Which 223 and moderator

[garyb]

Looks good, certainly heavy enough.

Does it have QD studs on the side of the stock and forend as well? it looks like it

 

 

 

Yes and No.... they are allen key bolts, which I'm led to believe can be replaced for QD studs, should one so wish.

 

But maybe only on the T3 Tactical ?

 

This is my one

 

Edited July 1, 2010 by garyb

[garyb]

1 in 12

 

not sure what the Titan is but am sure Gary will let you know

[Dunkield]

Those QD's are damn handy if you use a biatholon/rucksack sling, the rifle lays really flat on you back then.

I just can't quite bring myself to drill extra holes in the side of my Tikka stock

[wildfowler.250]

Yes and No.... they are allen key bolts, which I'm led to believe can be replaced for QD studs, should one so wish.

 

But maybe only on the T3 Tactical ?

 

This is my one

 

 

 

 

 

any more pictures and your just rubbing it in

[garyb]

any more pictures and your just rubbing it in

 

Not wishing to de-rail Ian's thread any more!

 

I will start my own with extra pics once i've got some glass on her!

[deadeye ive]

Unless tikka have reinforced the internal area on their synthetic stocks around the QD stud at the forend they can have a habit of ripping out Had to repair a couple

 

Be careful

[ian_in_the_midlands]

Thanks for that advice garyb.

I suppose I need the 1in12 twist.

Any ideas the heaviest bullet that should stabalise? I would think up to about 60 grains I would be okay?

 

I have not heard of the front stud comming out before - that that is ithe sort of information I was hoping to get back in this thread.

I am a bit traditional and still prefer the wood/blue options so maybe I should be looking at the T£ hunter instead.

[Dekers]

Thanks for that advice garyb.

I suppose I need the 1in12 twist.

Any ideas the heaviest bullet that should stabalise? I would think up to about 60 grains I would be okay?

 

I have not heard of the front stud comming out before - that that is ithe sort of information I was hoping to get back in this thread.

I am a bit traditional and still prefer the wood/blue options so maybe I should be looking at the T£ hunter instead.

 

 

I have the Hunter in .243 and the Lite in .223...the .223 and LITE are not a happy combination in my book, and the rifle is front heavy, and VERY front heavy with a mod.

 

The Lite is better with bigger calibres...I know that may seem strange to some but the balance is much better, partly because of the action and a lot to do with the barrel being lighter as more metal is removed from the core on bigger calibres, whilst the external diameter remains pretty constant...the result makes for a much better balanced gun with larger calibres.

 

My .243 Hunter is MUCH better balanced anyway, it has a heavier stock, lighter barrel (bore) and was the first of the factory cut units in the UK so the barrel is shorter anyway...result is a package that works straight out of the box...even with a moderator!!

 

PS

If the stud has caused problems on the Lite I would suggest user error may have something to do with it, studs not tight (or TOO tight) and incorrectly/loose fitted bipods/slings whatever. There could always be a production fault with some unit of course but, but problem studs should not put you off!

[al4x]

Thanks for that advice garyb.

I suppose I need the 1in12 twist.

Any ideas the heaviest bullet that should stabalise? I would think up to about 60 grains I would be okay?

 

I have not heard of the front stud comming out before - that that is ithe sort of information I was hoping to get back in this thread.

I am a bit traditional and still prefer the wood/blue options so maybe I should be looking at the T£ hunter instead.

 

 

personally I'd say don't get too hung up on shooting a wide variety of bullet weights as most people just find one their rifle likes and use that as unless you're in a particularly windy area you really don't need the really heavy bullets. Most twists fire the 50-55 grain bullets well so really anything from 1:8 to 1:12 will be fine in the UK just depending how far you are looking to shoot go into the really long range stuff and you will want the heavier bullets. I like 55grainers as they will do everything I need and if I go that direction are fine on muntjac

[garyb]

Agree with Alex.

 

I'm quite happy throwing 55grn at targets from 0 - 250 yards when lamping.

 

Beyond that distance it get's a bit hard to see anyway!

[Mr_Logic]

Regarding the front stud, Harris do an adapter which goes into hollow stocks and stops this problem. My CZ, which did suffer this, has an old nut on it which I salvaged from my dad's drawer of random old nuts and bolts! Works a charm!!

[Dekers]

Regarding the front stud, Harris do an adapter which goes into hollow stocks and stops this problem. My CZ, which did suffer this, has an old nut on it which I salvaged from my dad's drawer of random old nuts and bolts! Works a charm!!

 

 

All those years of watching Blue Peter proved useful then.....I seem to recall you have also found a use for Blu Tack...now then what about those toilet roll centres??

 

Being serious for a moment, anyone who has been involved with guns for any length of time has probably got there own tips for work rounds...perhaps another thread here!!

 

I have made liberal use of silicone sealant and roofing lead in my T3 Lite, etc!!

[Dunkield]

The self tapping QD pulled out of my Tikka M695 plastic stock.

As it needed stiffening I got some plastic metal and poured that into the webbing and got a threaded QD with a washer and nut at the same time.

Doesn't look pretty but you never see it and improved the stock 100%