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Hi guys. Anyone know the weight difference between the factory plastic tikka stock and one of the B&C medalists stocks? thanks
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Here is what I have measured in pounds-ounces:
Tikka factory stock 1-13 Tikka Manners T-3 EH-3T 1-11 Tikka B&C Medalist Stock 2-0
The B&C that I had was 3 ounces heavier and the Manners was 2 ounces lighter.
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I had a BC for about 15 minutes and hated it. If anything, a McMillan Edge would be worth it IMHO. The things shoot so well that all you really need is a half hour and a dull soldering iron to stipple the grip.
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16 bore what didnt you like about the B&C stock?
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Heavy, thick wrist, schit finish, inlet looked like termites had a hay day. Didn't think it was worth $250 especially since it bug holes in the factory handle. If I can remember my photobucket password I'll post a pic of the stippling. But don't let me rain on your parade if that's what you really want. Even the coveted "SA Ti Take Off" has made it to my schit list.
Adding a heavier stock wasn't the move I was looking for.
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Thanks for the reply. Honestly after seeing the weight gain I'll pass as well. Was hoping it was closer
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I used Bobby's idea with the solder gun, my job isn't pretty, but functionally it improved the grip. Sorry for the hijack
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Well, still don't know the password to photobucket, but here's a link to an old thread with a pic Tikka soldering iron stock You'll have to excuse my obsession with diminishing returns. I've completely run out of give a schit for wasting my time and money on things that don't give me much in return. Call it boredom or whatever. I'm on a minimalist approach to lots of stuff these days and rigs anymore have become a burden, not a hobby. As has hand loading. I don't monkey past 500 on targets or 300 on stuff that breathes. No sense in worrying about what I don't need for something I'm not going to do anyway..... Anyhoo.....way off topic.
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I have a tikka b&c and really like it.
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I have a tikka b&c and really like it. I like my B&Cs as well. THey are no McM, but for the $, I'd put them as a very high value. I have big hands, so the wrist thickness doesn't bother me. With that said, as Boomer indicates and illustrates, the Tikka stock can facilitate if you wish to masturbate and re-create.
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