Our innovative, patented Tikka nEXTgen Short Action AICS Bottom Metal is designed as a drop-in replacement bottom metal / trigger guard for factory T3/T3x stocks and custom aftermarket stocks with the T3/T3x inlet (requires minimal modification of the interior of factory stock).

The RedSnake nEXTgen Short Action AICS Bottom Metal is designed for Tikka T3 / T3x rifles and shares the external footprint of the factory T3x bottom metal.

Compatible with factory T3x stocks and aftermarket stocks utilizing the factory T3x inlet. (Minor modification to the interior magazine-well area of factory stocks is required for proper fitment -

Select McMillan and Manners Composite Stocks are available with a dedicated RedSnake bottom metal inlet for true drop-in installation.

No modification to the action, trigger housing, or feed ramps is required.

Compatible with 3.055" Short Action AICS-pattern magazines including:

✓ RedSnake Low Profile SA AICS Magazines

✓ MDT 3.055" AICS Magazines

✓ ACCURATE-MAG 3.055" AICS Magazines

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NOT COMPATIBLE

✕ Factory Tikka T3x Magazines

✕ Tikka CTR Magazines

✕ MDT 3.560" Magazines

Hunter — Low-profile configuration with a recessed magazine release lever integrated into the trigger guard for secure magazine retention and clean hunting-rifle ergonomics.

Tactical — Features an exposed, paddle-style magazine release lever for faster, more accessible magazine changes.

Both configurations share the same magazine compatibility, fitment, construction, and core RedSnake geometry.

Short Action (Standard)

• 243 Win, 6mm Rem, 7-08, 308 WIn
• 22 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmor

Short Action (Magnum)

• 270 WSM /300 WSM
• 6.8 Western
• 6.5 SAUM /7mm SAUM
• 6.5 PRC (OAL < 2.95)*

* For 6.5 PRC with OAL > 2.95, we recommend converting your rifle to use our Long Action Bottom Metal and Magazines.

Magazines sold separately

Action screws not included

• Installs using factory action screws (or RedSnake nEXTgen Action Screws)
• No modification to the action or trigger housing is necessary
• Factory stocks require minor internal relief - see installation guide / FAQs