Heavy bolt lift, rough bolt on new Tikka

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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
“ Anything I ought to check?”

Yeah, you “ought to check” why rifles made by AMERICAN workers in AMERICA aren’t good enough for you!
 
That Guy said:
“ 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?????
 
That Guy said:
“ Anything I ought to check?”

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

:roll:
 
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