Heavy bolt lift, rough bolt on new Tikka

[Shortv]

I recently bought a Tikka T3X, It looks great, but unfortunately the bolt lift is very heavy. There’s a significant difference between the lift on this one and my other Tikka rifle.

The bolt also does not run very smoothly. It’s not horrible, but it seems to stick a little bit while cycling the action sometimes. Also, the action is noisy, sounding sort of like a zipper.

Will things most likely smooth out with use?

The bolt lift is most concerning to me. Anything I ought to check?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[G34]

Sounds like it’s more then normal so wouldn’t just “smooth out” with use. I have a bore scope for stuff like this. Or use indication fluid to see where it’s binding

 

[stomp442]

Check to make sure your action screws are not dragging somewhere. Back them out a half turn and see if it gets any better. Tikka Actions are probably the smoothest in the business as far as a factory action goes.

 

[That Guy]

“ Anything I ought to check?”

Yeah, you “ought to check” why rifles made by AMERICAN workers in AMERICA aren’t good enough for you!

 

[delta6]

“ Anything I ought to check?”

Yeah, you “ought to check” why rifles made by AMERICAN workers in AMERICA aren’t good enough for you!

They are just that good?????

 

[Drmark]

Call Tikka.

 

[Mauser98]

“ Anything I ought to check?”

Yeah, you “ought to check” why rifles made by AMERICAN workers in AMERICA aren’t good enough for you!

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