Gunsmithing Tikka T3 scout/Mcmillan A3-5

[vno.helix]

I have a tikka T3 scout in .308 that I am upgrading with the following:

- Mcmillan A3-5 (expected delivery anytime)
- CDI BDM with AICS mags (in house)

A3-5 specs include:

- Installed and Bedded steel recoil plate
- Aluminum pillars pre-machined in
- inletted for CDI BDM with AICS mags

Note: I am not glass-bedding the rifle at this time. I am aware this most likely would be better in the long run. For now, I just don’t have the experience, tools and time/opportunity.

Questions (I am a beginner, so please take it easy on me);

1- Assuming this is a true drop in as advertised, how much torque do I apply on the action screws. (Aluminum pillars pre-machined in)
2- Will the factory Tikka action screws be of appropriate length? How do I know and if not of usable length, where and what do I get?
3- Torque one side prior to the other in any specific way?
4- Any other advise?

Many thanks…

 

[Boltfluter]

Re: Tikka T3 scout/Mcmillan A3-5

I torque my T3 screws as follows: front screw 45"lbs. rear screw 30"lbs. As to length may be to short or long . Hard to tell till you have things in hand. Always torque the front screw first followed by the rear. Hope this helps. Paul.

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