To be honest you will waste a ton of money and end up with a rifle that won't sell for anywere what it cost.(been there, done that) Sell the tikka and buy one in any of the new 30 cal magnums, Yes...
Liked On: 14-01-2020, 10:17 AM
Hi Grimus, This is a great idea and I hope you pursue the project and post pictures of your progress. Do have a chat with Kiwi Greg as he has a 7mm 300NM reamer that could make your life easier....
Liked On: 14-01-2020, 09:39 AM
Treated myself to mounting the Leupy 2-7 (courtesy of oxfarmer) on the Win M70 mid 50s Super Grade, seems to be a good match. Think the stock is a Reinhart Fajen, anyone recognise the rifle - I...
Liked On: 30-12-2019, 01:55 PM
I'm not sure if the wood is walnut and there's sod all blueing left; but my old 1944 SMLE is now sporting a new Nikon 2-7x Prostaff scope. I've had this rifle since I was about 18 and still love...
Liked On: 30-12-2019, 01:54 PM
If NZ Post is refusing to send a part and are not comminicating this to you. Folloow the instructions below, make sure you pass on your chosen courier (i used Pack and Send) a copy same email you...
Liked On: 20-12-2019, 03:07 PM
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Liked On: 19-12-2019, 08:20 PM
Insurance? Workmate just claimed insurance after he lost a bolt for his pretty well worn Tikka, and insurance paid out full price of a new rifle ~$1600
Liked On: 19-12-2019, 10:24 AM
Chris is right as well. Shooting a hot barrel will help kill it as you have to factor friction into the wear as well. Interestingly I believe copper jackets cause more wear than steel jackets do,...
Liked On: 12-12-2019, 05:22 PM
I wonder if he thought the bull barrel would act as a kind of heat sink, and greatly delay the temp rise in the area of the throat.
Liked On: 12-12-2019, 02:11 PM
Having spent late winter getting the rifle sorted and shooting it was time to put theory to practice. Ive owned a lot of rifles over the years including some high end gear. Hands down this is the...
Liked On: 11-12-2019, 12:42 PM
Well after a few delays finally got the WSM back, it's now done to my satisfaction. Just had the bolt fluted by gunworks also had a cup bedded into the fore to accept the javelin spartan bipod I...
Liked On: 10-12-2019, 04:52 PM
Have you measured the headspace? Sounds like the shoulder needs to be bumped back a bit
Liked On: 09-12-2019, 09:23 AM
You can lock the bolt in the closed position with the safety which will achieve the same result and be less of a pointless exercise
Liked On: 05-12-2019, 08:40 AM
Me three except that I'm a bit slower and it took nearly 40 years to make the switch. I'm now with the whole rest of the entire world that uses a safety as it was intended . . . .
Liked On: 05-12-2019, 08:39 AM
Why? Just run your actual safety
Liked On: 04-12-2019, 02:11 PM