Tikka T3x trigger guard issue

[turkeynut]

Having issues with trigger guard not lining up with pillars. I drilled my holes then slid the pillars in and all looked good but when the trigger guard is placed in the stock the rear is off. I put tape on my action screws so they slide in the pillars, it looks like the washer in the trigger guard isn’t centered. I sanded the inlet for the guard for clearance and helped a little. I’ll post some pictures later.

 

[dthomas]

Is this new bottom metal or has it already been on the rifle and everything worked fine?

 

[turkeynut]

Factory bottom, when I put the rear action screw in it would go down at an angle. There’s a lot of space in the pillar for the screw to move around to catch the threads.

 

[turkeynut]

Pics

 

[AlNyhus]

Hard to say with the bottom metal on but it looks like the pillar is in there offset and at a wonky angle. -Al

 

[Thud]

Is the front screw tightened or loose.

 

[CJ6]

Is the action properly seated on the factory "recoil lug" in the stock ? Mine are quite tight.

 

[turkeynut]

I put another trigger guard on from my other tikka and it’s the same way. Every time I would disassemble the rifle It was a bear to get the action out of stock.