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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7043010 01/18/18 03:00 PM
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Try to get out this weekend
It shot 178 ELDX very well in orihinal configuration after I freefloated the stock.

In the interest of testing. I am going to shoot it without bedding. The stock comes with a recoil lug installed and the action was nice and snug.

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7043070 01/18/18 03:44 PM
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Tikkas being a hex shaped action don't tend to need bedding.

Free floating the forearm is one of the issues I was telling you about a few days ago.


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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7043130 01/18/18 04:13 PM
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What about pillar betting? Seems like a good idea.

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7043159 01/18/18 04:28 PM
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it already is pillar bedded from McMillan

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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7044701 01/19/18 05:17 PM
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The Tinmey two stage is showing up today..
As much as I like the stock trigger at 2lbs I think I am going to go ahead and install it.
Will be hitting the hunting lease tonight and will sight in and shoot after tomorrow AM's hunt.

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7045139 01/19/18 10:00 PM
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well, I installed it, function tested it.
Works fine, just not a 2 stage guy


175 shipped

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7045147 01/19/18 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted By: ccoker
well, I installed it, function tested it.
Works fine, just not a 2 stage guy


175 shipped


Does it act like Remington trigger now as is can be opened on safety ?

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I didn't think to check and the other trigger is back in and headed out to hunt

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Timney makes a 2 stage Tikka trigger? When did this happen?

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7045659 01/20/18 04:56 AM
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Just cane out
It is very nice

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048625 01/22/18 06:30 PM
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well, crud, shot about a 4" "group" with 2 different loads.. that shot tight groups before..
swapped scope/mount, verified rail secure

need to make sure it's making solid contact with supplied (in stock) recoil lug and if it is, bedding it is next

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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048700 01/22/18 07:37 PM
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Sure the barrel isn't touching the forearm?


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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048702 01/22/18 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: ccoker
well, crud, shot about a 4" "group" with 2 different loads.. that shot tight groups before..
swapped scope/mount, verified rail secure


Charles, describe the groups, as in the pattern of the groups (stringing diagonal or vertical, or just wide and open?


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Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048760 01/22/18 08:36 PM
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just checked, 3 sheets of paper will easily slide all the way to receiver

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048777 01/22/18 08:49 PM
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That sucks! I hope you get it fixed ASAP!

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I don't think the recoil lug is making full contact.
I put some water on it and reasemmbled, took apart and the cut in the action has just a trace of water. I tried to pull it up with pliers to no avail. I am going to contact the shop manager, but to see if it is just press fit vs glued in. He's probably at SHOT though all week.

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I'm betting it's glued (epoxied) as that's how it is on my Manner's. But that's strange as it doesn't generally take a lot to make contact as it doesn't have a huge contact area.

Re: Completed Tikka build! [Re: ccoker] #7048812 01/22/18 09:14 PM
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You have a Tikka I presume?

it's definitely not making full contact, I would expect it to basically "fully" lock in on the top and sides with the action.

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I have a couple. And normally you can feel it kind of "snap" into the action when it gets in the right spot. McMillan is good company and I'm sure they'll fix it. Just hope it's sooner than later!

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yeah, that "snap" aint happening

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McMillan services manager asked me to send in the rifle so they can check it out.

Leaving today.

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Let us know what the outcome is when you get it figured out.


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