Weigh down a Tikka T3
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canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Calgary, AB
Do both - lead shot IN epoxy. 
Do both - lead shot IN epoxy.
Exactly what I did with a T3 lite 338 Mag and it made quite a difference in dampening recoil, but it was no longer a "lite" rifle...
manbearpig
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initially id start with something less permanent than filling the stock with lead/epoxy.
if later on you realise that the balance of the rifle is all f'd up and its too heavy, you might want to undo it - and thats not an option if you use epoxy. maybe its just me but if ill always take the completely reversible solution over the permanent, irreversible one.
sew up a beanbag full of lead shot, drop it in the stock hollow, squish it in, and then cut a slightly oversize plug of high density styrofoam insulation and jam it in behind it, screw in the buttplate, it wont move.
ive done this to my friend's Stevens and it hasnt budged in 2 years now, but if he ever changes his mind or wants to sell the gun or something he can remove it in seconds.
if later on you realise that the balance of the rifle is all f'd up and its too heavy, you might want to undo it - and thats not an option if you use epoxy. maybe its just me but if ill always take the completely reversible solution over the permanent, irreversible one.
sew up a beanbag full of lead shot, drop it in the stock hollow, squish it in, and then cut a slightly oversize plug of high density styrofoam insulation and jam it in behind it, screw in the buttplate, it wont move.
ive done this to my friend's Stevens and it hasnt budged in 2 years now, but if he ever changes his mind or wants to sell the gun or something he can remove it in seconds.
canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
I would coat the inside with release agent, and then do the epoxy/lead deal. That way, it fits perfectly, but it removeable!
7mmBRmostly
Regular
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- Nova Scotia
seriously, pour the shot into a rubber; it works
x2. Just be sure to use LOTS of release agent or grease. Premix the shot with the epoxy or even clear silicone in a bowl then trowel it in and let it cure.
I have a savage with the same issue. went to wallyworld and bought 2 coils of lead rope in the fishing dept. for 3.00 each and wrapped them in recycle plastic supermarket bags. stuffed them in the stock and now have no rattle and a balance on 2 fingers. cheap and efficient. just play with how much lead you need.
