Tikka Nitriding

[khuber84]

Bolt flutes need be double radius to remove any sharp edges. Some machinist don't understand this. It likely will not save a net oz, so I'd opt out the flutes too.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Or you could do what I requested from them to ensure that it does run smooth, which is full nitride with action cuts, but leaving the bolt alone. No fluting.

No fluting nitride only that’s a good sign it is less likely to be an issue then.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

No fluting nitride only that’s a good sign it is less likely to be an issue then.

I think so. Also it keeps the action sealed up more from debris entering. My Anti X gets all kinds of crap in the chamber when I’m bushwhacking through alders.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Crap in the chamber or action?

 

[SloppyJ]

Just when I thought i couldn't be anymore redneck I read this thread about cooking oil on your action. Thanks guys.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Just when I thought i couldn't be anymore redneck I read this thread about cooking oil on your action. Thanks guys.

It pairs well with using Montreal steak seasoning to bed the action. You just rub a back strap all over your action to season and oil it in the field before tossing on the fire.

 

[SloppyJ]

It pairs well with using Montreal steak seasoning to bed the action. You just rub a back strap all over your action to season and oil it in the field before tossing on the fire.

I'd eat a dog turd with enough Montreal on it! I mean seriously, I cut my waders off at the knees since the crotch blew out and run the boots around the property. If it's muddy i can roll them up right past my knee. Follow me for more redneck hacks.

But seriously. Subbed in for some data. The nitride sounds like a great idea and I've been surprised to read about the guys who haven't had a great time with it. Seems like a no brainer on paper. Thinking about getting one done but want to see how this turns out.

I have two short action origin actions and one long. One is bead blasted and the other two are nitride on the bolt body and reciever. The bolt heads on all are DLC coated. The nitrided action is noticeably smoother than the bead blasted action. I'm not super versed in coatings but can you DLC these instead of nitride? Not sure if it's reasonable in cost or not but I believe it should be smoother than nitride since it's harder.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

But seriously. Subbed in for some data. The nitride sounds like a great idea and I've been surprised to read about the guys who haven't had a great time with it. Seems like a no brainer on paper. Thinking about getting one done but want to see how this turns out.

I can’t recall off memory what I posted earlier but my complaints were around machining omissions and errors requiring laps in the mail for my action along with the timeline (that got extended out further by the above). That’s mostly all in the rear view now but was annoying at the time.

I had initial questions about the feel of the nitride and the bolt definitely needed more initial oiling than I was previously accustomed but it’s all settled in nicely now and is smooth.

 

[Nine Banger]

I'm getting ready to pull a 308 lite barrel after I shoot a few more boxes. I have a prefit ordered.

Do we have a goto shop for action nitriding services?

Do you completely strip the bolt of every little pin, spring, lugs, extractor, etc?

 

[Nine Banger]

Here’s where I’m at:
- H and M has a nice “serialized package”
- bolt has to be completely stripped
- they will treat any parts you send from the same gun

My plan is to wait for the barrel and send it and everything that sticks to a magnet from the action and bolt in.

 

[Nine Banger]

Did y'all remove the red paint from the safety indentation on your actions before sending them in for nitriding?

 

[Jimbee]

Here’s where I’m at:
- H and M has a nice “serialized package”
- bolt has to be completely stripped
- they will treat any parts you send from the same gun

My plan is to wait for the barrel and send it and everything that sticks to a magnet from the action and bolt in.

Do you know the cost per "serialized package"?
TIA

 

[Nine Banger]

Do you know the cost per "serialized package"?
TIA

$350

 

[BBob]

$350

That’s also their standard batch fee. If 6-8 people wanted just actions and the small parts done that would be the fee. If you wanted just one done that’s the fee.

 

[Nine Banger]

That’s also their standard batch fee. If 6-8 people wanted just actions and the small parts done that would be the fee. If you wanted just one done that’s the fee.

The guy on the phone called it a “serialized firearm package” and the conversation implied it would include whatever is magnetic on one gun.

 

[BBob]

The guy on the phone called it a “serialized firearm package” and the conversation implied it would include whatever is magnetic on one gun.

I’m just pointing out options. For a very long time $350 has been the batch fee, firearms or not. If you don’t want to do a barrel and you can get a few people together you can get a lot of actions and small parts done for $350.

 

[Jimbee]

Anyone have info on increased barrel life with nitriding?

 

[BBob]

Anyone have info on increased barrel life with nitriding?

Quite some time ago this was a thing in the target world. Pretty much ran its course and likely no one does it anymore or at least you never hear about it anymore. There were claims of increased barrel life but not really proven out. i.e., see if you can spot a nitrided barrel on any BR or F Class gun, you won’t. There were many reports of barrels that shot well before that went to crap after. Lots of info exists on accurate shooter and benchrest central and you should probably do some searching on the process before you commit.

 

[Nine Banger]

I wouldn’t even consider sending in a barrel just for nitriding but since it’s included with the action I’m going to do it but I expect the barrel to be shot out in under a year.