Tikka T3 Varmint .308

Yes. Do it. That is the one major shortfall of the Tikka rifle system. The aluminum recoil lug should be replaced asap. I just picked up a new T3 Sporter in 260 rem today and I have already ordered the titanium recoil lug and bedding kit from Lumley Arms.

I have done this with all my Tikka rifles, I would strongly suggest it.
 
Could you recommend a place to order those from Crashman?

I have a Tikka T3 Lite in .308 and it's been very kind to me on the range. No problems in around 750 rounds.
 
Gunneegoogoo said:
Do you do the bedding yourself?
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Yes I do, pretty easy really. Just take your time and block all holes where you don't want the bedding material and use a good release agent every where the bedding material touches the action and barrel. I also rough up the stock and drill some shallow holes in certain areas to allow the bedding material to get into the stock and form up a better mechanical lock. Tape off areas on the action that are above the stock line and clean up is easier, have lots of paper towel and Q tips on hand, take your time, have a beer to relax with some good music and have at it.
 
Crashman said:
Yes I do, pretty easy really. Just take your time and block all holes where you don't want the bedding material and use a good release agent every where the bedding material touches the action and barrel. I also rough up the stock and drill some shallow holes in certain areas to allow the bedding material to get into the stock and form up a better mechanical lock. Tape off areas on the action that are above the stock line and clean up is easier, have lots of paper towel and Q tips on hand, take your time, have a beer to relax with some good music and have at it.
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Ya, I should. I watched all the vids and have the devcon, just have to man up and do it!!!!
 
My approach is different. I just order a Bell & Carlson stock with the full aluminum bedding block as well as built in recoil lug then fit the rifle to it and go shoot. Have not had to bed those stocks to the action so far to get good accuracy.

T3 Lite in 300wsm does 3/8 to a tiny bit larger inch groups from cold bore with 5 to ten minutes between shots, when conditions are right and I am up to it. Most days I can get half inch groups at 100. This is not to say all T3 rifles are up to it as some shoot and some are good but not as good.
 
I am yet to see a T3 that isn't good, and I've been around 5 or 6. 3/8" is very very good from the gun, and very very good for you to keep your composure while that T3 Lite .300WSM pounds you......

I hope I can get 3/8" out of my T3 Varmint in .300WSM!!! It's being bedded now.....
 
blwebster said:
My approach is different. I just order a Bell & Carlson stock with the full aluminum bedding block as well as built in recoil lug then fit the rifle to it and go shoot. Have not had to bed those stocks to the action so far to get good accuracy.

T3 Lite in 300wsm does 3/8 to a tiny bit larger inch groups from cold bore with 5 to ten minutes between shots, when conditions are right and I am up to it. Most days I can get half inch groups at 100. This is not to say all T3 rifles are up to it as some shoot and some are good but not as good.
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So you take 25-50 minutes to do a 5 rounds group? I'd die of boredom waiting that long between shots.
 
blwebster said:
My approach is different. I just order a Bell & Carlson stock with the full aluminum bedding block as well as built in recoil lug then fit the rifle to it and go shoot. Have not had to bed those stocks to the action so far to get good accuracy.

T3 Lite in 300wsm does 3/8 to a tiny bit larger inch groups from cold bore with 5 to ten minutes between shots, when conditions are right and I am up to it. Most days I can get half inch groups at 100. This is not to say all T3 rifles are up to it as some shoot and some are good but not as good.
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That's totally cool too, what ever works for you. Not everyone likes the B&C stocks though, I like those stocks but not for every application. Plus I like doing some work on my rifles myself, and I reload to so I have a little more input on the accuracy of the rifle (good or bad!) than just squeezing the trigger.
 
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