "Oh, OK, sorry to bother you". *I* was polite. I got angry later when it really sunk in how my choice of rifle had been maligned. Sorry if I'm a little slow on the uptake.
So there it is. Your chance to REALLY get the facts from the customer, and your first response is "BULLSHIT".
An investigatory PM might have been in order. Even an conciliatory apology even though you're not sure of the facts just to smooth things over.
But no. You come out swinging. Haven't learned a thing about customer service in a year. You haven't changed my opinion of your company one iota.
Business must be great.
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dick Davis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BULLSHIT!!!
Dick Davis at McMillans </div></div>
NOT BULLSHIT. You should be careful about acusing people of lying.
This would have been about Jan. or Feb. '09 IIRC. I was just beginning to really investigate options to get rid of my flexy-flier stock.
You're right. This would have a TON more credibility if I had a name. It was *definitely* a guy, certainly not a people guy. I was so taken aback by his response that I didn't even think to ask for a name. I think I just stammered something like, "Oh, OK, sorry to bother you". *I* was polite. I got angry later when it really sunk in how my choice of rifle had been maligned. Sorry if I'm a little slow on the uptake.
So there it is. Your chance to REALLY get the facts from the customer, and your first response is "BULLSHIT".
An investigatory PM might have been in order. Even an conciliatory apology even though you're not sure of the facts just to smooth things over.
But no. You come out swinging. Haven't learned a thing about customer service in a year. You haven't changed my opinion of your company one iota.
Business must be great.
John
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stringer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">palmason, you are a lucky man to have that rifle in 6.5 Swede. I wish they imported that to the US.
One of the many reasons I am not a Beretta fan. </div></div>
I found one on Gun Broker yesterday. It was under bolt action and it was in the first 4 pages I cant remember what page but I now I didnt go past 4. It had a wood stock.
just thought I would give somebody a heads up
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stringer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">palmason, you are a lucky man to have that rifle in 6.5 Swede. I wish they imported that to the US.
One of the many reasons I am not a Beretta fan. </div></div>
I found one on Gun Broker yesterday. It was under bolt action and it was in the first 4 pages I cant remember what page but I now I didnt go past 4. It had a wood stock.
just thought I would give somebody a heads up
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
Thanks, sayer, but that's the t3 hunter. Beretta doesn't import the varmint in 6.5 swede to the US.
Sorry about the threadjack, palmason. Good news is it looks like you have several options from both McM and Manners. Both are awesome products.
Thanks, sayer, but that's the t3 hunter. Beretta doesn't import the varmint in 6.5 swede to the US.
Sorry about the threadjack, palmason. Good news is it looks like you have several options from both McM and Manners. Both are awesome products.
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
Yeah, I'm sorry for the thread hijack, too. Like I said before it was NOT my intent to derail this into a piss on McMillan thread, but I should have known better. My apologies.
But at least you guys got a chance to see how they handle themselves in a public forum. You be the judge.
John
Yeah, I'm sorry for the thread hijack, too. Like I said before it was NOT my intent to derail this into a piss on McMillan thread, but I should have known better. My apologies.
But at least you guys got a chance to see how they handle themselves in a public forum. You be the judge.
John
Re: mcmillan stock for tikka t3 6,5x55 varmint
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dick Davis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BULLSHIT!!!
Actually, we do inlet for the Tikka T3 rifles and have been doing so for a couple of months now. We didn't for quite a while until we got caught up a bit on our backlog of orders. Plus, we were not happy with the lack of a recoil lug on the action. Too many of the people who asked about them had bedded the original stocks and couldn't get factory lug out of the stocks.
We finally designed a steel recoil lug to put into the stocks and they are working out just fine. We can inlet the T-3's in any of the standard Sako stock designs such as the Sako Hunter, the Sako Classic and the Sako Varmint. In the tactical stocks we have versions of the A2, Adj. A3-5 and A5 that we can inlet for the T3's.
There are seven people in our office who talk to customers about orders, Myself, Ryan and Kelly are the "guys" and Eileen, Lynne, Heather and Colleen are the ladies. I have personally talked to everyone of them and no one who ever talked to a customer about a T3 ever told him to "get a real rifle". Colleen who is new and just learning said "what's a T3?" and Kelly just chuckled and said "you're kidding".
Those of you who have dealt with us for any of the last 35 years know we don't treat customers like this. We are quite proud of our customer service and our professional manner on the phones.
Personally, I think someone was having a bad dream or mixed us up with someone else he was talking to. Perhaps he can give me the name of the "guy" he talked to.
Dick Davis at McMillans </div></div>
I was hoping somebody would point this out to you, personal vendor response says a lot.
From past experience, I can certainly say that McMillan CS has been nothing but good in my direction for 15 years. It's been about 3 years since I talked to any of you, however. Good to know that your position hasn't changed, even if a lot of industry transformation is going on.
Would not be surprised if something slips through the cracks, as it were, it happens in every company.
Also good to hear that you've recently decided to inlet for Tikka. They aren't perfect, but they are damn good guns.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dick Davis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BULLSHIT!!!
Actually, we do inlet for the Tikka T3 rifles and have been doing so for a couple of months now. We didn't for quite a while until we got caught up a bit on our backlog of orders. Plus, we were not happy with the lack of a recoil lug on the action. Too many of the people who asked about them had bedded the original stocks and couldn't get factory lug out of the stocks.
We finally designed a steel recoil lug to put into the stocks and they are working out just fine. We can inlet the T-3's in any of the standard Sako stock designs such as the Sako Hunter, the Sako Classic and the Sako Varmint. In the tactical stocks we have versions of the A2, Adj. A3-5 and A5 that we can inlet for the T3's.
There are seven people in our office who talk to customers about orders, Myself, Ryan and Kelly are the "guys" and Eileen, Lynne, Heather and Colleen are the ladies. I have personally talked to everyone of them and no one who ever talked to a customer about a T3 ever told him to "get a real rifle". Colleen who is new and just learning said "what's a T3?" and Kelly just chuckled and said "you're kidding".
Those of you who have dealt with us for any of the last 35 years know we don't treat customers like this. We are quite proud of our customer service and our professional manner on the phones.
Personally, I think someone was having a bad dream or mixed us up with someone else he was talking to. Perhaps he can give me the name of the "guy" he talked to.
Dick Davis at McMillans </div></div>
I was hoping somebody would point this out to you, personal vendor response says a lot.
From past experience, I can certainly say that McMillan CS has been nothing but good in my direction for 15 years. It's been about 3 years since I talked to any of you, however. Good to know that your position hasn't changed, even if a lot of industry transformation is going on.
Would not be surprised if something slips through the cracks, as it were, it happens in every company.
Also good to hear that you've recently decided to inlet for Tikka. They aren't perfect, but they are damn good guns.
