![]() ![]() It all depends on how far the rifle is to be carried. Yes, the only downside of the TRG was the weight. The big Weatherby magnums have no interest at all for me - simply I am a bit recoil sensitive. Surely that's a no-brainer - McMillan has the solution if the original stock is dodgy. ![]() What about the M995/TRG-S series? The main issue here in Australia appears to be their poor availability, limited calibre range (the big Weatherby calibres are most common here) and the synthetic stock has a reputation for cracking at the wrist. Speaking of Sakos, if I understand correctly, the TRG21/22's main drawbacks are weight & price. Lesson learned - RE-READ the book before I buy my next firearm ! Your section on bedding covered the Tikka M-series & Sakos very comprehensively. I simply looked up the Tikka M-series in the contents and found the write-up pp 173-178. I had forgotten about about the Tikka M-series in the bedding section. I am now seriously looking into buying my next rifle. I looked up my PDF of your book and found the sections you refer to - and feel like a real twit now - I read the whole book last year and had a short list of suitable rifles. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Nathan, and your very comprehensive reply. Soon we will have the post apocalyptic Sako Model 95 slingshot chambered in gravel. This was the beginning of Sako's cost cutting strategy which has been ongoing. The Sako clones are just that, albeit with actual bottom metal. Other aspects of the M series are the same as the T3, the plastic magazine and floor plate etc. The fit will still be tight, even with heavy release agent- but the rifle will shoot! If they pinch,the rifle may double group. During bedding, the side walls need a heavy layer of release agent and graphite. The only other aspect to watch for is pinching in the side walls. ![]() This is merely an option.However- bedding methods are critical as described and further elaborated on in the bedding tutorial on the site.Īpart from this, the M series is pretty straight forwards. A simple round boss could be machined, then fitted with stress loading at the rear of the action boss (as per bedding instructions), then bedded in place. Well, you don't really need that giant L plate in the stock. The trigger unit is also very good.Īs for other thoughts. Basically the rifle has many good features. The action has a very large tang for weight distribution etc. For example, you can see that the big square slab offers ample bedding surface area and you can see that it is a floating lug design so lug alignment is critical. The book should give you enough information in that you can use your own judgement on whether the action design has merit. Hi Karl, looking at the paperback now, I have shown photos of the M series Tikka on pages 97 through to 100 and noted the importance of the lug set up during bedding. ![]()
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