Tikka T3 Carbon Fibre stocks

I have a Sentor stock that is cracking through the recoil lug and getting ‘mushy’ under the front action screw causing the screw extend into the action and bind on the bolt. Probably need to replace it.

What other options are there in NZ, unfortunately I need one asap so that probably rules out Stug.

Anyone seen a Greg Duley/NZ Hunter one, other options?

Cheers,
Hayden

Kiwi composites are very very nice but aren't cheap.

Is that the 'NZ Hunter' one?

Any idea where I could have a look at one in CHCH?

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Is that the 'NZ Hunter' one?

Any idea where I could have a look at one in CHCH?

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Pretty sure it is. Duley's ones $1250.00 from memory and available at H&F stores apparently. I had a look at a Duley Remington one the other night, which I'm sure is the same thing different bedding profile....really nice!

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Is that the 'NZ Hunter' one?

Any idea where I could have a look at one in CHCH?

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They are based in Cambridge. I spent a fair bit of time checking these out at Sika show, very quality product IMO. Looking at ordering one later this month for my T3x Superlite.

Mate - @Hayden C if its a Left hand and you are going to bin it let me know or if you are going to bin it fullstop!!

I'd putting a couple of pillars in and getting it repaired by one of the composites outfits up here.
A bit of a long shot - but have you thought of taking it to Killwels if they are still building any rods locally or similar outfits in TGA they'd have the gear and the right skill levels to lay in the posts it looks like you need cut out replace and reinforce for the area concerned.

Thanks Carpe Diem I'll keep that in mind.

Give Ken H a call, he's on here, user name 300MAG. His stocks are very nice, finished much nicer than any of the others I have seen. I have one on a Rem700 actioned rifle and have just sent my Sako away to be fitted to one also. He uses full aluminium bedding blocks for the Tikka and Remington ones also which are rock solid

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Give Ken H a call, he's on here, user name 300MAG. His stocks are very nice, finished much nicer than any of the others I have seen. I have one on a Rem700 actioned rifle and have just sent my Sako away to be fitted to one also. He uses full aluminium bedding blocks for the Tikka and Remington ones also which are rock solid

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I'll second that, I have one of Ken's on my T3. However the only minor dislike is that the barrel channel is basically straight and not contoured to suit barrel and there is quite a gap, even on my #4 profile. Duley's I think are based on original profile, though I could be corrected on this.

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Give Ken H a call, he's on here, user name 300MAG. His stocks are very nice, finished much nicer than any of the others I have seen. I have one on a Rem700 actioned rifle and have just sent my Sako away to be fitted to one also. He uses full aluminium bedding blocks for the Tikka and Remington ones also which are rock solid

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+1 3 weeks from time of ordering

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+1 3 weeks from time of ordering

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how much?

$1150 for mod 7, didn't ask about Tikka, cant imagine much more

All the same cost I think

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Is that the 'NZ Hunter' one?

Any idea where I could have a look at one in CHCH?

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I have one sat at my place in ChCh that you could have a look at (Classic Hunter), but will probably be away working until the end of the month, so depends if you are in a rush.

They make the stocks and carbon wrap the Hardy barrels, there is one of their stocks in H&F at Tower Junction if you want to get your hands on one to take a look but think it is their Best of the west model.

The Nz Hunter one is the best I have seen

if you want a Nive carbon stock then you cant beat christensen arms carbon stocks

What would concern me about the Kiwi Composites/NZ Hunter ones would be the construction methods used, the actual carbon fibre layer on the one I had was very thin and looked as if it could peel or chip away from the foam (or whatever that white stuff is!) as it is basically just a shell, the barrel channel is not lined with carbon fibre and the same all the way along the leading edges, the layup was very nice but I don't think it would take many knocks before tears would be shed

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What would concern me about the Kiwi Composites/NZ Hunter ones would be the construction methods used, the actual carbon fibre layer on the one I had was very thin and looked as if it could peel or chip away from the foam (or whatever that white stuff is!) as it is basically just a shell, the barrel channel is not lined with carbon fibre and the same all the way along the leading edges, the layup was very nice but I don't think it would take many knocks before tears would be shed

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Ken Henderson's ones have a full carbon forend & as mentioned an alloy bedding block.

IIRC he is Hardy's new stock supplier.

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if you want a Nice carbon stock then you cant beat christensen arms carbon stocks

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Yep they are amazing alright, as is their price tag...

I think Stu has halved his lead times....it's more like 3 months now. Still a good wait but heck, they're half the price of the NZ hunter stocks.

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I think Stu has halved his lead times....it's more like 3 months now. Still a good wait but heck, they're half the price of the NZ hunter stocks.

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Must say i am a huge fan of stugs stocks.


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You do know you're missing a few (quite crucial) components on 75% of all those stocks aye ;)

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You do know you're missing a few (quite crucial) components on 75% of all those stocks aye ;)

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Hahaha annoying to assemble with 1 hand

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The NZ Hunter stock are the pick of the bunch
They are made by Kiwi Composites and look better finished than a McMillan hunters edge

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Is that middle one on a Sako 85?
They're nice stocks indeed and the best value.


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Is that middle one on a Sako 85?
They're nice stocks indeed and the best value.


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Poor mans sakos mate
T3 708
T3 7rm
M695 7-375r

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Poor mans sakos mate
T3 708
T3 7rm
M695 7-375r

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7 must be your favourite number huh :D

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7 must be your favourite number huh :D

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Yip tried a bunch of others keep going back

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Thinking of getting a stug as well, so affordable, been around long enough to be tested and proven


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Hopefully be testing my one out in a couple weeks.

Had a look at his R93 one and was quite impressed.

It was ridiculously light with my wrapped barrel in it.

I did mention he was too cheap but he had his reasons as to why. 😆

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

What would concern me about the Kiwi Composites/NZ Hunter ones would be the construction methods used, the actual carbon fibre layer on the one I had was very thin and looked as if it could peel or chip away from the foam (or whatever that white stuff is!) as it is basically just a shell, the barrel channel is not lined with carbon fibre and the same all the way along the leading edges, the layup was very nice but I don't think it would take many knocks before tears would be shed

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Kiwi composite are the only ones that I know off offering a lifetime warranty with their stocks. Steve said he doesn't care how you brake it he will replace it as long as you share the story of how you broke it. Sounds pretty good, justifies the extra cost.

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Kiwi composite are the only ones that I know off offering a lifetime warranty with their stocks. Steve said he doesn't care how you brake it he will replace it as long as you share the story of how you broke it. Sounds pretty good, justifies the extra cost.

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I would be astounded if a Stug stock ever broke. They are well made.
If you broke one and shared the story, I would pay to replace it. :thumbsup:

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I would be astounded if a Stug stock ever broke. They are well made.
If you broke one and shared the story, I would pay to replace it. [emoji106]

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Yip i fell on mine and it held my body weight up between two rocks

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Yip i fell on mine and it held my body weight up between two rocks

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@199p - was that before or after you used your rifle as an axe?

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@199p - was that before or after you used your rifle as an axe?

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Before haha

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Update.

Stug kindly offered to look at and fix my stock. The fix appears to be stronger than original and I’m sure it will be OK.

I also had the chance to cast my eye over some of his work. Stug stocks are very well made and I can see a Stug Sako 75 stock in my collection very shortly!

Thanks once again Stug!