like the previous post,i am interested in some upgrades to at least 1 of my t3s. roedell (?) precision in europe has metal bolt shrouds,bottom metal with improved mag handling ability and bigger bolt knobs. anybody dealt with them? pricey,but the exchange rate kills us there. also,replacement recoil lugs? these are plastic in factory guns? ignorant,but didn't know. never took either of mine apart. why would i? both shoot very well as they are. however,the upgrads might add some sturdyness,improve handling and consistentcy. have also looked at mcmillan and manners stocks. anybody tried them? only bad thing i see at this point is t3 mags are pretty cheesy.
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I know Kinetic Research Group here in the U.S. is getting some cool stuff for the T3 in, you might want to give them a shout.
I know Kinetic Research Group here in the U.S. is getting some cool stuff for the T3 in, you might want to give them a shout.
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My recoil lug appears to be aluminum. If you have never taken your rifle apart it may surprise you. The recoil lug is integral to the stock. There is a notch cut into the bottom of the action that it fits into.
My recoil lug appears to be aluminum. If you have never taken your rifle apart it may surprise you. The recoil lug is integral to the stock. There is a notch cut into the bottom of the action that it fits into.
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will check about kinetic and yea,guess i'll be surprised if i take it apart-sounds odd.
will check about kinetic and yea,guess i'll be surprised if i take it apart-sounds odd.
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You can have a look at the Hinterland (in Australia) for bolt knobs and shrouds, I believe that Jeff at CDI Precision Florida stocks them (I think but maybe mistaken?). He also supplies the T3 DBM's too which take the AI mags.
The Manner's T4 stock for the Tikka's is as good as it gets and I can highly recommend it.
As for recoil lugs it is fairly easy to make your own with the right size tool steel, that's what I did (they are not integral to the OEM stock, just slotted in and can be removed easily with a set of grips). I believe however that the Roedale, KRG and McMillan stocks come with integral lug fitted into the stock.
You can have a look at the Hinterland (in Australia) for bolt knobs and shrouds, I believe that Jeff at CDI Precision Florida stocks them (I think but maybe mistaken?). He also supplies the T3 DBM's too which take the AI mags.
The Manner's T4 stock for the Tikka's is as good as it gets and I can highly recommend it.
As for recoil lugs it is fairly easy to make your own with the right size tool steel, that's what I did (they are not integral to the OEM stock, just slotted in and can be removed easily with a set of grips). I believe however that the Roedale, KRG and McMillan stocks come with integral lug fitted into the stock.
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get rid of the plastic parts on a T3 and you have a nice rifle.
i think the problem with the alloy recoil lug in the factory stocks is that the thing can twist and torque as the tupperware stock wont hold any of the rifle parts decently in place,. but you can replace the lug too for a steel or stainless steel version if you like,
there are several companies around the world making mag systems, bolt shrouds, handles, exchange barrels etc for T3 rifles, we've probably led the way in Europe on this from the beginning,. currently we make some of the parts our selves, others we buy in, we've also a T3 after market trigger due mid October, adjustable from 20g to 800g.
Tikka T3's are rapidly becomming very popular, one only has to look at the amount of T3 posts on here as an echo to that.
rgds Pete
get rid of the plastic parts on a T3 and you have a nice rifle.
i think the problem with the alloy recoil lug in the factory stocks is that the thing can twist and torque as the tupperware stock wont hold any of the rifle parts decently in place,. but you can replace the lug too for a steel or stainless steel version if you like,
there are several companies around the world making mag systems, bolt shrouds, handles, exchange barrels etc for T3 rifles, we've probably led the way in Europe on this from the beginning,. currently we make some of the parts our selves, others we buy in, we've also a T3 after market trigger due mid October, adjustable from 20g to 800g.
Tikka T3's are rapidly becomming very popular, one only has to look at the amount of T3 posts on here as an echo to that.
rgds Pete
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yes,i am very new here and have seen an increase in t3 posts just since then.
yes,i am very new here and have seen an increase in t3 posts just since then.
