For Sale: Tikka T3 / T3X Swept Bolt Handles

[takbok]

*** Now in Stock *** The price is £130 posted for a RH bolt handle with black plastic ball knob.


I've done a bit of work to draw up a swept bolt handle and am ready to get a few manufactured. This handle will suit aftermarket vertical / pistol grip / tactical style stocks.

Since there has been some previous interest in this I would like to get a small batch made with the following specs:

• Fully CNC machined
• 7075-T651 Aluminium (Aerospace grade)
• Satin blasted finish & anodised (black colour)
• M6 threaded end
• Will come with choice of either 25mm Aluminium or plastic ball knob
• Bolt disassembly/decocking tool included

I'm going to need at least 5 pre-orders for Right handed bolt handles (at a reduced price of £100) to have the confidence to proceed with manufacturing. There will be around a 6 week lead time from me placing the order. Pre-orders Now closed.

Please get in touch if you're interested in ordering. Also, if I get consensus on one preferred colour then I can get the whole batch of parts in black, blue, red, green or gold etc instead of silver. Left handed and short swept bolts for standard stocks will follow after the first order. The masses have made it clear that black will be the colour.

Thanks for reading - any questions or constructive comments are welcome.

Picture of 3d printed prototype below:



Finished items:

 

[takbok]

Wanted: Post in thread 'Sterk Tikka t3x bolt'

Jul 12, 2025

Sterk copy, which will better suit a stock with pistol grip or more vertical grip. Doesn't suit the hunter/sporter style stock well IMO.



Shorter handle (10mm shorter) interfering with trigger finger less.



I was a doubter but the rear sweep and large knob makes bolt manipulation much easier and more intuitive.

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[Border]

Well done @takbok, I don't have a Tikka T3 but I am sure that you will receive a few orders

 

[quarrystalker]

I've done a bit of work to draw up a swept bolt handle and an ready to get a few manufactured. This handle will suit aftermarket vertical / pistol grip / tactical style stocks.

Since there has been some previous interest in this I would like to get a small batch made with the following specs:

• Fully CNC machined
• 7075 Aluminium (Aerospace grade)
• Satin blasted finish & anodised (natural silver colour)
• M6 threaded end
• Will come with choice of either 25mm Aluminium or plastic ball knob
• Bolt disassembly/decocking tool included

The price will be around £130 posted.

I'm going to need at least 5 pre-orders for Right handed bolt handles (at a reduced price of £100) to have to confidence to proceed with manufacturing. There will be around 6 week lead time from me placing the order.

Please get in touch if you're interested in ordering. Also, if I get consensus on one preferred colour then I can get the whole batch of parts in black, blue, red, green or gold etc instead of silver. Left handed and short swept bolts for standard stocks will follow after the first order.

Thanks for reading - any questions or constructive comments are welcome.

Picture of 3d printed prototype below:

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i`d like one in black. Would they be cerakoted like the Sterks ?

 

[takbok]

i`d like one in black. Would they be cerakoted like the Sterks ?

Thanks, I won't be getting them cerakoted. I can get them anodised black though.

 

[quarrystalker]

Thanks, I won't be getting them cerakoted. I can get them anodised black though.

Black anodised would be good. Put me down for a right handed one in black.

 

[Nightrider]

Put me down for one please, Black anodised, right handed.

 

[Dave_45]

Are these exact sterk copies?

I’ll take one black anodised please if so

 

[Dave_45]

Right hand….

 

[takbok]

Are these exact sterk copies?

I’ll take one black anodised please if so

Thank you. Yes, dimensionally the same.

 

[takbok]

Thanks guys, I just need 2 more people to commit then I'll place an order for 10 handles - hopefully on the weekend.

They'll be RH and black anodised. Since they're black they'll have a matching matte black plastic 25mm ball knob with metal threaded insert, which can be secured to handle with thread locker.

 

[wytonpjs]

Ok, I’m in too for a black, RH swept one with plastic ball please

 

[takbok]

I just need 1 more supporter for a pre-order please.

I'd like to place an order this weekend for Mid May delivery.

 

[trickie]

Black will work for me, can I have one please?
Mid May sounds great

 

[takbok]

Thanks all, I've got interest in 7 bolt handles now. I'll send out messages with a payment link later today and we can go from there.

If there are any problems my side and I can't get handles then I'll promptly issue full refunds.

 

[quarrystalker]

Hi Rory,

Payment sent. Thank you for all your effort getting this arranged.

Dan.

 

[takbok]

I've got an order in with a provisional delivery date of 11th May. I'll hopefully get confirmation from machine shop in next day or 2 if they're happy with my tolerances and specs.

That's the pre-orders closed now.

 

[Tusker_OrdNZ]

Please sing out when you do pre-orders for the lefties?

 

[takbok]

Well, that was easy. Machine shop has confirmed that order has been released for production.

I was wanting 7075-T6 material but they offered 7075-T651 which is very similar (and strong) so I'm happy with that.

Here is the choice of ball knobs - please indicate which you'd prefer; either tough matte black plastic or aluminium (aluminium ones will be uncoated silver colour).



If you'd like updates then please 'watch' this page...

**Could the people who have pre-ordered please send me their postage details?

 

[wytonpjs]

Well, that was easy. Machine shop has confirmed that order has been released for production.

I was wanting 7075-T6 material but they offered 7075-T651 which is very similar (and strong) so I'm happy with that.

Here is the choice of ball knobs - please indicate which you'd prefer; either tough matte black plastic or aluminium (aluminium ones will be uncoated silver colour).

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If you'd like updates then please 'watch' this page...

**Could the people who have pre-ordered please send me their postage details?

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