I have one on my Tikka 243, it is my go to coyote rifle with an IBI carbon barrel as well. My chassis has the full load-folding stock and ARCA forend. I use a tripod at all my stands and really appreciate the ARCA for this purpose, if I run with a different rifle with no ARCA then I have to add a HOG saddle which is more weight. So far my cheek piece is as new, not torn up at all as others have described and I have had mine for a couple years now and hunt a lot in the winter for coyotes-but I tend to stick to open pastures, cut blocks, etc, and don't push in the thick stuff so that is probably why mine is still in great shape. I don't use the folding stock feature at all, except for when it is time to clean the barrel so I guess it is handy for that. I too was surprised at the noise of the chassis, other Tikka rifles in different stocks are definitely quieter than this one. Overall I am very pleased with my rifle, it shoots awesome and is very ergonomic for all field shooting positions.
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