Broken pin

[crocket]

Hi
Broke the pin in the bolt release lever on my. 243 Tikka-t3 any idea where I can source a replacement .

Thanks

 

[BE Precision]

2mm drill bit trimmed to 16.5mm long works

 

[takbok]

This should do the trick

https://www.accu.co.uk/dowel-pins/72605-HDP-2-16-A1

 

[HonestJohn]

HOW rather actual F did you manage to do that?

 

[Selous]

HOW rather actual F did you manage to do that?

It’s a weak point in the design. I have had it in a 595 and also seen it in a T3. Replacement is easy and cheap

 

[Donkey Basher]

HOW rather actual F did you manage to do that?

My thoughts exactly…

Lose it, yes.

Bend it, I’ve seen it done.

Break it, how the f@@k?!

With a T3 the bolt release is plastic so how do you break a steel pin with a plastic part?

Even with the steel bolt release on an M595 I still don’t see how the pin could be broken @Selous ?

 

[Ronin]

The bolt stop is metal in all models

Unless you have a printed aftermarket “thing”

The pins can break and bend

I’ve seen several do this - hard cycling is the issue and prior to a few years ago the bolt stop had a simple hole for the retaining pin - the newer versions are slightly elongated that allows the bolt stop to butt against the rear of the action inlet transferring force to the action and not the pin itself

You can use a drill bit cut down - don’t use a standard jibber drill
- it will rust and be a pig to remove if it re occurs

The accu trade stainless pins are great and are hard enough not to shatter and far cheaper than buying a tikka bolt stop kit

 

[Smellydog]

If you do use a standard drill bit grease it up first. Stops rusting.

 

[BE Precision]

Rusty bugger removed today!

 

[Smellydog]

How do people let a rifle rust like that?

 

[BE Precision]

How do people let a rifle rust like that?

Gamekeepers care regime

 

[DirkDiggler]

Gamekeepers care regime

thats horrific..but probably not the worst you have seen