Diagnosing Tikka Stock Problems
Posted by Jason McHann on Apr 10th 2025
Diagnosing Tikka Stock Problems
If you’re building out a Tikka rifle or installing a new stock, there’s a problem we see pretty regularly.
The rifle doesn’t quite sit right in the stock.
Maybe the action doesn’t settle all the way down. Maybe things feel tight in the wrong places. Sometimes the rifle will even torque oddly when you tighten the action screws.
When that happens, the issue usually isn’t the rifle.
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The Bottom Metal Myth
Posted by Jason McHann on Mar 25th 2025
The Tikka Bottom Metal Myth (And How the System Actually Works)
When people start working on a Tikka rifle, there’s one assumption we hear all the time:
“The bottom metal holds the magazine.”
It seems logical. On a lot of rifles, that’s exactly how the system works.
But on a Tikka T3 and T3x, that’s not actually what’s happening.
Let’s clear that up.
The Magazine Locks Into the Action
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The Tikka Arca Lite Rail: Why we built it. Why you need it.
Posted by Jason McHann on Mar 4th 2022
Why We Built the Tikka Arca Lite Rail
If you’ve spent any time shooting off a tripod, you already know this:
It’s more stable than a bipod.
The problem is most tripod setups add weight. And for a hunting rifle, that’s usually not what you want.
So the question becomes:
How do you get the stability of a tripod without turning your rifle into a bench gun?
That’s where the Arca Lite comes in.
The Problem With Traditional Set
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0 MOA vs 20 MOA Scope Mounts: Which Rail Is Right for Your Rifle?
Posted by Jason McHann on Jan 9th 2017
0 MOA vs 20 MOA Scope Mounts: What’s the Right Choice for Your Rifle?
If you're upgrading your rifle with a precision optic, you've probably encountered scope rails listed as either 0 MOA or 20 MOA. These numbers might seem small, but they have a big impact on how your optic performs—especially at long distances.This article breaks down what MOA means, the key differences between 0 MOA and 20 MOA rails, and how to choose the best opt
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