Tikka bolt handle removal question

[Prebanpaul]

I watched all the videos and under stand the mechanical aspect of the bolt. Once I get to the point of removing the bolt handle it will not come loose. Anyone else had this problem. The videos on line make it look so easy.

 

[Graywolf.260]

It can be stuck, pretty tight tolerance. Give it a light rap

 

[ruebarb]

It can be stuck, pretty tight tolerance. Give it a light rap

Yup, mine was in their tight

 

[MarinePMI]

Yeah, first time you remove it, you may need to tap/push it out with a brass punch. Once out, you're golden.

 

[Prebanpaul]

Thanks for all the message and support.

 

[derek1ee]

The handle on my 223 Lite came out very easily, but the one on my 308 CTR required some tapping with a plastic punch.

 

[Prebanpaul]

So tapping with with a brass punch works really well.