Carbon Tikka build *FINISHED*

[p_ham]

I've got too many projects going.
Tikka T3x
260 AI
X-Caliber ultralight
Stockys carbon
Mountain Tactical bottom metal and scope rail
Zeiss Conquest V6
Zeiss Precision rings

Tenon threads- spaced on getting chamber photos

Making a titanium brake


And a titanium thread protector- there's a very slight taper on this toward the shooter to add just a touch of je ne sais quoi


And the Stocky's stock. The inletting was so tight I actually had to sand it just a bit. Also beveled the edges so it wouldn't chip out. Paint is inbound.

 

[GoGriz]

you are an artist - please post as many of your projects as you can for us to drool over! I can only dream of having you work on a gun for me one day!

 

[p_ham]

you are an artist - please post as many of your projects as you can for us to drool over! I can only dream of having you work on a gun for me one day!

You're too kind Griz. I'm a nobody in the gun builder world.

 

[thomas89]

I've got too many projects going.
Tikka T3x
260 AI
X-Caliber ultralight
Stockys carbon
Mountain Tactical bottom metal and scope rail
Zeiss Conquest V6
Zeiss Precision rings

Tenon threads- spaced on getting chamber photosView attachment 229236

Making a titanium brake
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And a titanium thread protector- there's a very slight taper on this toward the shooter to add just a touch of je ne sais quoi
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And the Stocky's stock. The inletting was so tight I actually had to sand it just a bit. Also beveled the edges so it wouldn't chip out. Paint is inbound.
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Just installed that VG2 stock on my Howa. Did you snag one of the factory blew ones to get that carbon fiber unfinished look? How do you like it? Super comfortable stock to shoot in my opinion.

 

[p_ham]

Just installed that VG2 stock on my Howa. Did you snag one of the factory blew ones to get that carbon fiber unfinished look? How do you like it? Super comfortable stock to shoot in my opinion.

They just came out with the carbon stocks for Tikka. They're not offering a painted option yet.

I have a regular LRC stock on a rifle I built for myself, I think I like this one just a little better.

 

[p_ham]

Should be shooting this weekend.

 

[noharleyyet]

That thing is a tuxedo mr. ham.

 

[p_ham]

That thing is a tuxedo mr. ham.

 

[brockel]

Should be shooting this weekend.View attachment 231749

How’s the stock?

 

[p_ham]

How’s the stock?

Very comfortable, had a very small amount of flashing to take care of before the paint work. Inletting was pretty tight. Had to be opened up just a touch for the mountain tactical bottom metal. Recoil lug protrusion is right at .1"

 

[p_ham]

Hasn't made it to the range yet, but it's done.
I need to make a photo box.

 

[p_ham]

I forgot about this!

 

[thomas89]

What’d you go with for the paint and what was your process?

Awesome build, nice work!

 

[std7mag]

I forgot about this!View attachment 232082

The Devil is in the details!
It's what separates artists such as yourself from layman such as myself.

 

[p_ham]

What’d you go with for the paint and what was your process?

Awesome build, nice work!

Thank you,
It's KG Gunkote with low temp hardener.
Stock: sandblast, sponge color a couple coats, flat clear over the top
Metal: sandblast, spray
Bake at 180F for an hr.
Only about 3oz on the whole thing.

 

[p_ham]

Took it out to the range with it's owner this morning. Does alright. Doubletap factory 127LRX .296" 3round

 

[manitou1]

Well, I thought it looked pretty good until you posted that lousy group.
Apparently you did well. Great looker... and shooter.

 

[noharleyyet]

Customer can shoot...nice job on the wrench p_ham

 

[p_ham]

Customer can shoot...nice job on the wrench p_ham

I may have shot that

 

[JPelkhound]

Where can I get a thread protector like that??!??