Thread: Tikka T3 Bolt replacement - lost bolt

So I managed to lose my bolt over the weekend.
Tikka t3 lite in 7.08
Pretty clever I know.

I have called around and so far the best advice has been buy another rifle in the same caliber, use the bolt and sell the rest off as parts. Based on the quotes for just the bolt this makes the most sense. About $300 difference.
I’m told that the bolt may need some adjustment for head spacing, or quite likely will work as is.

My question is am I best to look for 708, or is a 308, 260 etc an option also?
I would consider attempting to keep the new gun also and share the same bolt.
I’m told I have a good chance this will work, but may be unlucky in which case I part it out.
If anyone has had any experience with this situation I’d be keen to hear about it.

Also if anyone found a Tikka bolt and some other gear around Helisika or the Oamaru hut area I'd be stoked to get it back.

just make an insurance clam

What is it with T3s shedding bolts?
You could look for a 7mm08 and move all the good bits over?
That way you don't have to worry about headspace issues etc.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

What is it with T3s shedding bolts?
You could look for a 7mm08 and move all the good bits over?
That way you don't have to worry about headspace issues etc.

Statistics - most common rifle = more reported fuck ups

Originally Posted by Beavis

Statistics - most common rifle = more reported fuck ups

Nah, it's the universe trying to tell people to stop buying those fucking nasty piece of shit T3's

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

Nah, it's the universe trying to tell people to stop buying those fucking nasty piece of shit T3's

well if it is the Universe can stick it!

Originally Posted by turner nz

well if it is the Universe can stick it!

Dont worry about the high and mighty on here mate. Tikka out perform plenty of the flash rifles

Originally Posted by Beavis

Statistics - most common rifle = more reported fuck ups

I would think there are more Remingtons in the country than T3s sold here in the last 40yrs and you don't see a thread every few months saying "I've lost my bolt", "The bolt shrouds fallen off" or "I've dropped my mag" for them, despite how challenged Remi owners are

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I would think there are more Remingtons in the country than T3s sold here in the last 40yrs and you don't see a thread every few months saying "I've lost my bolt", "The bolt shrouds fallen off" or "I've dropped my mag" for them, despite how challenged Remi owners are

I saw first hand how many T3's Beretta sold through the busy season (leading up to the roar). There is no way Remington would have sold half as many. You would be staggered to see how many went out the door. Freakin hundreds and hundreds a week. Remington are a far smaller operation too, not saying their gear is better or worse but they are definitely the little guy compared to Beretta NZ.

I think i might have a spare tikka bolt mate.....

I had to get a new one when i thought i lost one. Turns out i found it so i have two now.

Or you could just sell me your boltless rifle?

Walk back in...it ain't that far

199p - I will make a claim, just trying to figure out if I can get a second gun in another caliber out of it for the difference of a $300.

barefoot - Nothing to do with the Tikka, just the Muppet that owns it. I don't think the head spacing is that much of an issue, I'd rater pay for that (I think about $100) than need to do new load dev, barrel chop and thread.

spook - I lost it on the way in, I looked on the way out and during the weekend.

What I'm trying to establish is, is there likely to be a greater variance in regards to head spacing if I go with a 308 over a 708. Given they are effectively the same case I'd have thought I was in with a good chance?

22-250, 243, 260, 7mm-08, 308, 338 Fed, 25-06, 6.5x55, 270, 30-06, 8x57, 9.3x62 would all work...

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

22-250, 243, 260, 7mm-08, 308, 338 Fed, 25-06, 6.5x55, 270, 30-06, 8x57, 9.3x62 would all work...

Thanks Kiwi Greg

Originally Posted by ning

199p - I will make a claim, just trying to figure out if I can get a second gun in another caliber out of it for the difference of a $300.

barefoot - Nothing to do with the Tikka, just the Muppet that owns it. I don't think the head spacing is that much of an issue, I'd rater pay for that (I think about $100) than need to do new load dev, barrel chop and thread.

spook - I lost it on the way in, I looked on the way out and during the weekend.

What I'm trying to establish is, is there likely to be a greater variance in regards to head spacing if I go with a 308 over a 708. Given they are effectively the same case I'd have thought I was in with a good chance?

you mean use the same bolt for bot guns? yep that would work fine as @Kiwi Greg said all them cals use the same bolt face you would have to send both rifles to the gunsmith to get them both headspace the same so the bolt will safely work with both........