Much appreciated
Visually, I'm partial to enclosed forends and the Tac A1 checks that box. To get that with the W3 (and keep my folding ability), I'm looking at $1500. Assuming I don't run into problems with the CTR mags, I'll probably be good with just swapping the buttstock.
Edit: Of course your folder for sale has the enclosed forend... damn you
This was a purposeful "downgrade" (no slight intended) from an AI to free up some cash. If I turn around and dump all that cash back into the Tikka, it'll kinda defeat the purpose of the swap.
My other potential concern is my EraTac 1.36" (0MOA) mount. My TT 5-25x56 BARELY cleared the forend rail on my AX so I'm interested to see if it'll clear the A1 rail or if I'm also gonna be dropping some coin on a new mount. The A1 is coming with an EGW 30MOA rail so we shall see.
Also regarding the action rail, I understand that's generally needed for a potential buyer of the A1 chassis, should I choose the part with it. In that case, I'd probably throw the Tikka in a Tac 21 chassis (partial to my enclosed forends
) since I'd need to go rail-less for that one anyways. Realizing I'd be trading my folding stock for a "quick release" stock, seems like cleaning would be easy enough.
Ramblings over... Have a merry Christmas everyone!