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I have two of the Mountain tactical gen 2 versions. Very nice. When I bought the first one, I sorta bi***ed them out for claiming that their version was "rattle free" without a needed spring. They then said that there are manufacturing variances in the rifles beyond their control, which I suppose is logical.
I was tempted to send the thing back for a refund, but liked the looks of it too much, so did some tinkering. I found the size of stainless spring that works perfectly to eliminate any play, and told them about it. They are now including a spring with every shroud (as they did with the second one I ordered)
If I was going to get a different aftermarket one, I'd probably opt for the stainless steel one through Ebay, made in Norway. That one looks slick on the stainless T3, and makes it look like part of the action.
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I am going to keep my plastic shroud until it needs to be replaced or I find a take off for cheap.
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Curious as I have never heard in any tikka literature saying the new shroud is actual metal. It calls them "Metallic" never specifying what type of metal. Are they some sort of injection moulded "metallic" compound. One would think if it were real metal they would say what it was. I know 'metallic' paint and 'metallic' brake pads which are really not made of metal and metallic paint has no metal whatsoever. This use of the term 'metallic' to describe their product makes me question it.
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Curious as I have never heard in any tikka literature saying the new shroud is actual metal. It calls them "Metallic" never specifying what type of metal. Are they some sort of injection moulded "metallic" compound. One would think if it were real metal they would say what it was. I know 'metallic' paint and 'metallic' brake pads which are really not made of metal and metallic paint has no metal whatsoever. This use of the term 'metallic' to describe their product makes me question it. I get what you are saying. I have a new T3x and thought the same thing. I does not look or feel like a piece of aluminum or steel in my eyes...
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Cast aluminum (aka pot metal) vs. a machined part?
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The good old days of Tikka shrouds. Some chap down under was making them..
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same? Because I want one...fair enough? I have seen several broken plastic shrouds. My brother has a cracked one right now. As far as he knows, he hasn't hit it on anything either. Heat from being in a truck in Florida maybe?
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I like mine. Stainless steel.
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Which one is that? Matches up nicely to the receiver.
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That shroud looks great....Very nice!..........Hb
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Mountain Tactical will have a stainless version available shortly as well.
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Which one is that? Matches up nicely to the receiver. Guy in Canada makes them. They also come in aluminum grey or black. They are an exact clone of the factory shroud. I've had the other goofy looking ones too and like these better.
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Which one is that? Matches up nicely to the receiver. Guy in Canada makes them. They also come in aluminum grey or black. They are an exact clone of the factory shroud. I've had the other goofy looking ones too and like these better. I agree. Those are the best I've seen. I think they look better than Tikkas new metal one.
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I looked at them all and bought from this Gentleman. His customer service and followup even though he is in Australia is second to none. Lumley Arms
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I'm leaning towards the mountain tactical. The factory Tikka one isn't much cheaper and the "metallic" description makes me question it a little bit. I've emailed Lumley arms twice now about a couple parts and have yet to get a reply so they're out as far as I'm concerned.
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I'm leaning towards the mountain tactical. The factory Tikka one isn't much cheaper and the "metallic" description makes me question it a little bit. I've emailed Lumley arms twice now about a couple parts and have yet to get a reply so they're out as far as I'm concerned. What email address? Never had an issue with contacting them.
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