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I own two left hand Tikkas and have nothing bad to say about them.
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Originally Posted by SD1797
I own two left hand Tikkas and have nothing bad to say about them.
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My Tikka is only a 7mm-08, and has been a great shooting rifle, but I've had two buddies that have had issues with the reverse(negative) recoil lug in higher recoiling cartridges(270Win, 7mm Rem Mag). The recoil lugs become damaged and start to cause accuracy issues. Whether this is from incorrect re assembly, or a design flaw, I'm not that intimate with the specifics, but both gents are mechanically inclined, and work with their hands for a living.
There must be something to this dark cloud, as after market lugs are on the market, and then there's google.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=tikka...FYoqiAodYYEBgA
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10-01-2015, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dick284
My Tikka is only a 7mm-08, and has been a great shooting rifle, but I've had two buddies that have had issues with the reverse(negative) recoil lug in higher recoiling cartridges(270Win, 7mm Rem Mag). The recoil lugs become damaged and start to cause accuracy issues. Whether this is from incorrect re assembly, or a design flaw, I'm not that intimate with the specifics, but both gents are mechanically inclined, and work with their hands for a living.
There must be something to this dark cloud, as after market lugs are on the market, and then there's google.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=tikka...FYoqiAodYYEBgA |
Don't know if 30.06 is considered "higher recoil" but like I said I have nothing bad to say about them as they have given me no trouble in the 4 or so yrs I've owned the 30.06.
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10-02-2015, 04:44 PM
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Fix 6 it with an M1
Measure real close with fav bullet when ordering reamer
7mm experimental / JBT
Out preform with smaller case capacity but still use more powder than 58gr.
When your lifetime is over he will still remember you
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10-02-2015, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by abbgdr
My son is a lefty as well. He chose a Winchester model 1885 in 6.5X55 for his graduation present. It wouldn't have been my first choice but it is a beautiful classic rifle that is his pride and joy.
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10-02-2015, 05:00 PM
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I've got another youngster shooter under my wing now. He's 13, he's a lefty but is right eye dominant. Darn it anyways, I told him that you can't fix your eyes, learn to shoot RH. So, I had him shoulder the rifle RH, he seems adaptable. Trigger time will time how it goes.
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I've got another youngster shooter under my wing now. He's 13, he's a lefty but is right eye dominant. Darn it anyways, I told him that you can't fix your eyes, learn to shoot RH. So, I had him shoulder the rifle RH, he seems adaptable. Trigger time will time how it goes.
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Why would you do this? No matter how hard he tries, he'll never overcome the instinct to use his strong hand.
All he has to do is close one eye, which is much easier to overcome than hand dominance.
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10-02-2015, 05:25 PM
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Why would you do this? No matter how hard he tries, he'll never overcome the instinct to use his strong hand.
All he has to do is close one eye, which is much easier to overcome than hand dominance.
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I did have him experiment with alternate methods. When he shoulders naturally left, he wants to close his left eye and aim with the right eye. It seemed awkward to him, and it looked awkward to me. When I had him shoulder RH, he didn't appear to have problems with it. I tried this myself. I am right handed and right eye dominant which is ideal. When I shoulder left and look through the sights with my right eye, it is wickedly awkward. As I said before, the young man seems adaptable to switch to RH shouldering. As we experiment with various postures, I ask him which feels better. I've concluded that switching shouldering sides may be his best option.
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10-02-2015, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gopher
Fix 6 it with an M1
Measure real close with fav bullet when ordering reamer
7mm experimental / JBT
Out preform with smaller case capacity but still use more powder than 58gr.
When your lifetime is over he will still remember you
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Anyway...nice rifle Gopher!!
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10-02-2015, 05:32 PM
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I am right eye dominant but left handed...I shoot everything with both eyes open, left handed of course.
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I am right eye dominant but left handed...I shoot everything with both eyes open, left handed of course.
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That would be the generally accepted right, I mean wrong way, of doing things!
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10-02-2015, 05:38 PM
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That would be the generally accepted right, I mean wrong way, of doing things!
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I know it is unorthodox but I have been doing it for 28+ years...so this old dog isn't going to change now
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I know it is unorthodox but I have been doing it for 28+ years...so this old dog isn't going to change now
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Not unorthodox at all. It is considered the correct way!
