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  1. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    It's not unusual to have to trim lever length for optimal fit. I've talked with McMillan and they told me their stocks don't have a standard rear pinch/pillar height and that they inlet the seating depth for the DBM to be flush with the bottom of the stock. Sometimes lever will be too long and...
  2. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Yep. CDI is a quality product. You should have no probs with AI but I have found that Tikkas feed best with steel magazines not polymer.
  3. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Long action or short action?
  4. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    H series cerakote -- multicam black. Sent it to Kilo guns in Arizona. They do good work.
  5. RedRooster

    What's your favorite caliber for hunting?

    280 Ackley with 168 Berger VLDs
  6. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Mag length issues

    Yessir. That's the one. AICS Long Action .300 WM Magazine.
  7. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Mag length issues

    Well you are in luck. We are currently manufacturing a new patent pending design on Tikka bottom metal for long action calibers that will allow you to run an AI magazine in the factory stock and allows an OAL of 3.500". You can pre-order on our site.
  8. RedRooster

    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    280 Ackley Tikka T3 Action 25" Bartlein 3b McM Game Scout TBAC Ultra 7 over brake Tangent Theta 5-25 168 Berger VLD @ 2860 Gunsmith ZG Customs
  9. RedRooster

    Factors affecting Cheek Weld?

    I understand the importance of a consistent cheek weld, but I'm curious to get feedback on what folks consider gives a consistent check weld and factors that are detrimental... 1) naked stock? 2) stock pack/pad? 3) adjustable cheek riser?
  10. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    It started off stainless and my gunsmith cerakote it when he did my barreled action
  11. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    Lever and knob are from Glades Armory
  12. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    I've been really pleased with my McM A3 with Edge fill. Balance is superb
  13. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    Niiiice. I think you'd be surprised by the tikka. Smooth action good trigger 70 degree bolt lift
  14. RedRooster

    School me on a Tikka

    What caliber? How many rounds down the barrel? Do you handload?
  15. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    www.redsnake-tactical.com
  16. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Yessir it does. I can finally mag feed 168 berger at the lands. Doing a 30 Nosler build on a tikka T3x to run 215 hybrids.
  17. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Thanks. We are really excited about this. We have filed for a patent on the design and CNC machines are spooling up now -- we expect to have ready to ship in next couple weeks. These bottom metal pieces are unique in a couple ways... Both AI and TRG magazine models allow an "extended" COAL...
  18. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    We are now accepting pre-orders on our Tikka T3 nEXTgen Bottom Metal. No prepayment required, just sign up on our website by entering your email. We have two long action models... 1) AICS Magazine (LA) - fits in OEM stock with only minor modification 2) SAKO/TRG Magazine (LA) - fits in...
  19. RedRooster

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Nice!
  20. RedRooster

    Stock Upgrade Questions on a Tikka CTR

    I dropped mine in a McMillan A3 with edge fill. Balances very well.