nksmfamjp
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I have a friend looking at options for a Tikka T3X 270 WSM which is basically a good elk rifle, but has a bit too much felt recoil. Kind of thinking through what custom options could be proposed as a solution.
Action…I get it. They are all slick, don't really need tru'd. Cocking force is pretty good, not great. Bolt handles look weak, but are not a struggle, right? Prefits may or may not work, right? I get confused with length…..Is there one length, multiple? If I have a WSM, am I locked into magnum with that bolt….yea, I guess I am. Am I locked into a 3" magnum or how long can I go?
Trigger …..ok…2-2.75 lbs decent. Someone makes a spring, right? Who makes the spring? What do I get with that?
Stocks….it is a T3X now. What are The obvious stock upgrades to get some cheek height, decent recoil pad, ARCA or Pic rail, better stiffness and bedding. What is obvious? Is the recoil lug an issue for bedding and getting a solid rifle?
Barrel…the stock barrel shoots well or well enough. Is it worth threading the muzzle for a brake? I hate changing out a barrel to put a brake on when the barrel is sub-moa. What threads are needed to change to a nut system?
Other thoughts…..I wonder about changing to 6.8 Western and shooting like 140gr bullets….probably no change.
Would be nice to come out $600-$750 poorer with muzzle break, better fitting stock, good recoil pad, bedding, trigger adjust to 2lbs, etc.
Obviously, I'm thinking about more expensive ideas, but those may be outside the desires of my friend.
Thoughts?
Action…I get it. They are all slick, don't really need tru'd. Cocking force is pretty good, not great. Bolt handles look weak, but are not a struggle, right? Prefits may or may not work, right? I get confused with length…..Is there one length, multiple? If I have a WSM, am I locked into magnum with that bolt….yea, I guess I am. Am I locked into a 3" magnum or how long can I go?
Trigger …..ok…2-2.75 lbs decent. Someone makes a spring, right? Who makes the spring? What do I get with that?
Stocks….it is a T3X now. What are The obvious stock upgrades to get some cheek height, decent recoil pad, ARCA or Pic rail, better stiffness and bedding. What is obvious? Is the recoil lug an issue for bedding and getting a solid rifle?
Barrel…the stock barrel shoots well or well enough. Is it worth threading the muzzle for a brake? I hate changing out a barrel to put a brake on when the barrel is sub-moa. What threads are needed to change to a nut system?
Other thoughts…..I wonder about changing to 6.8 Western and shooting like 140gr bullets….probably no change.
Would be nice to come out $600-$750 poorer with muzzle break, better fitting stock, good recoil pad, bedding, trigger adjust to 2lbs, etc.
Obviously, I'm thinking about more expensive ideas, but those may be outside the desires of my friend.
Thoughts?