Problem with Tikka T3 bolt!

[hilda]

Hi ( im a newbie for one, and know not a great deal about guns and this is research im doing for husband so dont laugh at me!!!
anyway,,
This is a problem my husband is having with his Tikka T3 Varmint heavy barrel.
The bolt will engage, safety off, and fire,
when he puts a cartridge in with ammo, the bolt slides forward and thats it! It wont slip down, its as it there is something blocking inside stopping the bolt from being dropped down!
Any ideas?

THankssssss in advance

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Problem with Tikka T3 bolt!

It could be a headspace issue. Maybe this could be moved to the gunsmithing secton? A quick check by a gunsmith would likely get to the bottom of the problem.

 

[abersfelderami]

Re: Problem with Tikka T3 bolt!

Is he hand loading? try different ammo.

 

[ddavis]

Re: Problem with Tikka T3 bolt!

If you are handloading, trim your brass.

 

[Linkless]

Re: Problem with Tikka T3 bolt!

Even if you aren't handloading measure your brass. You can find how long it should be from a search or post here and we can help you.