Tikka MYSTERY

[Balderdash]

Bingo. The front mount screw from a set of Talleys was visibly protruding into the action.

I loosened it a few turns and the firing pin indent on the primer looks totally normal now.

Going to slap everything back together and test fire away. Fingers crossed—thanks!


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For whatever reason, this can be a problem with multiple different mount manufacturers on Tikka's specifically.

 

[Balderdash]

I have another thread on here about the same thing, but mine is more like 1/15. My rifle does have a rail on it.

What brand of rail? I had 3 20 MOA MT rails in a row that had screws slightly too long for the front. Its an issue that comes up on these threads from time to time.

 

[wind gypsy]

Any Update?

Tagging OP @mmw194287

 

[Rugger7622]

I had a similar issue and honestly never have figured out the solve, other than using Starline virgin brass. It make no since to me, I do have a rail and I'm going to pull it and go direct dovetail mount. I have no markings on the bolt head/face or any drag. I had issues with factory, once fired LC reloads, brass from factory. I bought 100 pieces of Starline and have probably 500 rounds now with no FTF each has around 5 reloading's on them.

No idea what what went on and it drives me nuts!

 

[bnewt3]

Im trying to work through how that screw would cause THIS issue. Cycling issue i get, bolt not closing, i get......but centered light strikes......I cant picture that.

Can someone explain please?