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Shortening a Tikka T3?

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21 August 2011, 13:16
Canadian Mulie
Shortening a Tikka T3?
I am wondering if a T3 lite stainless can be shortened. Here is the kicker the length of pull needs to be around 11 1/2". If it is able to be done, is it an easy fix? Also if this will lighten the gun substantially would shortening a T3 laminated to 11 1/2" drop the weight down to around 6 1/2lbs?

I should note too that I would like to fit a limbsaver recoil pad, or something similar.

CM
21 August 2011, 16:06
500N
Easy to fix - glue and screw on what you have cut off and apart
from the line of the join, yes.

Will it drop the wight down to 6 1/2 lbs. Just.

Their are other ways of lightening the stock than cutting off the butt
or do you need the LOP TO BE 11 1/2" ?

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21 August 2011, 18:58
Canadian Mulie
Yes LOP needs to be around 11 1/2" The gun is for my girlfriend she is a bit short 4' 11".

I don't want the gun too light - recoil
I don't want the gun too heavy - backpack hunting

Cheers
CM
21 August 2011, 22:50
Nordic2
The walnut stock is lighter and easy to cut.
22 August 2011, 06:25
Canadian Mulie
Really, I never even looked at the walnut I assumed it would be too heavy.

CM