Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Tikka Synthetic Stock and Tight Sling - POI Changes?

Does anyone use a synthetic stocked T3 with a tight sling from field positions? I currently shoot a walnut stocked Sako with a sling which I keep nice and tight, but am thinking of changing to a T3 Lite Stainless for weight savings. Has anyone with any experience with one noticed any changes in POI shooting from various field positions with a sling? I know the stocks have come in for a bit of criticism for being flimsy, but just looking to ascertain how big an issue this is, whether I might need to think about getting an aftermarket one of some kind.

If you move a sling up front from under you hand to over it, the point of impact at 500 yards can move 4-7"

So the answer depends

Guess it depends on how tight of MOA you can shoot from field position...

They ain't that flimsy.

FWIW, I used a sling on my No.1 with no appreciable effect in field conditions and that attaches directly to the barrel.

You aint strong enough to move it enough to tell...

Sounds good guys! I thought they seemed pretty reasonable when I handled them before, but never had a sling on one or anything. They're nice rifles. I know a lot of people don't like the amount of plastic and such, particularly the magazine design, and I understand that, but seems like there's a lot to like about a six and a bit pound rifle that shoots as well as the Tikkas seem to!