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Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 07:35 PM
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Has anyone used the Lumley bedding kit for a Tikka? Does it improve the rigidity of the stock? Does it effect accuracy?
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 10:01 PM
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I didn't think you need to bed a Tikka, I could be wrong...
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 10:38 PM
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 10:42 PM
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The way Tikka's fit into the stock, they generally do not need to be bedded. But if they have a way to bed it, then it can only help it.
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 10:50 PM
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When I put my T3's in the B&C stocks, I didn't bed them. Paid very close attention to the torque on the action screws, though. Both barrels float and shoot sub-MOA with my handloads, so I'm happy.
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/03/15 11:03 PM
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The Tikka stock has a contact point built into the stock about half way between the recoil lug and the front sling connection. In other words it is NOT a free floated stock. If you want to bed the action and free float the barrel, there is a kit available. It would be a project but it would probably be worth it. The stabilizing is step one, and bedding is step 2... http://www.ballisticstudies.com/shop/Mat...ilizer+Kit.htmlThe Lumley arms kit has pilarblocks that keep the action screws from loosening due to the weakness of the plastic stock. It does not truly bed the action...
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Re: Lumley arms bedding for tikka
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09/04/15 08:07 PM
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I am certainly no expert but I have wondered why it has been said Tikka's do not need to be bedded. It would seem to me that any bolt action rifle would benefit from bedding. I have seen this Lumley kit and plan to try it on my 22-250 and see what, if any, improvement is gained.
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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