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Any one ever swap out their Tikka stocks with a Mcmillan?
Weights?
Thinking I would do the Tikka/Sako hunter in edge fill,
Am I gaining weight, losing or about the same?
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Weights on pretty good digital scale.
Tikka factory synthetic stock w/Limbsaver pad (and bottom metal) - 30.8 oz.
Tikka factory synthetic stock w/factory pad- (and bottom metal) - 29.4 oz.
McMillan Rem 700 SA Hunters EDGE 25.3 oz.
McMillan Rem 700 LA Hunters Edge 23 oz. (more material removed for action cutout???)
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You aren’t really saving that much weight. The one edge for a tikka I bothered to weight was right around 25.5 oz without metal. If I really wanted to shave more than that I’d look at a wildcat.
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced.
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced. Sounds right. Mine is a t3 hunters edge - no cheek piece.
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I guess I missed a detail, This specific rifle/stock would be a T3x lite if that would change any numbers.
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You aren’t really saving that much weight. The one edge for a tikka I bothered to weight was right around 25.5 oz without metal. If I really wanted to shave more than that I’d look at a wildcat. Not about shaving weight, Rifle has is weighs 7.5, I don't think I'd care to go any lighter. I have rifles at 8.5 to 9lbs, therefore I consider 7.5 light.
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced. The purpose of this thread, thanks. Can I assume the T3x stock would have similar weight?
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You aren’t really saving that much weight. The one edge for a tikka I bothered to weight was right around 25.5 oz without metal. If I really wanted to shave more than that I’d look at a wildcat. Not about shaving weight, Rifle has is weighs 7.5, I don't think I'd care to go any lighter. I have rifles at 8.5 to 9lbs, therefore I consider 7.5 light. Apologies for my incorrect inference. Usually when folks are asking about edge fill it’s with the intent of weight reduction - but you know what they say about assuming. Cheers.
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Ken,
Just PM'd you, you only save maybe 3-4 ozs over factory. But I will say the McMillan changes that rifle from a nice rifle into a really nice hunting rig IMHO. If you like the overall feel of a Hunters Edge stock you will surely like it on the Tikka, its a pleasure to carry while hunting.
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Ken,
Just PM'd you, you only save maybe 3-4 ozs over factory. But I will say the McMillan changes that rifle from a nice rifle into a really nice hunting rig IMHO. If you like the overall feel of a Hunters Edge stock you will surely like it on the Tikka, its a pleasure to carry while hunting. Send me your Edge for a test drive, with these prices, hell of a roll of the dice.
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Mine is in a Brown ,@ 22oz
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Ken,
Just PM'd you, you only save maybe 3-4 ozs over factory. But I will say the McMillan changes that rifle from a nice rifle into a really nice hunting rig IMHO. If you like the overall feel of a Hunters Edge stock you will surely like it on the Tikka, its a pleasure to carry while hunting. Totally agree. Mine is a 7mm-08 T3x superlite with a high-desert aluminum bottom metal and a McMillan Edge. Bought a couple M+ magazines and its a joy to shoot and balances great.
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Mine is in a Brown ,@ 22oz Was unaware that Brown inlets for tikkas. What did that stock run you?
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced. The purpose of this thread, thanks. Can I assume the T3x stock would have similar weight? Not exactly sure as how close the 3x stock is to the 3 as I don’t have one to weigh. I’d imagine they would be pretty close though. Also, lots of folks are mentioning the McMillan Hunters Edge stock, which is usually a few ounces lighter than the Sako Hunter with Edge fill. My Hunters Edge stocks weighed about 23-25 oz compared with the Sako Hunter Edge fill, which mine weigh 27-28 oz. Personally I prefer the Sako Hunter pattern over the Hunters Edge for what I do, but the Hunters Edge is a very nice stock as well.
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced. The purpose of this thread, thanks. Can I assume the T3x stock would have similar weight? Not exactly sure as how close the 3x stock is to the 3 as I don’t have one to weigh. I’d imagine they would be pretty close though. Also, lots of folks are mentioning the McMillan Hunters Edge stock, which is usually a few ounces lighter than the Sako Hunter with Edge fill. My Hunters Edge stocks weighed about 23-25 oz compared with the Sako Hunter Edge fill, which mine weigh 27-28 oz. Personally I prefer the Sako Hunter pattern over the Hunters Edge for what I do, but the Hunters Edge is a very nice stock as well. From a weight perspective the Mcmillan is not worth it, from a "feel" perspective it is a nice upgrade.
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My McMillan Hunters Edge stock for my T3 weighs 26 ounces. The factory T3 stocks weighs 31 ounces. To me, saving 5 ounces, better ergos, (in my opinion), and better looks was worth the $532 that the Mc cost me. If they are now closer to $700, IMHO, it is not so much worth it. RJ
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Mine is in a Brown ,@ 22oz Was unaware that Brown inlets for tikkas. What did that stock run you? Was a 700 Rem inlet. It was sent to Rick at Extreme Rifleworks who fit it perfectly to the Tikka
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My two Tikka Sako Hunter Edge fill stocks weighed about 27-28 oz, and were within an ounce or so of the factory T3 stocks they replaced. The purpose of this thread, thanks. Can I assume the T3x stock would have similar weight? Not exactly sure as how close the 3x stock is to the 3 as I don’t have one to weigh. I’d imagine they would be pretty close though. Also, lots of folks are mentioning the McMillan Hunters Edge stock, which is usually a few ounces lighter than the Sako Hunter with Edge fill. My Hunters Edge stocks weighed about 23-25 oz compared with the Sako Hunter Edge fill, which mine weigh 27-28 oz. Personally I prefer the Sako Hunter pattern over the Hunters Edge for what I do, but the Hunters Edge is a very nice stock as well. From a weight perspective the Mcmillan is not worth it, from a "feel" perspective it is a nice upgrade. Agreed, without a doubt.
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My McMillan Hunters Edge stock for my T3 weighs 26 ounces. The factory T3 stocks weighs 31 ounces. To me, saving 5 ounces, better ergos, (in my opinion), and better looks was worth the $532 that the Mc cost me. If they are now closer to $700, IMHO, it is not so much worth it. RJ Holy crap, you could buy another Tikka for what you paid for the stock! P
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