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I shoot a T-3 that I bedded into a manners stock, had CDI do the bottom metal and an aftermarket trigger. I welded a steel block into the groove the factory cut for the aluminum one. It's an outstanding shooter.
I shoot a T-3 that I bedded into a manners stock, had CDI do the bottom metal and an aftermarket trigger. I welded a steel block into the groove the factory cut for the aluminum one. It's an outstanding shooter.
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If you haven't already, take a look at the XLR chassis. Search XLR chassis stock on here and you will find a whole 10 pg thread full of nothing but praises and good pics. I have one on my t3 and I love it. Best thing that's happened to that rifle since it met me lol.
If you haven't already, take a look at the XLR chassis. Search XLR chassis stock on here and you will find a whole 10 pg thread full of nothing but praises and good pics. I have one on my t3 and I love it. Best thing that's happened to that rifle since it met me lol.
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20g as in grams? Did you mean 200g? 20 grams = 0.0441 pounds. The wind will set that thing off!
20g as in grams? Did you mean 200g? 20 grams = 0.0441 pounds. The wind will set that thing off!
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My T3 Lite .223
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barrel nuts for Tikka T3's, Sako's, Howa's on shelf.
yes 20g to 800g is what the manufacturer tells us. and after playing around with one i tend to believe him.
The teutonians like hair triggers. personaly i dont like anything under 500g on a rifle that will be used and carried, if all it does is sit on a bench that might be a different matter.
These triggers use hardened ball bearings instead of levers and are one of the best triggers ive come across in years.
Pete
barrel nuts for Tikka T3's, Sako's, Howa's on shelf.
yes 20g to 800g is what the manufacturer tells us. and after playing around with one i tend to believe him.
The teutonians like hair triggers. personaly i dont like anything under 500g on a rifle that will be used and carried, if all it does is sit on a bench that might be a different matter.
These triggers use hardened ball bearings instead of levers and are one of the best triggers ive come across in years.
Pete
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tikka223fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here is my tikka t3 with custom stock </div></div>
Wow!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tikka223fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here is my tikka t3 with custom stock </div></div>
Wow!!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">barrel nuts for Tikka T3's, Sako's, Howa's on shelf.
Pete
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Are they hiding from me on your website? The only knock on that is I have heard that the Tikka barrels can be impossible to remove without making a relief cut, basicly removing it from the hands of a DIY job and making it a trip to a gunsmith.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">barrel nuts for Tikka T3's, Sako's, Howa's on shelf.
Pete
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Are they hiding from me on your website? The only knock on that is I have heard that the Tikka barrels can be impossible to remove without making a relief cut, basicly removing it from the hands of a DIY job and making it a trip to a gunsmith.
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the barrel nuts are in with barrel change kits, if you just want a nut let me know, swap you for some beef jerky..
I remove most factory barrels by applying a 2mm relief cut just in front of the action. If you do it right most actions come off by hand, unless they are also glued on.
If you want to also use the factory barrel as a swap barrel option you need to extend the thread on a factory barrel anyway to allow the nut to back off from the action, so if you do the relief cut right, it will not pose a problem, and lengthening the thread on the barrel would be a machinists-gunsmiths job anyhow. rgds Pete
the barrel nuts are in with barrel change kits, if you just want a nut let me know, swap you for some beef jerky..
I remove most factory barrels by applying a 2mm relief cut just in front of the action. If you do it right most actions come off by hand, unless they are also glued on.
If you want to also use the factory barrel as a swap barrel option you need to extend the thread on a factory barrel anyway to allow the nut to back off from the action, so if you do the relief cut right, it will not pose a problem, and lengthening the thread on the barrel would be a machinists-gunsmiths job anyhow. rgds Pete
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
yes 20g to 800g is what the manufacturer tells us. and after playing around with one i tend to believe him.
