MarinePMI Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 They were very badly packed Andy. Subsequently, they all banged together, and various parts on every stock were damaged. Roger had to take them all apart, and make up good stocks from the bits. I,m slowly using up the damaged ones by duracoating them. Upon informing the shipper and manufacturer, no one wants to accept responsibility, and e-mails are no longer answered. Well that blows wad! I'd imagine the import/export fees and such have each side in an awkward position. From what I gather, XLR is a relatively new business, so they may have gotten into something they diidn't understand when shipping stuff over to the UK. They have nothing but positive feedback on this side of the pond, so it makes one wonder, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 It sure does Marine. I know kyle has a good reputation in the US, which is why i cannot understand the cold shoulder to Roger. I also cannot see why the shipper, would re-pack all the component parts, again, into sub standard packing to ship to the UK. That doesn,t make sense, and the shipper agreed. Some asshole decided to play ball with the boxes. All but a few of the buffer tubes were so badly damaged they had to be scrapped. There are gouges in the cheekpieces you could park a car in, and basically some of them want refinishing completely. Its treatment like this that spurs us guys on over here to continue our own parts/stocks production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 It sure does Marine. I know kyle has a good reputation in the US, which is why i cannot understand the cold shoulder to Roger. I also cannot see why the shipper, would re-pack all the component parts, again, into sub standard packing to ship to the UK. That doesn,t make sense, and the shipper agreed. Some asshole decided to play ball with the boxes. All but a few of the buffer tubes were so badly damaged they had to be scrapped. There are gouges in the cheekpieces you could park a car in, and basically some of them want refinishing completely. Its treatment like this that spurs us guys on over here to continue our own parts/stocks production. Baldie, Perhaps there is a resolution available, based on your comments(?). It might be worth exploring a licensed production business case, whereby the damages can be assessed against that licensing fee and a UK manufacturer could be put into place to make them locally. Tack on a small fee ($20 per stock?) that is paid to Kyle for the use of his AutoCAD drawings? Then, the UK folks have direct access to a local manufacturer, and Kyle still makes a little cash flow (based on a relatively small market) from use of his design, without any work on his part. Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwil Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hello all, I appreciate that this is quite an old thread but I am currently researching whether it would be viable to take on a dealership for Whiskey-3 stocks in the UK. Is there real interest out there? Fixed whiskey-3 chassis would be about £750. Bloody VAT. Any thoughts? Best Wil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 There is already a UK agent in the shape of CPG design Wil. From my experience of Tikka T3 custom parts and supply, the UK market is not big. Looks a nice stock though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Cpg don't return msg's about the whiskey 3 though dave and from what krg told me via email they've yet to import any to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Got to be worth a punt then if thats the case. Export licenses dont come cheap though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Got to be worth a punt then if thats the case. Export licenses dont come cheap though. I was kinda planing on bringing one back next time I'm in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 As per Justin from KRG: It just so happens that we're talking with someone right now. If all else fails we've got stocks headed to Italy right now and France shortly, with .gov blessing anyway. Do we have your email? We'll be putting out a newsletter with all the new export info shortly. Thanks, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgun Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I quite like the look of these http://www.grsriflestocks.com/grodas/sporter-varmint Has anyone got one? Just had a long range version fitted to 300 Win Mag. Stunning. With adjustable cheek and recoil pad. Fits perfect. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minkstone Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Macmillan do a very nice "thumbhole" stock for the T3. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Manners is the way to go, excellent stock for the T3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 My German made chassis is great!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 grs do a tikka inlet ,this ones mine on a remy 700 bedded by baldie its a great stock a bit heavy though,only thing id change is the fore end could be a bit longer as when on my shoulder it aways tries to roll off because of the long barrel and mod other wise its great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 My favourite is the McMillan A3-5 for the tikka. Its a fairly dainty barrelled action, and i personally find the manners too bulky/heavy. Got a whiskey 3 coming for a tikka at some point too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Macmillan do a very nice "thumbhole" stock for the T3. Regards. Minkstone ive just got the thumbhole for my tikka still needs bedding yet which i will let baldie sort should of done while home but didn't have time. [/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thats nice Mick, never realised they would inlet a Lazzeroni for the T3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 [quote Got a whiskey 3 coming for a tikka at some point too. I would love to see that when it arrives! Not jealous at all !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Omg I'd love a whiskey 3! Bet they cost a fortune once you've imported them though:-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Here's a .260 T3 I just did for my son with a PSE kevlar/carbon stock and NZ-made Hardy can. Bolt fluted for effect The stock is very light but super stiff and it comes up great with your eye right down the scope. First 5-shot group was 10mm so happy enough there. Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thats nice Mick, never realised they would inlet a Lazzeroni for the T3. Yes Dave but don't think they have been doing them that long..as i have mess McMillan a few times over the past few yrs with a disappointing "no" reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minkstone Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Minkstone ive just got the thumbhole for my tikka still needs bedding yet which i will let baldie sort should of done while home but didn't have time. And very very nice too Micky! Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy milnes Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Here's a .260 T3 I just did for my son with a PSE kevlar/carbon stock and NZ-made Hardy can. Bolt fluted for effect The stock is very light but super stiff and it comes up great with your eye right down the scope. [img=http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm343/Chris-NZ/T3-1_zps20519a73.jpg] First 5-shot group was 10mm so happy enough there. Chris-NZ Thats the kind of thing im talking about chris Regards Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancslad Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 just ordered a manners mcs gat for my tika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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