Sterk swept ball handle --- On a standard Tikka Lite rifle ??

[Bungi]

I really like the swept-back-ball handle on my rifles --- I installed a Sterk on my custom heavy-barrel Tikka, and I have had a few AI's.

My question is: Does the Sterk swept-ball handle look and/or feel too big on a standard Tikka Lite?

I am getting a completely stock Tikka Lite right now, and it will likely arrive in the next 2 weeks. Wondering if I should go ahead and order a Sterk now.

Anyone have photos of a standard Lite model with the Sterk ball?

Thanks

 

[Shane431]

It’s your rifle. Do what you want!

 

[dustingaunder]

How would the barrel profile change the feel of the bolt handle?

Try it out for looks when you get the rifle since you have one. Changing them takes about 2 seconds.

 

[eightyeight mag]

I have hunted the last 2 elk seasons with a sterk swept bolt handle and I love it.
Its a tikka t3 lite in 338 win mag. Doesn't seem to catch on anything or be in the way at all.

4 of my 6 tikkas wear a Sterk swept handle. Just need 2 more and I'll be set.

Once you have them it's hard to go back to standard handle in my opinion.

 

[Bungi]

cool -- thanks for the info

 

[Graywolf.260]

 

[Bungi]

Great -- Thanks for the pic

 

[Bungi]

Did you paint the stock green?

 

[Graywolf.260]

Yeah I use a rustoleum camo paint, it also roughs up the slick texture of the factory stock a bit

 

[Bungi]

looks good -- I may do light brown on mine