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Why Tikka Rifles Use Polymer Parts: And Why Shooters Still Upgrade Them One of the things that surprises shooters when they first start working on a Tikka rifle is how many factory components are made from polymer. The magazine system.The bolt shroud.The bottom metal. For people coming from more traditional rifle platforms, it can seem a little unexpected at first, especially considering how well Tikkas shoot. But the reality is those choices wer …

Cartridge vs. Caliber: Let's Talk Mags One of the most common questions we get is about magazine compatibility. Someone is setting up a new rifle, changing cartridges, or upgrading parts, and they want to make sure they’re choosing the correct mag for their setup. And we get it: In the shooting world, cartridge and caliber often get used interchangeably in everyday conversation. But when it comes to magazines, they mean very different thin …

The Product That Started It All: The Mountain Tactical Billet Picatinny Rail Every company has a product that started it all. For us, that product was the Mountain Tactical Billet Picatinny Rail for Tikka rifles. When we first started working with the Tikka platform years ago, one thing stood out pretty quickly: the factory scope mounting options left a lot of room for improvement. Tikka rifles have always been known for their excellent ac …

How to Paint Your Rifle Stock (and Why You’d Actually Do It) A factory rifle does the job. But it also stands out. Flat black. Clean lines. Sharp edges. That might look good on a bench, but it’s not doing you any favors in the field. Painting your stock isn’t (only) about making it look cool. It’s about breaking up the outline of your rifle so it blends into your environment. And the best part? You don’t need …