Striping a tikka bolt for brass sizing

[EastHumboldt]

You just slide the bolt handle back into the bolt body- there really is no issue at all.
I have done this side by side with and without the fire control, there is no way you can feel when your brass is sized properly with the firing pin/ejector installed.

The bolt nearly falls shut when stripped. It takes maybe 2-3 minutes to remove the firing pin and ejector, it is ridiculously easy. But if it is too complicated, lots of people have acceptable results just screwing the die down until the press cams over.

I looked up how to strip the firing pin and that is indeed easy. I’ve done it a few times. Do I need to strip the ejector pin too? Won’t it put pressure on the case head?

 

[Axlrod]

I looked up how to strip the firing pin and that is indeed easy. I’ve done it a few times. Do I need to strip the ejector pin too? Won’t it put pressure on the case head?

Yes, there is a video in post #2. Just need a 1/16" pin punch. You can do it inside a plastic bag-drive the punch right through the bag, to contain the plunger and spring.

I leave the ejector out until I am going to hunt with the rifle. Your brass doesn't go anywhere.
After you have the resize die set, tighten the set screw on the lock ring, and you shouldn't have to mess with it again.