The Tikka stock bears on the barrel it is not free floated. There is a bearing point 70mm from the tip and a second 163mm from the fore end tip. The tip will often bear on the barrel
Both apply upward pressure to the barrel. This means that shooting off a hard surface or a Bipod is going to affect the harmonics. If the Tikka stock is free floated the fore end needs to be stabilised so that it wont twist at the recoil lug. The other rifles can be free floated without issue
The Tikka stock multiplies felt recoil contrary to Newtons laws
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