GibsonKuenzi
WKR
My Tikka T3 Hunter in .270 Winchester started out as the blued/wood stock version. I've had the rifle for almost 6 years and it has definitely been used and abused. The lacquer finish on the stock had worn and flaked off in multiple areas. The blueing on the barrel and action was getting pretty bad to where certain spots of the gun would rust during the day while I was hunting.
After some research on stocks I ordered a Bell and Carlson Medalist stock and sent the action off to a Cerakote company in Wilsonville, OR. I chose the B&C because of price, weight, and type of finish. It fit what I was looking for in a reasonable price.
Upon Arrival the stock dropped in and bolted right up. The fit was almost perfect. When checking the barrel for free float, I noticed a very small piece of stock material was protruding and touching the barrel. A small box knife took care of it and gave it the clearance it needed on the entire barrel contour.
Here is the finished product.
The bell and carlson medalist uses a full length aluminum bedding block compared to the stock tikka aluminum recoil lug. I was curious if this would help accuracy. Took it out yesterday and shot some short and long range. Here are the 100y results.
This 2 shot group is Federal Fusion 150 grain factory ammo. This ammo has always shot great out of this gun. Ive consistently gotten .75" groups or better with it. With the new stock it seems that it shoots even better.
This 3 shot group is my handloads: Berger 140 Gr VLD hunting, 55.0 gr IMR 4831, F210 Primer, 0.015 From the Lands. Those are half inch squares so that group is around 0.60"
At 550y it was ringing the 12" steel plate every time. Good enough for me since this isnt an ultra long range gun.
In conclusion the fit, finish and shoot-ability of this stock is great. In my experience it improved the accuracy of my rifle. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a replacement stock on a Tikka T3.
After some research on stocks I ordered a Bell and Carlson Medalist stock and sent the action off to a Cerakote company in Wilsonville, OR. I chose the B&C because of price, weight, and type of finish. It fit what I was looking for in a reasonable price.
Upon Arrival the stock dropped in and bolted right up. The fit was almost perfect. When checking the barrel for free float, I noticed a very small piece of stock material was protruding and touching the barrel. A small box knife took care of it and gave it the clearance it needed on the entire barrel contour.
Here is the finished product.
The bell and carlson medalist uses a full length aluminum bedding block compared to the stock tikka aluminum recoil lug. I was curious if this would help accuracy. Took it out yesterday and shot some short and long range. Here are the 100y results.
This 2 shot group is Federal Fusion 150 grain factory ammo. This ammo has always shot great out of this gun. Ive consistently gotten .75" groups or better with it. With the new stock it seems that it shoots even better.
This 3 shot group is my handloads: Berger 140 Gr VLD hunting, 55.0 gr IMR 4831, F210 Primer, 0.015 From the Lands. Those are half inch squares so that group is around 0.60"
At 550y it was ringing the 12" steel plate every time. Good enough for me since this isnt an ultra long range gun.
In conclusion the fit, finish and shoot-ability of this stock is great. In my experience it improved the accuracy of my rifle. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a replacement stock on a Tikka T3.
