Tikka T3x Synthetic Stock paint.

[RF76]

Well, I got this rifle in a trade. I decided to paint the black synthetic stock with Rust-Oleum camouflage ultra cover 2x paint. This is the first time for me on this type of project. I saw a couple of YouTube videos and went to work on it.

After removing the barrel action, I used alcohol to clean the stock. Cut several pieces of sponge in different shapes and started with the lightest color. Once satisfied with all patterns by the three colors, I let the paint dry for 1 hour. I then put three coats with one hour apart of Ultra Cover Matte Clear to protect the finish. Left the stock drying for 24 hours before putting everything back together.

[RF76]

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[RF76]

And this is the finished product


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[texan16]

Couldnt have turned out any better. Looks really good !!

[scjeeptx]

Looks great!

[RF76]

Thanks, at first it was just an experiment, I had plans on ordering a different stock but I like how balance and light the rifle is with this stock. Also for some reason the Tikka synthetic stocks don't feel flimsy or cheap like other synthetic riles stocks. Now I need to go sight-in the scope and go hunting with it.

[canny]

Great job. A future tip would be to use a natural sponge which will give you a more detailed pattern and less chance of a solid blotch.


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[RF76]

Great job. A future tip would be to use a natural sponge which will give you a more detailed pattern and less chance of a solid blotch.


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Thanks for the info.

[SNKETR]

Great job. I really like how they turn out when done that way.

[MUZZYSLINGR]

Looking pretty good.


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[Bill]

Nice


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[Bill]

Check out Mountain Tactical Performance (also called Tikka Prevision) here in Bozeman for good machined aluminum accessories. I got a cnc machined bolt shroud to replace the factory plastic, and an aluminum magazine. They have other upgrade parts goodies as well.

The interesting thing is he set out to design a new trigger and determined the factory trigger is so nice he stopped. He does sell a spring to reduce the trigger pull.


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[RF76]

Check out Mountain Tactical Performance (also called Tikka Prevision) here in Bozeman for good machined aluminum accessories. I got a cnc machined bolt shroud to replace the factory plastic, and an aluminum magazine. They have other upgrade parts goodies as well.

The interesting thing is he set out to design a new trigger and determined the factory trigger is so nice he stopped. He does sell a spring to reduce the trigger pull.


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Thanks for the info. I will check them out. I was told that the rifle had the trigger spring upgrade and it feels like a two stage trigger. Also when I took the rifle apart I noticed that the recoil lug is different from my other Tikka.

The trigger has some travel then hits the wall and breaks at 2 lbs. Is this normal when you do the trigger upgrade.

[TacticalCowboy]

Nice facelift

[CrossTimbers]

Looks pretty good!