Redgum Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hi, going to buy a bell and carlson stock from the US when they have the one I want in stock, roughly a couple of weeks time. Was wondering if anyone has one on a T3 and what they are like eg weight, accuracy. Just want something a little tougher than wood for my 308 as it gets out in some pretty rough weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Would love to see pics when you get it back from the US mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have a T3 with a synthetic stock,which takes a bit of abuse at times,and although I have no intention of changing it,I would also like to see pic's.Post some up when you get it please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Unfortunatly I'm not off to the states but ordering one , hopefully have found a company that will export to uk, big stock suppliers 'stockies' wouldnt entertain the idea. When on the rifle will put a picture up but it prob will be in a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 It is a real pity that we do not have the resourses that the US have.They got much better kit over there and a lot cheaper too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Would love to see pics when you get it back from the US mate. As above would like to see it aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Well this is becoming abit of a lengthy process, at last they have the stocks in now and have sent payment, I will post some pics and info on any other charges ie import tax and VAT when I have the stock in my hands. Already the price has gone up a fifteen quid due to exhange rate,( from when I first worked it out a month ago ). Edited January 24, 2013 by Redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal 7888 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 watch out with buying stocks from the US alot of them havent been pre inletted and are just a solid stock! i.e costing alot to get the rifle inletted and bedded into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks for that but I have questioned the suppliers and read loads of reviews on the Bell & Carlson stocks for T3's. The stock comes with full alley bedding and the recoil lug is part of the stock, apparently it just drops in nice and snug, lets hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Share your pics when its set up please mate. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well its almost here, latest update from USPS is that the parcel has just been clear by customs in the UK, suppose I'm now awaiting a letter stating import tax and Vat amount before it can be delivered, though you never know I could get lucky and it just arrives soon. Will the customs declaration of 'spares' make any differance at all, we will soon see.Can't wait to get the thing on the rifle and put afew rnds through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Look forward to your pics when you get sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 At last, a week to get to UK customs from the US,and two weeks to get through customs. Had to pay £17 import vat and £8.00 parcelforce but now its cuddling my Tikka T3 action. Its a real snug fit with no extra work required, the barrel floats nicely right up to the action and the barrel sits dead centre in the channel. The dimensions are pretty much the same as the hunters wooden stock but is slightly longer due to the much better quality recoil pad. The stock is a few onces heavier than the plastic T3 stocks apparently but a few onces lighter than the wooden stock. With the Burris scope it makes for a nice light stalking outfit, hopefully I will one day replace the P8 mod with something lighter. In the morning I will get some photo's ta post up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atf Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm thinking of a new t3 stock where did you order it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm thinking of a new t3 stock where did you order it from? Redhawke rifles ( look em up on the internet) ,very helpful bunch and great communitcation. The stock cost £180 plus the £25 for import vat etc, they are like hens teeth here for Tikkas, the nearest price match available in UK was the howa medalist Bell and carlson stock which was £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atf Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Will do thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Heres some pics of my Tikka T3 308 in its new clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Heres some pics of my Tikka T3 308 in its new clothes. how do you find the feel of the stock??is it smooth or rough? and how do you rate the overall feel of it? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 It feels nice, its web pattern is raised so gives a certain amount of grip,its not 'tacky' like the hogue stocks though. It is a real drop in job but very snug. I only have the wooden stock to compare it with and the dimensions are pretty much the same but the foreend is slightly wider and the stock neck,pistol grip ( whatever its called ) is also slightly wider, which gives it a nice feel. It has a Pachamyr decelerator recoil pad which makes the stock very slightly longer which is good for me, I have not had to alter the scope in regard to eye relief. I love wooden stocks but just wanted something tough on the 308 as it does get some pretty hard work amongst bolders and woodland in the Wye valley.It has the advantage of being about 4oz lighter than the wood as a bonus and its not a hollow stock like I imagine the T3 plastic stock to be, my Remington 700 sps was pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 thats good to know..i ordered one off a guy on another forum bit it felt terrible and the finish was poor so i sent it back..(im sure it was sometype of copy) i will be ordering one from America tho now...ive got a family member in canada so will send him a email to see if he can get one and send it to me.. whats the colour on yours called?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 thats good to know..i ordered one off a guy on another forum bit it felt terrible and the finish was poor so i sent it back..(im sure it was sometype of copy) i will be ordering one from America tho now...ive got a family member in canada so will send him a email to see if he can get one and send it to me.. whats the colour on yours called?? Olive green with black web, have a look on Redhawke rifles website, they have various colours to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Looks well fella,well worth the wait.Health to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Took it out for its first test yesterday and feels really nice, the recoil pad gives it a nice feel and initial results on accuracy are roughly about the same, the rifle was very accurate anyway but any improvement will show up when I do a bit of 200yd stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atf Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ordered mine half an hour ago its going to be a long few weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good luck with it, have you gone for the Olive green and black web. It certainly looks good on the rifle and is sort of camouflaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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