Hello,
Just looking for some advice please.
I have a gorgeous a gorgeous Tikka M65 in .308 (think it is the continental model with heavier barrel and fancier woodwork). It is in excellent nick and has a lovely action. However, I find it tough to shoot. Having pondered why for some time I reaslised (after shouldering the rifle in the mirror) the main problem seems to be the stock. My cheek weld is inconsistent (I feel the comb is far too low) and the trigger feels far to close to my shoulder. I am 6' 1" so maybe that has made it worse?
I have tried a comb raiser but that hasn't really solved the issue. I think my only real option is to try a new stock. I would prefer a synthetic stock anyway as I see my rifles as tools rather than ornaments, though each to their own.
I don't feel drawn to a laminate (i.e. GRS etc) as the weight is still high and I prefer a plainer style. I have been recommended MacMillian stocks. I have one already on another rifle and am very happy with it.
My specific questions are thus:
1. What stocks are recommended by brand?
2. How do I best measure myself, or action/scope relation in order to make sure I get a well fitted stock. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as trying them before you buy in many cases.
Any my thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
youngjm
Just looking for some advice please.
I have a gorgeous a gorgeous Tikka M65 in .308 (think it is the continental model with heavier barrel and fancier woodwork). It is in excellent nick and has a lovely action. However, I find it tough to shoot. Having pondered why for some time I reaslised (after shouldering the rifle in the mirror) the main problem seems to be the stock. My cheek weld is inconsistent (I feel the comb is far too low) and the trigger feels far to close to my shoulder. I am 6' 1" so maybe that has made it worse?
I have tried a comb raiser but that hasn't really solved the issue. I think my only real option is to try a new stock. I would prefer a synthetic stock anyway as I see my rifles as tools rather than ornaments, though each to their own.
I don't feel drawn to a laminate (i.e. GRS etc) as the weight is still high and I prefer a plainer style. I have been recommended MacMillian stocks. I have one already on another rifle and am very happy with it.
My specific questions are thus:
1. What stocks are recommended by brand?
2. How do I best measure myself, or action/scope relation in order to make sure I get a well fitted stock. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as trying them before you buy in many cases.
Any my thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
youngjm