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Tikka T3X

I used Red Snake tactical bottom metal and mag to function with 215's OAL 3.625 . Also need to modify bolt stop and action at feed ramp with a dremmel for proper feeding.
 
Wait for the UM bottom metal. It will be worth it.
Is UM the name of the company or abbreviated?
Thanks .
I'm trying to think of the name of the company that I got bottom metal for my other T3 from. It wasn't for a longer mag though. This is only my 3rd rifle with detachable mags. 2 Tikkas and a Cooper mod. 52. I'm not a big fan of them. Where do you carry an extra mag when you need it fast ? I like just pulling rounds off my buttstock.
 
With my Weatherby Mark Vs, the magazine isn't the limiting factor.
It's the length of the opening for the ejection port.

I can seat out to 3.630" and fit in the magazine.
I can't eject a live round though.
I have to pull the bolt out.
Which involves squeezing the trigger.
Accident waiting to happen.

I load to 3.360" and can eject a live round.
 
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With my Weatherby Mark Vs, the magazine isn't the limiting factor.
It's the length of the opening for the ejection port.

I can seat out to 3.630" and fit in the magazine.
I can't eject a live round though.
I have to pull the bolt out.
Which involves squeezing the trigger.
Accident waiting to happen.

I load to 3.360" and can eject a live round.
That is messed up.
 
Yup. 3.35 is about the longest you can fit in any Tikka with the factory mags.

Unknown munitions will be releasing a bottom metal and mag that will allow 3.55 or so. I think it's supposed to be around August when it comes out.
Besides the mag well do you need to modify the bolt stop ?
 
Is UM the name of the company or abbreviated?
Thanks .
I'm trying to think of the name of the company that I got bottom metal for my other T3 from. It wasn't for a longer mag though. This is only my 3rd rifle with detachable mags. 2 Tikkas and a Cooper mod. 52. I'm not a big fan of them. Where do you carry an extra mag when you need it fast ? I like just pulling rounds off my buttstock.
Yes Unknown Munitions.

I keep a 2 round holder on my stock just forward of the ejection port.

 
I'm with you on the flush mags, I run them exclusively in my hunting rifles. 3 rounds is sufficient for me. I need my stuff wrapped tight, 'cuz if it can get caught up on something, it's gonna.
 
Yes Unknown Munitions.

I keep a 2 round holder on my stock just forward of the ejection port.

I like that. Thanks!
I just bought one. 👍🏻
 
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