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Haven't had an issue yet!
I don't stalk - I'm a patient man :)

Cheers for the replies - cheeky and otherwise!
I usually hunt with an unloaded rifle and closed bolt - a Ruger M77.

As I mentioned, I'm looking for something reliable and fairly newbie-proof, and...

And all this circles back to the opening post for this thread.

I think I'll put a string on it ;)

Weeeeeell, I'm now pondering.
Given the amount of Tikkas with missing bolts.... how many tikkas can one bolt fit?
I could have a few different calibres with all these useless tikkas around!

I usually carry rifle closed & decocked on an empty chamber (with the usual provisions - mates know, and bolt removed going into a hut/campsite) and I've not lost a bolt yet.
Just being paranoid -...

I'm actually serious! Every 3 months I see a thread asking "where do I get a replacement bolt for my T3?"
Haven't handled a T3 (yet) but really, you gotta wonder why this keeps getting asked.....

So.... I'm about to buy one of those $1999 Tikka carbine/Fullfield2/Gen5 Hardy combos from H&F.
I'm a little concerned tho - I've been reading LOTS how everyone seems to be losing the bolt for their...