New Tikka T3X CTR...non 1" moa

[Diverr13]

Ill try to answer some on going questions to the best of my knowledge. But some are kindve a moot points until I get the rifle returned. Makes sense to me.
-I can agree with moving the scope rings a notch or 2 back on the rail. With it sitting on the most forward slot in the one pic. There was still enough "meat" for the rings to grab. Without any forward overhang.
-I finally zoomed in enough to see the "gap" on the rear scope ring. Optical illusion lol. I had my level on top of my scope the whole time, evenly tightening each side down. While keeping things even and level.
- yep, hit a deer with my 338? Just means less meat I have to pack out. Jk! Im using Cutting Edge 300gr Lazers. Using 96.5gr of H1000. Leaves a tennis ball sized exit wound on a deer. I tried them with coyotes. They unfortunately dont have enough mass for that bullet. Just pencils in and out.
Pick is with 300gr scenar next to the Cutting Edge. I have to single feed the round. Pic zeroed at 200yards. I flinched on the 3rd shot for grouping. Not going to lie...its a punch in the shoulder. (Trying to not make this a 338 thread, after this answer lol).

-Yes I realize half the crowd wouldve done this, while the other half wouldve did that.All solid points. To each their own. Itll all work out in the end

 

[phlegm]

You're worrying too much. The accuracy that you're getting right now is perfectly sufficient to deer hunt out to at least 400 yards. If you're trying to hunt past that, your whole process has been optimistic.

If you have time to tinker, free float the barrel by relieving the stock and verify that the recoil lug is seated well. It would also be worth your time to double-check the hardware on your scope.

You shouldn't need to chase a better factory load, as I've never seen a Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor shoot poorly in a proven gun.

 

[Diverr13]

A little update. For others who potentially send in their rifles to Beretta. The flow of things goes you contact the service center. They start a file for you and send you info for shipping. As soon as you initiate the electronic shipping, UPS comes and picks up the boxed rifle from you pretty fast. Which was nice. Shipping takes a week to get to Maryland. I was told by the service rep that its a typical 2 week turn around of a technician looking at the weapon/seeing if repairs are needed/ final decision/ then a week of return shipping.
The end of week 2 I called to follow up. The rifle was unfortunately not looled at yet and was sitting on the shelf. I asked about the "typical 2 week" turn around? The reply was it was "more of an estimate of 2 weeks. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks typically...". Ok.
The beginning of week 4, I look up the rifle on the Repair page. Repairs have been made. Pending shipment (today is the 4th day of pending shipment). For anyone looking to send back a Tikka rifle. It looks like a 5 to 6 weeks before youll have it returned. Just fyi.
Also I asked their repair procedure? I was told a technician will get the rifle, look it over, go grab "off their shelf ammo", and shoot 3 rounds thru it. If the rifle shoots the advertised MOA with those 3 shots? They ship the rifle back,with the paper target and info on the ammo used. If it doesnt shoot the advertised grouping? Potentially a new rifle would be shipped back (I forgot his exact wording).

 

[vh20]

I would imagine right now is the very worst time for repair turn arounds for any manufacturer, with hunting season coming in and everyone wanting their rifles ready, so it wouldn't surprise me that it might take longer than their usual estimate. Did they give you any indication as to what they found (I know it wasn't on the Repair page, but did you happen to call and ask what they found?)

 

[Diverr13]

I recieved an email late yesterday stating my rifle was finished. And would be mailed to me. I then called up Beretta and spoke with the customer service rep, regarding what was found? Response was the technician looked over the rifle and performed necessary maintenance, cleaned and swabbed the bore with Montana ...... bore cleaner and patched cleaned. The rifle was then mounted with a 36 power Weaver scope. Put in a lead sled. Shot 5 times with off their shelf ammo. And shot a 1/2" group on paper at 300ft.
My response was what in the heck ammo did that technician use?!?! The reply was it didnt show on the report. But the info would be on the target paper being returned with my rifle.

