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...and while we're talking aftermarket. KRG-OPS... will be carrying these soon.. I can do without the knob, but the shrouds look decent
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Nice to see people are starting to take notice of the Tikkas, and developing aftermarket goodies. Wish someone would make a replacement mag for a reasonable price...
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Forget the mag, I wish there was a way to chop the top and ADL it...
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Anyone know what the new Bell and Carlson stock for the T3 will cost? Buckfever1
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...and while we're talking aftermarket. KRG-OPS... will be carrying these soon.. I can do without the knob, but the shrouds look decent Is that how the handle is attached from the factory, a dovetail ?
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Yes bolt handle is dovetailed and retained by piece in the cocking mechanism. It is super strong and can be disassembled in seconds so swapping a bolt handle is very easy. Fantastic design.
Also the bolt "shroud" on this gun is just a dust cover or cosmetic shroud. It serves no mechanical purpose.
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In my opinion, Tikka is the most accurate, and affordable lightweight rifle on the market right now. Coupled with a nice stock, the competition is toast. Somehow I'm pretty dang sure that other rifle companies will survive. BTW, how much $ would a guy have into a Tikka T3 and a B&C stock?
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A Tikka + new stock is still coming in a few hundred less than a Kimber MT. Hey, I was skeptical about Tikkas too until I bought one. It outshoots everything in my safe.
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Forget the mag, I wish there was a way to chop the top and ADL it... Now THAT would sell some rifles.
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It will cost more to order direct from B&C, about $375 shipped. Someone at B&C recommended Jim at Aftermarket Innovations ( www.rifle-accuracy.com), 1-800-528-6900. He can place the order for $248 (Spider web finish) shipped to your door.
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$375 for a B&C? No thanks.
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It's $248 shipped if ordered through Jim at AMI.
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If I didn't owe Rick Bin money, and my gunsmith money, I would be all over it for $248. Have to wait a bit.
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Any clue if these fit the Tikka 695 (whitetail) as well?
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Not sure, but highly I doubt it. I have both the 695 and T3 and the actions appear to have different dimensions although I haven't taken formal measurements. Maybe the 695 would fit the T3 B&C with a little competent gunsmith work?
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In my opinion, Tikka is the most accurate, and affordable lightweight rifle on the market right now. Coupled with a nice stock, the competition is toast. T-3's run $625-$650'ish. So tack on the stock for $250 and you're at $900. You can pick up a SS ADL for about $450 plus $200 for a Ti stock. Add in a Jewel trigger for another $200 and you still got $50 to spend.
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An ADL is not a lightweight configuration. The Tikka has a slim receiver, and slim barrel shank, and probably beats it by a pound. Plus, you can get the even lighter fluted version Tikka...
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...and while we're talking aftermarket. KRG-OPS... will be carrying these soon.. I can do without the knob, but the shrouds look decent I'd love to have the colored bolt and shroud on my Tikka; however, I don't see the parts listed for them on the KRG site link??? Where can you buy them?
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An ADL is not a lightweight configuration. The Tikka has a slim receiver, and slim barrel shank, and probably beats it by a pound. Plus, you can get the even lighter fluted version Tikka... Tikka, Talley, Nikon Monarch 2x7 = 7lb 3oz Rem 700 SA, Talley, M8 6x42 = 7lb 8oz Both in their factory stocks, which are crap, as well as that friggin Nikon... ...and while we're talking aftermarket. KRG-OPS... will be carrying these soon.. I can do without the knob, but the shrouds look decent I'd love to have the colored bolt and shroud on my Tikka; however, I don't see the parts listed for them on the KRG site link??? Where can you buy them? They just became a distributor for the company that makes them. Evidently they're from a land down unda....
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I always get a kick out of the "T-3 stock is crap" crowd. Admittedly they're not the greatest thing to look at. I don't buy hunting rifles to marvel at their beauty while they're in the rack. I buy 'em to use and use hard, drag them through the sand, dirt, etc. Those T-3's with their "crappy" stocks out shoot everything I've owned including a Steyr and several Sako's. That being said, I do like the idea of having that B&C stock on one of my T-3's.
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