Also wanted to add, the finish and fit of my Sterks are outstanding. Better dovetail fit than my factory or Glades handles. Also Cerakote application was perfect and matches my existing Cerakote spot on.
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Finally got around to taking some decent pics. Figured I should contribute and keep us ahead of the RPR thread...
Thus far I've only done a few things to improve the performance of the factory configuration. No complaints while I save up for a chassis.
-Added the adjustable cheek riser
-Shaved some material out of the barrel channel so it it now fully free floating. (This actually did shrink my groups a bit)
-Mountain Tactical 20MOA rail
-Seekins High Rings (I thought these would be too high but they ended up perfect with the Vortex defender caps)
-SAS TOMB brake and Suppressor
-DMR2-i optic
-Im considering a Sterk (or similar) swept handle but I'd like to try one first. Im acually pretty happy with the factory bolt handle and knob.
Finally got around to taking some decent pics. Figured I should contribute and keep us ahead of the RPR thread...
Thus far I've only done a few things to improve the performance of the factory configuration. No complaints while I save up for a chassis.
-Added the adjustable cheek riser
-Shaved some material out of the barrel channel so it it now fully free floating. (This actually did shrink my groups a bit)
-Mountain Tactical 20MOA rail
-Seekins High Rings (I thought these would be too high but they ended up perfect with the Vortex defender caps)
-SAS TOMB brake and Suppressor
-DMR2-i optic
-Im considering a Sterk (or similar) swept handle but I'd like to try one first. Im acually pretty happy with the factory bolt handle and knob.
Who makes the pic rail for the bipod.
Added my Sterk Shooting Bolt Shroud and AI Style Handle to the TAC A1
Anyone else have problems with seeing their suppressor through the scope? I have a 20" CTR and Bushnell LRS with factory base in medium rings. The scope is the perfect height for me but the view on low power is fucked. Guess I need higher rings.
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Finally got around to taking some decent pics. Figured I should contribute and keep us ahead of the RPR thread...
Thus far I've only done a few things to improve the performance of the factory configuration. No complaints while I save up for a chassis.
-Added the adjustable cheek riser
-Shaved some material out of the barrel channel so it it now fully free floating. (This actually did shrink my groups a bit)
-Mountain Tactical 20MOA rail
-Seekins High Rings (I thought these would be too high but they ended up perfect with the Vortex defender caps)
-SAS TOMB brake and Suppressor
-DMR2-i optic
-Im considering a Sterk (or similar) swept handle but I'd like to try one first. Im acually pretty happy with the factory bolt handle and knob.
The glades was very disappointing when I got it. I ended up ditching the handle and throwing they're knob on the anarchy handle instead of the PTG knob.
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Was it the fit and finish that was disappointing? The machining? Or was it just because it wasnt as swept back? I really dont want to wait until the next batch of Sterk handles/nobs.
Well, patience paid off, Sterk contacted me tonight and I have a Pineapple Bolt Handle and Bolt Shroud headed my way.
Finally shot my new Tikka T3X Varmint. The only changes I did was add the Dave Yo spring and drop it into a KRG X-Ray. This is Hornady 223 55 grain VMAX at 100 yards.
Thanks for making a great product! And throwing in that bottle opener, very clever design!! I wished now I would have ordered 2 handles, I will be patiently waiting for your next batch!Well thanks to Frank/Lowlight for posting that sexy Tikka TAC A1 pic with the handle and shroud, and thanks to tevan0707 for his writeup/comparison.
Yes the Cerakote can add a tiny bit to the 3 dovetail faces in contact with the bolt cut out for the handle. The silver handles are machined and then polished so they slip right in, but adding the Cerakote to a high-tolerance part makes it snug as a bug. Due to the Anarchy being raw/silver i'd expect it to not be tight and slip in pretty easily. Tikka has tolerances and so do I, so if you get a tight bolt and a big handle (so to speak) it'll be real snug.
It's great that people are receiving their gear now and taking pictures too. Thanks to those supporting Sterk!
This is the shroud he is talking about.cannoncrossfire I don't see the shroud that Frank posted a picture of on the Sterk Facebook page. Is it new?
Added my Sterk Shooting Bolt Shroud and AI Style Handle to the TAC A1
This is the shroud he is talking about.
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You can get them from sterk industries on Facebook. The handle and rounded knob runs around $100 and the shroud around $80 USD.How much do those bolt knobs run? That is sweet!
I think I just replied to your message HoustonB77, yes the Swept Ball handles are $100 AU which is $80 US (current currency conversion) and the Titanium shrouds are $105AU which is $85 US.
Thanks WarDamnRockets, I hope people will agree with you haha - I thought 'damnnnn - nice' when it popped out of the CNC though. My CAD models and 3D printed prototypes didn't do it justice until it was machined.
Anyone have issues with the Tikka T3 bolt lift after firing being very heavy? Any secrets to lighten it up?
If anyone wants to sell one their old CTR bolt knobs for a reasonable price, I could use one more. I like to use them on my Lite hunting rifles.
Okay, two stupid Tikka questions real quick.
1. Where do I buy one of those Sterk swept bolt handle's? Maybe my google-fu is broken, but I don't really see a website, just a facebook page. Somebody point me in the right direction?
2. This is a length question ( I know, I know, it's always about size with me!). Nobody seems to know or care about this question, but I would love an answer. How much longer is a Tikka T3 Action than a Rem 700 SA??
I know the Tikka's are all "long action", but what I'm really getting at is: If rifle A has a 20" barrel and a 12.75" LOP with a Tikka T3 action, and rifle B has a 20" barrel and a 12.75" LOP with a Rem 700 action, assuming both rifles have the same stock, then HOW MUCH LONGER IS RIFLE A??
I know this is a "why does it matter?" question, but I would really like to know, and I've been unable to find the answer after some serious searching. "Why don't you just measure yourself?" Funny thing, I own a T3, but I, nor any of my close relatives own a Rem700SA. Thanks for the help!
Ill sell you mine when I get my Sterk in the mail. I did take the Sport Bolt handle off temporarily just to see what the standard handle felt like, I put it back on but it is not as snug as when it came from the factory. I think they hot glued it in there or something.