Steelsearchin
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trick my rifle...
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ismith
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Maybe update the trigger and spend the rest on ammo and range time?
Bux_N_Beards
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Don’t know what rings you have but if they’re the factory I’d upgrade to something like the Sportsmatch or Unknown Munitions and as others have said, spend the money on tags and ammo.
Well... This is what I actually do. I usually ask myself if a purchase is to enjoy the purchase itself or empower experiences, and usually when it comes to guns I can get the job done just fine with what I have. Which is why I have a pretty functional and not tricked out rifle in the first place.
But that being said, I have upgraded my shotgun game (by getting cool older guns into service) in the last few years and have been very happy with that. But with upland hunting I carry the shotgun at the ready for hours and shots are always quick. With my rifle it is usually either slung over my shoulder, strapped to a pack, or resting next to me in a deer stand. And the basic Tikkas works great. So I have not really considered it yet. But I am enjoying reading what you all do!
Well the recoil pad I got is screwed on, not a slip on. But I'll employ your leather services for my shotguns before I do it to a plastic rifle!
BAKPAKR
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A Tikka vertical grip, a Triad Tactical stock pack, and a Sims pad (screw on/not slip on), helped my stock for a little over $100. I also took a Dremel to the barrel channel so I had a bit of free float.
Wildabeest
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Bell & Carlson stock was definitely an upgrade on my 300WSM. Alleviated the need for the Limbsaver and has a much better fit and feel for me. Bought it from someone on here and got a good deal on it.
noharleyyet
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Looks good too...
MTLabrador
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I’m not a big fan of the factory Tikka stock, but they are excellent rifles. I put mine in a B&C stock and recently dropped in a $10 trigger spring and it shoots. It’s a very practical hunting rifle, mine is a .308.
Forget about the Gunwerks and shooting from a ridge half a mile away and that .30-06 Tikka will be hard to beat for an all around elk rifle. I also love the 3-9 VX2 as a hunting scope, but I realize I’m old fashioned.
Forget about the Gunwerks and shooting from a ridge half a mile away and that .30-06 Tikka will be hard to beat for an all around elk rifle. I also love the 3-9 VX2 as a hunting scope, but I realize I’m old fashioned.
Sheltowee
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Here are my two builds as they stand now. Thinking about lopping the .338-06 barrel down to 20inches and having it re-Cerakoted to a FDE or Patriot Brown, though. Have a SilencerCo brake that I need to install, as well.
Nick87
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Top rifle stock?
Sheltowee
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Both are Altitudes from Mesa Precision/now Pure Precision. Top one is their Alpine pattern. They're on sale right now if you're interested.
BuzzH
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If you must...
A few things I've done:
Start with things that are going to potentially make the platform solid in a bell and carlson:
Pretty shit, when leupold had their custom shop, add elevation turret and dual erector spring:
Pacnor #2 super matchgrade at 23" 1-9, 3 groove, yada yada, plus spiral flute the bolt.
Nick87
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Everyone seems to love the Bell and Carlson. Had one on a 700..just didn't fit me right, like the grip was way to straight...most uncomfortable rifle I've ever held. I know I'm in the minority there
Irrelevant
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My tikka shoots a heck of a lot better with the b&c stock
BrentD
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Surely someone makes a decent walnut blank for this rifle so he does not have to go through life with an ugly duckling... He is not an old guy, so this would be along time to bear that kind of cross. Someone suggest a piece of Juglans nigra, please....
I’d probably start with:
- a raised soft recoil pad, vertical grip module, carve out the stock a little so the barrel floats better, and a trigger spring if I couldn’t get near 1.5 lbs without one.
Next step:
- a scope I trust for dialing, with a matching reticle and good mounts.
Next step:
- a better stock; I’d consider the KRG Bravo and Echo with raised recoil pads, a Rokstock (but you’d have to wait), or the McMillan Mtn Tracker LR (availability issues here too). There’s plenty that’d work but I like (or think I’d like) those.
Next step:
- get a suppressor and have it cut to a length where it doesn’t end up silly long.
Final step:
- I’d swap the magazine and bolt stop for short action ones and rebarrel it in something in the 6 Creed neighborhood.
But, that’s all my taste.
- a raised soft recoil pad, vertical grip module, carve out the stock a little so the barrel floats better, and a trigger spring if I couldn’t get near 1.5 lbs without one.
Next step:
- a scope I trust for dialing, with a matching reticle and good mounts.
Next step:
- a better stock; I’d consider the KRG Bravo and Echo with raised recoil pads, a Rokstock (but you’d have to wait), or the McMillan Mtn Tracker LR (availability issues here too). There’s plenty that’d work but I like (or think I’d like) those.
Next step:
- get a suppressor and have it cut to a length where it doesn’t end up silly long.
Final step:
- I’d swap the magazine and bolt stop for short action ones and rebarrel it in something in the 6 Creed neighborhood.
But, that’s all my taste.
MTLabrador
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I like the one on my Tikka better than one I had on a 700. It’s just a slightly different shape and a better grip with a bit of a palm swell. Noticeably reduced recoil compared to the factory stock that didn’t fit me well.
Hem
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Loving my Tikka .308 with the B and C.
ismith
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Juglans regia
