I know everyone bitches about the Tikka stocks, but ever put one back together? They're a PIA to get back together. The recoil lug not being attached to the gun seems to make zero difference to me. They fit super tight in the stock, and I can't help but think it surely doesn't hurt the way they shoot. I've heard more than one person talk about messing up the accuracy by doing things like bedding a Tikka, or changing stocks. That's a 180 for most rifles, but it doesn't seem to count when talking Tikkas.