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Tikka T3 308- bolt hard to close on some factory ammo
Hey guys- new to the forum – name is Rick, live in Highland Village TX…….
Recently purchased a Tikka T3 lite 308, shot it for the first time a few days ago, bought some Hornady Superformance 165gr GMX and had to really force the bolt to close. Shot about 10 rounds and didn't want to push it, wasn't really impressed with its groupings, sure some of t was me being new to the trigger, but I shoot better than I shot. Came home and tried some old Monarchs 145gr and they cycled smoth as can be! Also tried some TulAmmo 150gr with the same results ( smooth ). I'm wondering if this is a headspace or throating issue? Maybe it just doesn't like this ammo!!
Any help will be greatly appreciated before I go the warranty route….
Thanks
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Tikka T3 308- bolt hard to close on some factory ammo
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I was told Hornady had a problem with some ammo being over length, it could be the ammo you have.
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You can check your throat with a Hornady Modified Case and the bullet you are using, then compare OAL to the factory ammo you tried that was a problem.
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Thanks for the replies- I'm thinking it's the ammo being to long from factory as well, only ammo I'm having trouble with !!
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I have never seen a tikka 308 that did not shoot well under 1 MOA. The 2 308 Tikkas that I have both are sub.5″ guns with hand loads. Mine really shine with 165 and lower weights.
It could be a gun issue, but I would load up some 155 matchmaking, driven by Varget and see what happens..
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