Yes Beretta was super busy with changes going on.

 

[EddieE]

Proof is in the pudding...hope it shoots for you.

 

[Sogan]

Did they mention any specifics with what was completed with the "necessary maintenance"?

 

[10ring1]

Send it back . It is a mile off where it should be. Faffing about with ammo brands is not going to take that error out. It is worth trying out a scope you trust but after that its warranty time. I know lots of guys over here with Tikka's and that is not normal out of the box behaviour. Most of them are very very good. Sounds like you have been unlucky

Agree 100 percent. It should shoot, no questions, no grinding, period. Taking it apart and potentially bubbafying that stock could could the warranty, so I would suggest call them before touching it. Before wasting more ammo, you need to contact them.

 

[mikey geester]

Did they mention any specifics with what was completed with the "necessary maintenance"?

Yes, what was the "necessary maintenance"? Ammo used?



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[Pvt.Donut]

I have basically the same rifle, 20" barrel version. When I first got it I noticed the stock was touching the barrel about 4" ahead of the receiver. I figured the stock would be the weak point of the rifle but I bought it for the action and barrel. I used sand paper to remove material that was touching the barrel and had it free floating with business cards. Shot great, no issues until one day it got bumped a bit hard while cleaning, next match I shot it was off my zero by a couple MIL.

Took the stock off and discovered the lug sits rather deep into the stock and only gives a small amount of engagement with the action. That bump had slipped the lug out of the action and caused the shift. Chose to bed the action and lug to clear that up (trying to milk this stock before I upgrade it). Never bedded an action before but it was pretty simple and worth the $10 in epoxy. Shoots great now, lug has great engagement and I'm happy. Will hold 0.2" 5 shot groups from a benchrest.

TLDR; The stock is average at best. Upgrade it or do some work yourself and you won't regret it.

 

[JMcBurn]

Yes, what was the "necessary maintenance"? Ammo used?



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They said they used Montana bore cleaner (probably Montana X-treme 50 B.M.G which is a really impressive copper remover) Odds are the GMX bullets copper fouled the bore really bad.

 

[Brux]

Have you tried a different scope on this rifle that you are 100% certain that it will hold zero?

 

[308pirate]

A little update. For others who potentially send in their rifles to Beretta. The flow of things goes you contact the service center. They start a file for you and send you info for shipping. As soon as you initiate the electronic shipping, UPS comes and picks up the boxed rifle from you pretty fast. Which was nice. Shipping takes a week to get to Maryland. I was told by the service rep that its a typical 2 week turn around of a technician looking at the weapon/seeing if repairs are needed/ final decision/ then a week of return shipping.
The end of week 2 I called to follow up. The rifle was unfortunately not looled at yet and was sitting on the shelf. I asked about the "typical 2 week" turn around? The reply was it was "more of an estimate of 2 weeks. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks typically...". Ok.
The beginning of week 4, I look up the rifle on the Repair page. Repairs have been made. Pending shipment (today is the 4th day of pending shipment). For anyone looking to send back a Tikka rifle. It looks like a 5 to 6 weeks before youll have it returned. Just fyi.
Also I asked their repair procedure? I was told a technician will get the rifle, look it over, go grab "off their shelf ammo", and shoot 3 rounds thru it. If the rifle shoots the advertised MOA with those 3 shots? They ship the rifle back,with the paper target and info on the ammo used. If it doesnt shoot the advertised grouping? Potentially a new rifle would be shipped back (I forgot his exact wording).

You should have sent your rifle to one of Beretta's authorized service centers. All of them perform warranty work. All of them except Cole Gunsmithing service Beretta group (Beretta, Tikka, Sako) rifles and most of them get things done faster than Beretta itself.

 

[DownRange912]

Hi, wow, thanks to everyone for all this interesting information. What was the resolution to this issue?
Considering Tikka, Bergara and Benelli 6.5 Creedmoor, so I'm very interested in the final outcome.