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tikka synthetic stocks

laogai
i want to buy a rifle with a quality synthetic stock, not purely injection-molded. been advised to get laminated: fiberglass/graphite/kevlar

tikka synthetics are "fiberglass reinforced," which i guess is somewhere between the two. anyone have any knowledge on their strength/stability? it would be for alaska (not sheep/goats), and deer in midwest winters; probably not any long horseback rides or really rough stuff.

gary
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  • JustC
    As Tikka is a step-sister to Sako,..I would venture a guess that the stocks are at least a step above an injection molded stock,..but I have no experience with any tikka so I could be absolutely wrong as well. I have felt that thing they call a stock on the sako75 (sorry,.it just is not what I consider a synthetic) and was unimpressed. But I tend to lean on more stout handles like the HS Precision or Mcmillan.

    higher end stocks bring more money on resale if you ever trade up.

    why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
    Got Balistics?
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  • handwerk
    I have 2 tikka ss/syn and feel the stocks are of good quality as is the rest of the gun. I would highly recommend buying a tikka.
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  • geeguy
    The process of injection molding vs. lamination is not the issue. You can get a "glass filled" injection molded part that is stronger then lamination. However, most of the pure injection molded parts for guns seem to be a less expensive plastic type with no glass, therefore, the lamination cross weave of the cloth makes it stronger. Problems with lamination can be great also, excessive heat can cause "bubbles" if the glass layup was not just right, glass can come off on your hands (hurts big time), and other problems. I have done extensive work with both (I work in plastics) including Kevlar and I would buy the laminated product I've seen on most guns.

    But injection molding "could" produce a better part if the proper materials and process are used.

    Sorry for the long answer.
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  • laogai
    thanks for the input.
    i ended up finding a new beretta mato in synthetic stock for a great price; liked the stock better, also good trigger & safety; still like tikka rifles, tho, have a woodstocked 695.
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