Ah...I have a T3x varmint...it is plastic...
Ah...I have a T3x varmint...it is plastic...
The manual you have also says 62in-lbs? I guess they send the same one with all
I guess they send the same manual with all T3x's if yours says 62in-lbs also
Well, I have the Tikka TSR-1 and all that the manual says is pretty much this:
"This is a rifle that shoots boolits and can hurt you, so you have been warned. It works a lot like a rifle so have at it and try not to hurt yourself." "Oh, and thank you for buying our shit."
But to their credit, they say that in like 64 different languages.
"This is a rifle that shoots boolits and can hurt you, so you have been warned. It works a lot like a rifle so have at it and try not to hurt yourself." "Oh, and thank you for buying our shit."
But to their credit, they say that in like 64 different languages.
F***ing offshore internet, double post
Yes, mine says 62, which I think would break the plastic trigger guard...not sure, but I don't want to find out the hard way.
All this talk about torque has got me thinking; what do yall use in the field for a torque wrench? Wheeler FAT wrench, Fix It Sticks, Borka Tool? What do yall use as an extension for the 5mm bit as most of them are 1/4"?
I found the IceToolz Ocarina Torque Wrench and I think it'll work pretty well for a Tikka field kit despite being in NM
http://www.icetoolz.com/ec99/ushop10074/GoodsDescr.asp?prod_id=E219&parent_id=50&category_id=74
I found the IceToolz Ocarina Torque Wrench and I think it'll work pretty well for a Tikka field kit despite being in NM
http://www.icetoolz.com/ec99/ushop10074/GoodsDescr.asp?prod_id=E219&parent_id=50&category_id=74
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Just got my first of 3 swept ball handles to test out. This one is Anarchy outdoors with a PTG rounded knob. Should be getting the glades armory here soon and the sterk in a few weeks. Looking forward to doing a comparison of the 3. 
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Nice! Thanks for the pics. Mine will be here in a few days.
Got mine too. Just wondering if I want to go the same route with my other two Tikkas.
Gonna paint mine for now, maybe flat black to try and match. Gonna get the whole thing cerakoted down the road when I change the barrel.
If I do end up running the anarchy handle I'm going to get it cerakoted black. I will see though after I compare it to the sterk and the glades armory handle.Got mine too. Just wondering if I want to go the same route with my other two Tikkas.
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I have the Sterk, the titanium Lumley Arms and Glades Armory bolt handles, the Sterk in on a X-Ray, the Glades Armory is on a hunter wood stock and the Lumley Arms on a McMillan A3-5, each one has their own beauty. That Anarchy looks a lot like the Sterk but at half the price. I would give it a shot.
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Its really just personal preference. I like where the swept handle places the knob more over my knuckles then over my finger tips. I got turned onto them after using a friend of mines Accuracy International which also has a swept ball handle, so after that I had to have one.
So, do you lift up just by pushing your hand up or do you grab it with your palm? Does it make the lift off feel lighter?
I use my thumb on the shelf as a pivot point and use a knife hand to lift up the bolt. Then use my thumb too push the bolt home and close it. I will try to get a video of it tonight. I have noticed a difference in the bolt throw, I don't have to run it as hard now.
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I forgot about mine and Cerakoted a rifle yesterday. I had everything cleaned up and put away and then walked to the mailbox. After I opened the envelope it dawned on me that I just had enough left to do the handle and knob....damn. Oh well, I ordered another handle today for my 22-250 and will run the factory CTR handle on my 7 mag.
Nice! Mine comes tomorrow but the ball won't be here till Saturday.
Okay, so this has really been a good discussion about the options for swept handles, but I did want to post a slight change to my stock cheek piece I did tonight.
The TSR-1 came with a very nice stock pack made by Tactical Tailor. However, I plan to use mine for a while in local matches, where it is pretty normal to expect things like weak side shooting and other fun challenges. The stock pack is not the best option for this use.
I think that I can use the nice stock pack on my .30-06
The TSR-1 came with a very nice stock pack made by Tactical Tailor. However, I plan to use mine for a while in local matches, where it is pretty normal to expect things like weak side shooting and other fun challenges. The stock pack is not the best option for this use.
