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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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.
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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!
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01/18/18 04:13 PM
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What about pillar betting? Seems like a good idea.
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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!
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01/19/18 12:33 AM
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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.
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/19/18 10:04 PM
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/19/18 10:11 PM
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/20/18 04:13 AM
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Timney makes a 2 stage Tikka trigger? When did this happen?
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/20/18 04:56 AM
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Just cane out It is very nice
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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!
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01/22/18 07:36 PM
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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!
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01/22/18 07:39 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 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!
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shotgun just checked, 3 sheets of paper will easily slide all the way to receiver
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/22/18 08:49 PM
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That sucks! I hope you get it fixed ASAP!
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/22/18 08:58 PM
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/22/18 09:10 PM
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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.
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/22/18 09:33 PM
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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yeah, that "snap" aint happening
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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/23/18 02:20 PM
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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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Re: Completed Tikka build!
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01/23/18 07:46 PM
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Let us know what the outcome is when you get it figured out.
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