Thread: Tikka T3 Bolt replacement - lost bolt

Originally Posted by ning

So I managed to lose my bolt over the weekend.
Tikka t3 lite in 7.08
Pretty clever I know.

I have called around and so far the best advice has been buy another rifle in the same caliber, use the bolt and sell the rest off as parts. Based on the quotes for just the bolt this makes the most sense. About $300 difference.
I’m told that the bolt may need some adjustment for head spacing, or quite likely will work as is.

My question is am I best to look for 708, or is a 308, 260 etc an option also?
I would consider attempting to keep the new gun also and share the same bolt.
I’m told I have a good chance this will work, but may be unlucky in which case I part it out.
If anyone has had any experience with this situation I’d be keen to hear about it.

Also if anyone found a Tikka bolt and some other gear around Helisika or the Oamaru hut area I'd be stoked to get it back.

Why buy another piece of shit, cut your losses and sell what you have left and put the money into a real rifle.