Barrel to Stock gap Tikka T3X Timber

[dkwellman]

I changed bottom metal and screws but now I've noticed a bigger than normal gap between the barrel and stock. Any suggestions?
Might not be a problem. Gun has not been fired after changes.

 

[Leaf Litter]

Is the bottom metal thicker than what you replaced?

 

[dkwellman]

Is the bottom metal thicker than what you replaced?

I think so. I replaced the plastic factory piece with bottom metal & screws from mountain tactical

 

[dkwellman]

If it's thicker then it will push your action up higher and away from the stock. As long as the action is properly bedded in the stock the extra height shouldn't hurt anything

Ok. Thanks. I'll take it apart & make sure everything is seated right.

 

[B-LOT Banga]

If it's thicker then it will push your action up higher and away from the stock. As long as the action is properly bedded in the stock the extra height shouldn't hurt anything

If the bottom metal is thicker, it will push your action higher?

I could be wrong but the thickness of the bottom metal on a tikka shouldn't affect the height of the action. Only the screw engaging in the action would be affected as the bottom metal and action is separated by the stock.

If your action is riding higher after the bottom metal was installed check to see if your action screws are too long as that would be a bad thing. Just my humble opinion…. Good luck

 

[B-LOT Banga]

Ok. Thanks. I'll take it apart & make sure everything is seated right.

Try and see if there is anything that could had gotten between the action and stock or if the action is actually seating well in the recoil lug. For a tikka no matter what you use for a bottom metal, it should never affect the seated height of the action. If I'm wrong I apologize. Just my humble opinion. Good luck

 

[dkwellman]

Try and see if there is anything that could had gotten between the action and stock or if the action is actually seating well in the recoil lug. For a tikka no matter what you use for a bottom metal, it should never affect the seated height of the action. If I'm wrong I apologize. Just my humble opinion. Good luck

Thanks. I'll take a look tomorrow. I ordered new screws but it doesn't look right

 

[ShtrRdy]

I'll guess the action isn't seated on the recoil lug properly. Try first installing the action into the stock. Get the action in place like it originally was. Then install the new bottom metal.

 

[Ckleeves]

I'll guess the action isn't seated on the recoil lug properly. Try first installing the action into the stock. Get the action in place like it originally was. Then install the new bottom metal.

^^^ More then likely what's going on.

 

[Andrew Massi]

If the bottom metal is thicker, it will push your action higher?

I could be wrong but the thickness of the bottom metal on a tikka shouldn't affect the height of the action. Only the screw engaging in the action would be affected as the bottom metal and action is separated by the stock.

If your action is riding higher after the bottom metal was installed check to see if your action screws are too long as that would be a bad thing. Just my humble opinion…. Good luck

Your not wrong, a thick bm would shorten screw engagement, not push up an action.

Dollar to a donut the action is resting on top of the recoil lug and not seated in the groove

 

[dkwellman]

I'll guess the action isn't seated on the recoil lug properly. Try first installing the action into the stock. Get the action in place like it originally was. Then install the new bottom metal.

Ok. Thanks. I'll give that a try

 

[dkwellman]

Ok. Thanks. I'll give that a try

Could you switch the screws to the wrong hole? I think one is a little longer than the other

 

[ShtrRdy]

If I recall correctly one of the action screws is longer than the other. They are enough different that that they can only be useful one way.

 

[Remhunter]

I'll guess the action isn't seated on the recoil lug properly. Try first installing the action into the stock. Get the action in place like it originally was. Then install the new bottom metal.

That is my guess as well. The recoil lug isn't fixed it is an easy problem and fix