A different kind of Tikka

[p_ham]

This Tikka 12-70 came in for a refinish.
It had some minor rust, a small split in the forend, and the recoil pad was rotten. All in all it was in decent shape though.


After full disassembly all the steel was blasted and prepped for Cerakote. I wasn't able to get all of the pitting out but most went away. It was sprayed in Graphite Black.





The stocks were stripped down to bare wood. A new recoil pad was fitted and the scratches were addressed. I re cut the checkering after the finish cured out.



I still need to work in the action as it's a bit stiff from the added thickness of the coating. A little bit of polish will take care of that.

 

[belshawelk]

Thats some outstanding work!

 

[BackofBeyond]

So a 12 gauge over a .222 Rem?

 

[p_ham]

So a 12 gauge over a .222 Rem?

Yes.

 

[Steelsearchin]

Turkey killing sob right there, nice job!!!!

 

[belshawelk]

Turkey killing sob right there, nice job!!!!

Coyote killer also .222 and buckshot

 

[TN2shot07]

Never seen one of those, great work as usual! I have one of the old savage 22/410’s in the safe, sure doesn’t look that good tho!

 

[millerkiller77]

How did you fix that gnarly ding in the cheekpiece?

 

[p_ham]

How did you fix that gnarly ding in the cheekpiece?

Wasn't as bad as it looks. Light sanding took care of it.

 

[Allan Cyr]

This Tikka 12-70 came in for a refinish.
It had some minor rust, a small split in the forend, and the recoil pad was rotten. All in all it was in decent shape though.
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After full disassembly all the steel was blasted and prepped for Cerakote. I wasn't able to get all of the pitting out but most went away. It was sprayed in Graphite Black.

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The stocks were stripped down to bare wood. A new recoil pad was fitted and the scratches were addressed. I re cut the checkering after the finish cured out.

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I still need to work in the action as it's a bit stiff from the added thickness of the coating. A little bit of polish will take care of that.

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Absolutely beautiful!

 

[TradeGun.62]

I didn't know Tikka made those. Great work as usual, p_ham!

 

[shannerdrake]

Beautiful work!

Also big props for not putting that $100 scope back on that great rifle.

 

[mdme3006]

Nice job, I like the checkering. Should be a great shooter.

 

[Caseknife]

Looks great, you do wonderful work.