Tikka 695

[badbrass]

I picked up a Tikka model 695 in 6.5X55 se. anyway when I cycle the bolt it's like a hot knife to butter, but when i put a dud brass or empty dry fire the bolt is hard to open, tha bolt seems to be free of bur's and sharp edge's chamber looks clean, tried oil but did not help! Any tips or ideas Thanks Badbrass

 

[blargon]

Maybe the bolt need to be taken apart and cleaned. Sounds like its stiff when cocking...

 

[Wookie316]

Maybe the bolt need to be taken apart and cleaned. Sounds like its stiff when cocking...

Probably has never been apart. My L461 had a very rusty firing pin when I pulled it apart.

 

[Homesteader]

Sounds like a dud, I'll give you $500 for it.

 

[hermie]

695

Between me and my hunting buddy we have 4 M695 and no glitches like you describe. I suggest you contact Bill Leeper a gunsmith in BC and he can and will fix any problem you have. Karl

 

[badbrass]

Thanks Guy's! will try that.

 

[phinton81]

Try cycling a live round at a range or in the bush. Spent rounds are expanded and will feel much different than new brass. Cheers,

Patrick

 

[blargon]

Try cycling a live round at a range or in the bush. Spent rounds are expanded and will feel much different than new brass. Cheers,

Patrick

I thought that too, but he said it does it empty after a dry fire too...

 

[phinton81]

Bolts are always harder to open when they have been fired. Could just be the extra tension of re-cocking the firing pin. Nothing abnormal there,

Patrick

 

[badbrass]

Well I took the bolt apart and gave it a cleaning and now it is smooth like butter, Thanks Again for the tips!