Gunsmithing Tikka t3 lite synthetic stock question

[p5200]

I have this in 25-06 new and I took the barreled action out to adjust the trigger a little lighter. The problem is, the receiver fits so tight and has to be pressed back in and also was hard to pull out.The barrel lug is installed into the stock and with such a tight fit, I can't tell if the lug is in place cause I can't slide it back and forth and feel it pop into place. I finally, banged the stock butt on the floor while holding the barrel and squeezing the action tight into the stock. I think, I heard it pop into place and the action screws went in easily with no effort. A couple attempts before that, the screws went in harder to turn and the barrel was just sticking up way to high so I know that wasn't right. The screw threads still look fine though. Is this tight fit normal? and is there maybe, an easier way to go about reinstalling the barreled action? I just hope it's back in right or it probably won't group worth a crap Also, action screw torque suggestions to start with would be great! Thanks!

 

[kwild]

Re: Tikka t3 lite synthetic stock question

I usually install it while the setup is verticle. Slide the action down until the lug slips into place.

 

[p5200]

Re: Tikka t3 lite synthetic stock question

My action has to be pressed hard into the stock and then will not slide without banging the butt against the floor while pulling down on the barrel? It would seem since both, action screws start and go in so easily that the action/lug would have to be in correctly sound right to anyone? Thanks!

 

[jrob300]

Re: Tikka t3 lite synthetic stock question

I found when I bedded my stock, this process went MUCH smoother. Seems the unmodified stock was *slightly* smaller than the action and actually sprung a little bit when the action was installed.

The OEM stock is a POS, but can be made to shoot well with a good pillar bedding.

John