Tikka T3 - I am a moron, need help

[BigK75]

I took out my bolt and started playing with and turned the bolt shroud (proper terminology???) as if the gun is fired. Now I am not sure how to reset the bolt back to unfired position so that I can put it back into the gun. Has anyone done that before. I really am an idiot.

Claude

 

[Gatehouse]

I'm not sre exactly what the Tikka bolt is like, but you probably have to twist it and force it back the way it came!

I've done it by hand a few times, but some guys use a vise.

You probbaly need to "pull and twist"

 

[BigUglyMan]

Don't feel bad. I've done it with my Model 70 as well. Makes you feel like an ass but not a big issue to reset.

 

[Dustin]

I think the shroud itself needs to be removed first before the striker can be reset.

 

[BigK75]

Okay I figured it out. It was basically like you guys said, I had to pull back the pin mechanism then turn. Thanks.

PS I am still am moron for doing it in the first place.

 

[scott]

PS I am still am moron for doing it in the first place.

not really. it's probably the best way to store a removed bolt. since the spring tension is off

 

[todbartell]

I did that on my m70 30-06, I felt like an idiot... :shock:




had to use a vise to pull and twist it back

 

[Dustin]

Okay I figured it out. It was basically like you guys said, I had to pull back the pin mechanism then turn. Thanks.

PS I am still am moron for doing it in the first place.

Everyone does it once or thrice

 

[boonerbuck]

Somehow my Ol'man happens to do it everytime he removes a bolt almost, any make. :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[drh]

Yep did the same thing with my a-bolt. i was stumped but a small screwdriver a little coersion can do wonders.

 

[GrBear]

HAHA! Sorry, this is funny. I did the exact same thing when I brought my shiney new T3 home from the store. It was VERY stiff to get reset, but when your going out to the range with your buddy the next day and don't want to appear like an idiot you FIND a way to get it reset at all costs. :lol:

I think the shroud itself needs to
be removed first before the striker can be reset.

No, you don't need to remove the shroud, and don't even try.. good chance you'll break it.

 

[Snow Dog]

I did the same thing. The owners manual gives you the run down on how to reset it. It's always a good idea to read the book!

 

[Gatehouse]

I did the same thing. The owners manual gives you the run down on how to reset it. It's always a good idea to read the book!

Read the instructions? HAHAHAHA

 

[BIGREDD]

Bellwood Home for the Gifted :!: :lol:

 

[Mighty Peace]

I did the same in February with a friend's T3 SS Varmint 22-250. I was cleaning it up. Man did I feel stupid. :roll: It took 2 of us to twist it back. That spring is strong.