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This is an easy one. Just sweet talk Chuck out of one of his pimpin customs in a 7mm anything or a 270. It's time he built something new anyway.
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My son is left handed- right eye dominant.
His dominant eye changed about a year after he started shooting rifles.
Switched him over to right handed shooting.
He Is an excellent shot with either rifle or shotgun and anybody that has ever been on a goose shoot or competed against him can vouch for that
Cat
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10-02-2015, 07:27 PM
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im not left handed but left eye dominant,i purchased sako 85 hunter LH RIFLE,havent tried it yet.
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10-02-2015, 08:48 PM
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OP - There is a Tikka T3 Lite in 270 being sold on the EE on CGN. The guy is in Edmonton.
[QUOTE=Rman;2983904]Why would you do this? No matter how hard he tries, he'll never overcome the instinct to use his strong hand.
All he has to do is close one eye, which is much easier to overcome than hand dominance.
Not as hard as one might think. I went the other way. I'm right handed and left eye dominant. Shoot a couple thousand rounds of 22LR in a gopher patch and he won't even notice he's not using his dominant hand.
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If you are buying a Tikka I would suggest getting one with the wooden stock. I had a tikka 30-06 hunter lefty, 4X12X40 scope with a wooden stock. Very little recoil with the wooden stock. Still a lightweight gun.
I like the versatility of the light to heavy grain lead a person can use in the '06.
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10-03-2015, 12:51 AM
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My left hand shooting Dad uses a Remmy 7600 pump action. Didn't see that model mentioned yet.
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10-03-2015, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dick284
My Tikka is only a 7mm-08, and has been a great shooting rifle, but I've had two buddies that have had issues with the reverse(negative) recoil lug in higher recoiling cartridges(270Win, 7mm Rem Mag). The recoil lugs become damaged and start to cause accuracy issues. Whether this is from incorrect re assembly, or a design flaw, I'm not that intimate with the specifics, but both gents are mechanically inclined, and work with their hands for a living.
There must be something to this dark cloud, as after market lugs are on the market, and then there's google.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=tikka...FYoqiAodYYEBgA |
Not so sure on your thoughts here Dick? I would not really consider a 270 a high recoiling rifle. I well setup 270 really doesn't pack any more punch than a 7mm-08 or a 3-08.
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10-03-2015, 07:33 AM
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Not so sure on your thoughts here Dick? I would not really consider a 270 a high recoiling rifle. I well setup 270 really doesn't pack any more punch than a 7mm-08 or a 3-08.
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I worked up the loads up in that 270Win.
Full house 140's in the 270 (7828)do kick a lot more than full house 160's in my 7mm-08(4350).
I saw the mangled recoil keys on both of the T3's and they are well and truly buggered.
If you hit the link, you'll see that all that glitters is not gold.
Tikka has a problem, and the fact that replacement stainless and titanium keys are out there, speaks volume to this over looked problem.
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10-03-2015, 09:58 AM
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If things changed and I have to shoot left handed I would simply change the stock out on my Ruger single shot or possibly take the opportunity to buy anther Ruger or Browning single shot.
Cat
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Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't!
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10-03-2015, 10:30 AM
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I am right eye dominant but left handed...I shoot everything with both eyes open, left handed of course.
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Me too until I yank the trigger and close both eyes... 
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12-31-2015, 07:52 AM
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Decision made.
Yesterday we purchased a browning x bolt in .270. Stainless barrel with a laminate stock. I have one proud boy.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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12-31-2015, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by gopher
Fix 6 it with an M1
Measure real close with fav bullet when ordering reamer
7mm experimental / JBT
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Are you selling?
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12-31-2015, 08:49 AM
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Do NOT overlook this brand... Decent quality wood, supposedly decent trigger, and a real Mauser action.
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I've been very happy with my 3006 Zastava.
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12-31-2015, 08:53 AM
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Yesterday we purchased a browning x bolt in .270. Stainless barrel with a laminate stock. I have one proud boy.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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With all these what do I buy threads it is nice to see one where we actually see the outcome. Are you going to order a short stock from Boyd's till he grows into the full size one or does this fit pretty good already? Best to your son in his shooting career.
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