I think that I can use the nice stock pack on my .30-06
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There are already a number of companies offering aluminum and stainless bolt shrouds for the T3, including Berreta:
http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/t3x-metal-bolt-shroud-t3x-shroud/s54065177/
https://tikkaperformance.com/index.php?_route_=tikka-t3-bolt-shroud
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tikka+bolt+shroud
http://gladesarmory.com/tikka/33/tikka-t3-cnc-machined-aluminum-shroud-black.html
http://coretacsolutions.com/products_TIKKA_performance_center.htm
Yeah, I haven't found one I thought was worth upgrading to though. I'd like to see one that looked like it belonged on a Sako.
Okay, well the pictures you posted of the Sako shrouds look to me just like the metal offerings for the T3, but just with checkering on the top surface. About any gunsmith could do that for you for a fee. But you will typically not get that for the $50 range since that checkering takes a while to set up and run. Machine time = $$, set up time = $$
Thanks, I'm aware of what's out there and aware of what's on my Tikka's. I'd like to see a knurled shroud similar to what's on other Sako rifles. It isn't as simple as having a smith checker and refinish the metal as the factory shroud is rounded on all sides. Just my personal preference.
Should be a pretty simple task for someone with the equipment, just throwing this out there in case anyone of them are watching.
Should be a pretty simple task for someone with the equipment, just throwing this out there in case anyone of them are watching.
They are watching... I currently offer an angular titanium shroud (Sterk), and something new is also on the way.
Hey Lash. Very cool.
Check under your bolt handle and see if there is a number inscribed in gold. I'm #179, another guy with the burnt Bronze is #32x something.
Pretty cool oil that they seemed to have numbered these limited edition TSR's.
Check under your bolt handle and see if there is a number inscribed in gold. I'm #179, another guy with the burnt Bronze is #32x something.
Pretty cool oil that they seemed to have numbered these limited edition TSR's.
I didn't know that. I'll have to check and see. Thanks for pointing that out.
Sounds good. Post here whenever you have more info.
Just received my glades armory swept handle and rounded knob. It's not as swept back as I'd like, but the knob is bigger then the PTG which I prefer. More to come once I get the sterk in.
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Mine is #663. I'm not surprised, as I resisted this purchase as much as I could, but in the end, it was such a good deal, that I blew my annual shooting budget and picked one up before they were all gone. I'm glad that I did now, as I do not think that there is another entry level tactical match-ready rifle that is close to this at this price. Biased I am,
Interesting. I thought there was only going to be 400 made. I'm gonna follow up with Berretta USA and see what they say about production numbers.
I had Badger low rings on my CTR with the EGW 20 MOA rail and a Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 x 44 and it cleared even with the Vortex covers on it.
Does anyone run a Cadex chassis? If so are there any issues with certain bolt knobs not giving as much length as desired protruding the stock? I'm ordering a Lite Strike through Euro Optic for a 6x47L build and the bolt knob/handle is one of the last parts on my list to acquire. I'm really liking the swept (AI style) designs.
I haven't had any issues with either but I believe the Seekins are nicer overall. Thats my go-to ring choice, I haven't found anything better.
Thanks
Which height would you recommend for a base that is 0.35" high and a 44 mm scope?
I would guess either mediums or lows but really depends on your setup. Mediums have worked well for me on several rifles.
Anyone know how the glades armory swept handle compares to the Sterk swept handle.
Anyone use CDI bottom metal with their tikka? I have a stock I'm looking at but its already inletted for CDI and I am seeing that aics pattern mags have issues feeding and MDT mags are recommended. I have a bunch of aics mags already... Do I need to get mdt mags now or is this an easy fix?
Tevan is doing a review of all swept bolt handles. Just waiting for his Sterk to arrive. He already put up info on the Two. I got mine in from archery outdoors and the PTG bolt knob. The knob is a little on the small side but not that bad. I painted mine for now flat black and it actually matched the receiver really well.
Long action or short action?
Nothing wrong with the AI mags in mine using CDI bottom metal. They feed just as slick as any other rifle.
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.
Of the 2 that I have gotten, the Glades and the Anarchy, the anarchy has the most swept back handle. The glades armory handle isn't swept back as much. The one thing that the glades has going for it is the size of the rounded knob. The PTG knob is significantly smaller like Lunchbox27 said. I found that the Anarchy handle and Glades knob is a very good combo. However, if you end up buying the glades handle and decide to use the PTG knob, you will be cutting threads off of the stud as they made it ridiculously long for some reason. Look for my review once I get my Sterk handle in, I will include pictures, measurements, etc on everything so people will have something to reference.
