Woodlander Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just out of interest,has anyone had the chance to compare the Tikka tac chassis to the likes of MDT ESS, or XLR chassis systems? I’m also interested in a comparison between the MDT ESS and the XLR Evolution,regarding build quality and ergonomics. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Disorder Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Can't speak for the XLR but the entire MDT range is top notch quality. The machining, finish and attention to detail is fantastic. We sell LOTS of MDT kit, the ESS and LSS-XL Gen 2 are the most popular. If anything goes wrong or breaks MDT's customer service is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Is there something you don't like about the TAC? I am finally getting out to shoot mine (the weather went from -35F to +35F) and I really like the way the TAC chassis is set up.~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I’ve compared all 3 and the xlr comes out on top in my opinion. its an odd question as with the tikka, you are limited to it being a tikka. I thought the chassis was clunky. my choice is custom action in xlr, and then custom in mdt, then factory tikka if thats the only options you are considering. i quite like tikka factory rifles but the tictac is just nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 43 minutes ago, lapua said: Ii quite like tikka factory rifles but the tictac is just nasty. Can you elaborate on this comparison please? i know 4 people with Tikka TACs and they are delighted with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlander Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I’ve not seen or handled any of the stocks mentioned and I’m only considering the MDT and the XLR,the Tikka comparison was only thrown in there as in the internet photos it does look nice and it may be of interest to a guy on the forum, who’s thinking to buy a new Tikka tac 6.5cm and pull the barrel to replace it with a 6br. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Dunc said: Can you elaborate on this comparison please? i know 4 people with Tikka TACs and they are delighted with them. Style, ergonomics, quality, hinge strength, feel - i just didnt like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Dunc said: Can you elaborate on this comparison please? i know 4 people with Tikka TACs and they are delighted with them. I have 2 of them and love the pistol grip , suits my Hands very well , other types/ makes I have tried just don’t feel right , either too skinny or a bit unnatural feel to them , but hey it’s what makes the world go round . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 hours ago, lapua said: Style, ergonomics, quality, hinge strength, feel - i just didnt like it. That's about everything. I hope you didn't buy one before you found these things out!~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Andrew said: That's about everything. I hope you didn't buy one before you found these things out!~Andrew No of course not. That would be daft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Yes it would.~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 I love mine, nothing wrong with the quality, ergonomics are OK for me, everything is adjustable, not sure whats meant by Hinge strength, my hinge opens and closes very smoothly and locks up solid My only grumble if i'm being picky is when you fold the stock it knocks against the action. the main thing is and it's what i bought it for is it shoots straight and true. but as with everything, there's the Friday afternoon/Monday morning model that slips through QC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Kevgun said: I love mine, nothing wrong with the quality, ergonomics are OK for me, everything is adjustable, not sure whats meant by Hinge strength, my hinge opens and closes very smoothly and locks up solid My only grumble if i'm being picky is when you fold the stock it knocks against the action. the main thing is and it's what i bought it for is it shoots straight and true. but as with everything, there's the Friday afternoon/Monday morning model that slips through QC Place a small rubber grommet there. You can get self adhesive ones for couple of quid on amazon. Job done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 4 x 3M Bumpon Adhesive Rubber Bumper Protection Stick On None Slip Feet https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DWY89TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5.pLCbCVWGM8E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 I love my Tikka TAC, it's very well made. But very heavy too. I'm told all AR 15 Mag-pull type furniture would fit, but I've not had it confirmed. The folding hinge side of the rifle is very well made, and solid, but it looks like a mag pull style butt stock would would only fit after the hinge junction, and probably wouldn't shed much weight because of that. I removed the hand guard, and for alloy (I presume) it's still heavy. I'm wondering if again AR type hand rail would be lighter?? Anyone out there that can confirm any of this in a constructive way? Cheers Chaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Another thumbs up for the Tic-Tac. Some of this is down to personal choice and ergonomics differ between people. However, the comment about hinge strength has me scratching my head because that hinge seems rock solid and close up firmly with a pleasing "clunk". Ergonomics I also find nigh on perfect for me. I have a few gripes and it's the cost cutting in some areas. For one, LOP could have been made a lot easier by having an adjustable butt plate altered with a thumb-wheel instead of those awkward shimmed plates. The cheek piece whilst ok could have been better shaped. Other than that I'm impressed with the quality, having had it apart a few times now, and it shoots well. I did compare it with a few after-market chassis but tbh, they didn't offer anything much over the stock factory bar some nicer butt stock designs so I've kept mine standard and am pleased with it. I also compared with Ruger and Sabatti. Whilst initially impressed with Sabatti build quality, someone I know has got rid of his because it was a bit of a shocker build-wise. Some parts didn't fit that well and corrosion set in quite rapidly. Could have been a Friday afternoon one for sure but the T3x-TAC seemed far more polished and better made to me. I preferred build over the Ruger too. I'd rather have the Ruger's all-in-line design but it felt cheap compared with the T3. Haven't yet handled the improved Ruger which by all accounts is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 I also find the TikTac (love that) well thought out and well executed. I also find the hinge to be excellent. I have no problems with it at all. I examined at least a dozen of these rifles waiting to get off my a&& to actually buy one. I never saw anything out of place. Always quality work.~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejcb Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 Reviving an old post but have people had issues with Tik Tac magazines and COAL in .223 and 6.5 CM? Am leaning toward a Varmint with it’s heavier profile barrel, fitted into a KRG bravo using accurate magazines which appear to have excellent room for COAL. Maybe be an issue over nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 The mag I understand will be revised in newer rifles as it doesn't provide reliable feed, certainly in my 6.5 where rounds aren't brought up square and often take two attempts at chambering. Nose isn't properly aligned with bore so sometimes when you think you've chambered a round you've just pushed it back into the magazine. The way to overcome it is to be slow and deliberate with the bolt, which has to be brought all the way back to the stop before attempting to feed a round. It's a non-issue (for me at least) once you get the hang of things. Varmint barrel in KRG sounds like a heavier solution? TAC chassis is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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