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Is that on a regular trigger without a Rückstecher (set trigger)?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
yes 20g to 800g is what the manufacturer tells us. and after playing around with one i tend to believe him.
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Is that on a regular trigger without a Rückstecher (set trigger)?
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No Rückstecher,, i hate the damn things, set triggers,they always malfunction at some point, its a straight forward trigger.
Phosphated T3 handels, Geoff was asking if I had any in the workshop yesterday, weve a load of stainless, but the phosphated are out for a week or two, they are planned into the machine time frame very shortly. If anyone is desperate i'll cerakote some stainless ones.
rgds Pete
No Rückstecher,, i hate the damn things, set triggers,they always malfunction at some point, its a straight forward trigger.
Phosphated T3 handels, Geoff was asking if I had any in the workshop yesterday, weve a load of stainless, but the phosphated are out for a week or two, they are planned into the machine time frame very shortly. If anyone is desperate i'll cerakote some stainless ones.
rgds Pete
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Hi, he probably asked because I ordered one.
If you can finish them in week or so I'll wait for one but if it looks like it will not fit into your plans (no sense in taking only one to phosphatizing) I am ok with the stainless with cerakote. Thanks.
BTW. here is my T3 with Roedale AICS stock:
Hi, he probably asked because I ordered one.
BTW. here is my T3 with Roedale AICS stock:
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T3 are great rifles and the roedale stock is great. I don't know how long the wait time is for the new roedale stock, but I waited 5 months for the old one but it was worth it.
T3 are great rifles and the roedale stock is great. I don't know how long the wait time is for the new roedale stock, but I waited 5 months for the old one but it was worth it.
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wait time on the stocks was always dictated by supply of the plastic parts. that is now in hand, even if they arent on shelf yet, they will be in the near future and we will be shipping out asap.same goes for the Remington and Howa version, glad you like the stock, i think it metamorphasises the T3 into something special.. for very little money.
rgds Pete
wait time on the stocks was always dictated by supply of the plastic parts. that is now in hand, even if they arent on shelf yet, they will be in the near future and we will be shipping out asap.same goes for the Remington and Howa version, glad you like the stock, i think it metamorphasises the T3 into something special.. for very little money.
rgds Pete
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln on 09-09-2011</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Phosphated T3 handels, Geoff was asking if I had any in the workshop yesterday, weve a load of stainless, but the phosphated are out for a week or two, they are planned into the machine time frame very shortly. If anyone is desperate i'll cerakote some stainless ones. rgds Pete </div></div>
Pete, what is the situation on the T3 Handles?
Also, what about the Roedale bolt stop I am missing and emailed your support several times about? It seems the support email doesn't work as I have not received any response.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Lincoln on 09-09-2011</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Phosphated T3 handels, Geoff was asking if I had any in the workshop yesterday, weve a load of stainless, but the phosphated are out for a week or two, they are planned into the machine time frame very shortly. If anyone is desperate i'll cerakote some stainless ones. rgds Pete </div></div>
Pete, what is the situation on the T3 Handles?
Also, what about the Roedale bolt stop I am missing and emailed your support several times about? It seems the support email doesn't work as I have not received any response.
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Hey Tony, Bolt handles are here, came of the machine on sunday and in the phosphating bath this afternoon. Marvin finished up the batch of bolt stops last week, so they are done also.
drop me a mail at [email protected] and i'll get you a package out latest tommorow dinnertime ok.
all the best Pete
Hey Tony, Bolt handles are here, came of the machine on sunday and in the phosphating bath this afternoon. Marvin finished up the batch of bolt stops last week, so they are done also.
drop me a mail at [email protected] and i'll get you a package out latest tommorow dinnertime ok.
all the best Pete
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I have most mods available for a stock tikka
take a look:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2811353#Post2811353
I have most mods available for a stock tikka
take a look:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2811353#Post2811353
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Pete is bolt stop 1 or 2 version (long/short action) i would guess if one wants to use AICS mags with full COAL available one would have to use short bolt stop to get a bit more length as in my case (modded factory mag to get longer COAL) on existing .308w bolt stop i can barely catch the round and using 6.5&Co bolt stop would allow for more bolt clearance to pick up the round.
