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    Tikka Threading Questions

    My smith used an adapter when I had my 6.5 lite barrel cut down to 19". Using a single port ASR brake currently.
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    T1X stock help

    Here is another thread with more info - https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/tikka-t1x-vs-t3x-action-size-and-chassis.264377/
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    Sold NIB Swarovski Habicht 1.5-6x42-DV

    Bump - price reduced
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    Well yeah you used yellow nail polish, that's a whole different story. Nice rifle!
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    .....except quick change barrels, they shoot tight....sometimes.
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    I think that's the diplomatic answer. You're not wrong, I baby my stuff both when hunting or range trips. I also tend to shoot suppressed and moderate calibers all of which probably contribute to my success without thread locker. Don't get me wrong I love the stuff and fully agree there is a...
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    Are you sure the rings are not out of alignment? I would say this is a good candidate for ring lapping.
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    My apologies I missed the part where he said rings and scope, I just read scope. My point was favor the rings number over the scope number especially if it's lower. I shoot 2-3x a week and occasionally check things and never found any lose. That said I run the same rings or mounts on 90% of...
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    Scope mounting to maintain zero

    I disagree, the ring design has more to do with the torque needed. The manufacturer number is what i would consider the maximum. If spuhr or seekins say 18, then i’d go 18. I also have never found a need to use loctite on any ring connection point. Scope base for sure but not rings.
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