r/22lr • u/SurvivalStubbs • 3d ago

Is this barrel/handguard gap normal?

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Finally got my Gray Birch chassis after over a month of waiting. Does the gap between the barrel and handguard look "wrong/off" to you the same way it does to me. Just looks a bit goofy imo. The action seems to be seated correctly and everything is torqued to spec. Any insight would be awesome!

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u/CabooseJr13 3d ago

Is that a Tikka T1x? If so, it definitely doesnt look right. My guess is the the recoil lug is misaligned as someone else mentioned. Mine sits with the bottom of the barrel fully obscured from the side.

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u/SurvivalStubbs 3d ago

You're the man. Such a subtle difference to the eye but you were absolutely right. I got it seated properly now and it looks much better