Tried to ground that sucker but its hard metal and handheld tools would do poor job so i've decided against it and there is no response from factory for a replacement part.
Pete is bolt stop 1 or 2 version (long/short action) i would guess if one wants to use AICS mags with full COAL available one would have to use short bolt stop to get a bit more length as in my case (modded factory mag to get longer COAL) on existing .308w bolt stop i can barely catch the round and using 6.5&Co bolt stop would allow for more bolt clearance to pick up the round.
Tried to ground that sucker but its hard metal and handheld tools would do poor job so i've decided against it and there is no response from factory for a replacement part.
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With Tikka factory .308 bolt stop there was no chance in feeding from AI mag - not even close. And my loads are pretty close to std length. The ammo is located much further back in the AI mag than in the Tikka mag.
From factory parts I think the 30-06 bolt stop would be the correct one to solve this problem but Tikka only sells a full kit, not just the bolt stop. Pete has short bolt stops without other parts in the kit as you can reuse the old ones.
EDIT: sorry, I now reread and realised you already have Petes bolt stop and need even shorter one. Nevermind.
With Tikka factory .308 bolt stop there was no chance in feeding from AI mag - not even close. And my loads are pretty close to std length. The ammo is located much further back in the AI mag than in the Tikka mag.
From factory parts I think the 30-06 bolt stop would be the correct one to solve this problem but Tikka only sells a full kit, not just the bolt stop. Pete has short bolt stops without other parts in the kit as you can reuse the old ones.
EDIT: sorry, I now reread and realised you already have Petes bolt stop and need even shorter one. Nevermind.
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Nah i havent done anything but in the future yeah i will probably need the short one or i'll just go and mill it. I just wanted to do it by hand but its too hard to do properly...
Tikka factory parts are really pain to get...
Nah i havent done anything but in the future yeah i will probably need the short one or i'll just go and mill it. I just wanted to do it by hand but its too hard to do properly...
Tikka factory parts are really pain to get...
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Hmmm... So it would really be best to run a long action bolt stop with AICS mags? I'm going to be dropping a T3 in an XLR stock soon, but don't have the action yet. Should I go for a long action or short action set up?
Hmmm... So it would really be best to run a long action bolt stop with AICS mags? I'm going to be dropping a T3 in an XLR stock soon, but don't have the action yet. Should I go for a long action or short action set up?
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I think I'm going to run a long action just to play it safe. I haven't had a problem breaking cheek-weld with my current long action 6.5x55. There really isn't any advantage to going with a short action in a Tikka I suppose.
I think I'm going to run a long action just to play it safe. I haven't had a problem breaking cheek-weld with my current long action 6.5x55. There really isn't any advantage to going with a short action in a Tikka I suppose.
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It may or may not have been said, but the only difference between LA and SA in the Tikkas is magazines and bolt stop.
You can add the LA bolt stop to a SA, rebarrel in a LA caliber and, voila! LA!
John
It may or may not have been said, but the only difference between LA and SA in the Tikkas is magazines and bolt stop.
You can add the LA bolt stop to a SA, rebarrel in a LA caliber and, voila! LA!
John
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Not sure for Roedale or XLR, but just FYI. Tiika T3 .308Win with standard bolt stop + CDI DBM for AICS mag installed + modified AICS mag (COL 2.92") works absolutely flawlessly. No feeding problems, no need to use bolt stop from 30-06.
Not sure for Roedale or XLR, but just FYI. Tiika T3 .308Win with standard bolt stop + CDI DBM for AICS mag installed + modified AICS mag (COL 2.92") works absolutely flawlessly. No feeding problems, no need to use bolt stop from 30-06.
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