GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Tombstone Lug Retrofit on Tikka Actions (inlcudes lug) Release A wax "plug" is cast

A wax "plug" is cast from an aluminum or steel mold

"Wildcat" or hybrid cartridges that involve fire forming to alter the shoulder position/angle are often tailored specifically to the type of brass you plan to use

This is no problem on conventional "all steel" barrels typically used

The use of ratchets should also be avoided as its relatively easy to overpower the gearbox and ruin the tool

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GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Tombstone Lug Retrofit on Tikka Actions (inlcudes lug) Release A wax "plug" is castThe addition of a tombstone type recoil lug to a Tikka action is born from the experience and painful lessons learned on an international level. I once watched a close friend have his dreams and hard work shattered at the World Fullbore Championships due to a rifle that failed to manage recoil effectively. It was later discovered that the action was moving in the stock under recoil. The gun would shoot exceptionally for a few rounds and then erode