Thread: Tikka half bolt modification

Originally Posted by kimber08

Thank you,
I remember a mate having a 595 years ago and if the bolt was in the half cock position and the trigger engaged the bolt would slam shut. Does this happen with yours Square22?

I got a Tikka of here a while ago for a spare rifle with the Gun Works ‘half cock’ bolt set up. I don’t need it for the hunting I do but it would be a handy feature for bush stalking especially with the T3 which will usually drop the bolt from the ‘half cock’ position when the trigger is pulled.

The system allows you to have the bolt in the ‘half cock’ position and engage the safety. This locks the bolt in position and it won’t move until the safety is released.

I am not familiar with the older Tikkas but the T3 safety when engaging pushes a rod into a hole drilled in the bolt to stop it from being cycled. The Gun Works system works by drilling another hole in the bolt to suit when the bolt is in the upright position.

If your remove the bolt from your rifle and engage the safety and see a pin rise from the trigger area then I’d say it can be done. Or just ring Gun Works and ask.