chaz

Thanks again all.

It appears fine now, when using dummy rounds. But I need to use it for 'real' too.

I've have tried the drop test, and cycled the bolt hard to see if it 'slam fires'.

Any thing else I should do?

Cheers

Chaz.

Thanks again folks,

It would appear to be a sticky trigger part, not returning to it's position. 

I'll take the trigger unit off, blast it with carb cleaner, then very lightly lubricate the parts, and see if the problem has gone away. 

Cheers

Chaz

Thanks folks.

I have the T3 Lite and the Tac A1. I can and have stripped and cleaned both bolts on both my Tikka's.

I was lucky enough to get the tool used for stripping the bolt down when I bought my Tac A1.

However, I don't mess with trigger units, due to lack of knowledge. And the dangers it could cause.

I'll strip the bolt shortly and see how dirty the parts are.

Cheers! 👍

Help! I've had my Tikka T3 lite for around 10 years. I bought the rifle from a UKV member. And until now worked flawlessly.

However, the last time I used it, it started playing up. I would load a round, into the  chamber. The circled part is always showing as loaded when you cycle a round.

Then I noticed when I cycled the action, (empty chamber) the circled bolt indicator below, would on numerous occasions click back in out of sight.

I presume the part is called a bolt indicator?

The gun then fails to dry fire, and I have to cycle the action again and again sometimes it's fine and others the bolt indicator just clicks back into the bolt.

I'm after some info, any info as to the likely cause??

I was going to strip and clean the bolt as it hasn't been done for a while, but I'll wait you some opinions,

Cheers folks.

Thanks for all the help folks.

He man in question is Mel B3 from UKV, And his wife's leatherwork is very nice indeed!

Cheers.

Chaz.

Yea, I always drive to get my rifles, as I see it as a trip out, even better by the sea! Then you never have issues with damaged goods then either. 👍

I bought a lovely hand made leather Tan wallet from himself and his wife, around 2 years ago, and it's still going strong and looks great!!

I'm trying to get hold of Him/Her , As a close friend is retiring, and has always liked my one-off wallet. And I said I'd sort him one from the same source as I got mine. Just a HUGE Presumption on my part....

Hope you folks can help.

Posted elsewhere.

Cheers.

And another.

I have one in 6.5CM. Great rifles!!

I'd appreciate a PM if you remember at some point.

Cheers

Got it!

Cheers Roy!

Thanks Roy.

Sorry to be dim, but am I right in thinking you bought one pre-made or adapted? Or you turned yours down yourself with a lathe?

Cheers

Chaz.

Hi folks,

The picture shows a Lyman case prep centre with a LEE Precision hand operated case trimmer screwed into one of the rotating points.

Would I be right in thinking someone has worked the Lee hand trimmer down in diameter on a lathe. Then cut the threads to fit the Lyman thread pattern enabling it to screw into one of the rotating positions on the Lyman case prep?

I presume it can't be bought, as I've looked. Feel free to make me look a prat and find one for sale.

And lastly, If it has to be made from the Lee trimmer, can anyone out there help me, by turning my trimmer down and threading it on your lathe.

If someone can help, then I would obviously pay for work.

Thanks all.

Chaz

Thanks for all the info folks, much appreciated. 👍

Hi folks,

Are many people buying 5.56 ex-military ammo for plinking?? And can you buy the Milsurp in .223 Rem pressure too??

Or the 7.62mm NATO, and does it come in Milsurp .308 Win? 

Any info of where I can buy a few hundred rounds, Please?

Many thanks.

Chaz.

I ended up going with Bilt Hamber tinned wax in the end. Contains lots of Carnauba wax.

Not cheap, but cracking stuff!

Cheers folks.👍

Thanks both. Much appreciated!

I don't suppose anyone can recommend a good make and type of polish? They all seem to be liquid!

Chaz.

Hi folks,

I have a second car, but over time, as you can imagine, using it for shooting it cops a few scratches. I can get them out ok with different methods, but my old liquid Auto Glym polish isn't cutting it. I'm after anyone's knowledge about a polish they use that is a thick hardish wax in a tub with an applicator. The stuff we used to use before liquids came along. I'm after a good quality one which won't come after a couple of showers. I'm aware of "ceramic coatings", and have some. It's good quality polish I'm after.

Please could you let me know If you use a good brand and it's name.

Cheers.

Chaz.

Also asked elsewhere.

Anyone have any experience with GECO primers, as in comparison to the Magtec 9 1/2??

Hi folks,

I'm after some SRP, preferably Feder Gold Match GM205M.

But I would also consider others....

PM me if anyone has and you're around a max of 100 miles from South Worcester...

Cheers.

Chaz.

Thank-you Laurie. 

That was very useful info. I shoot out to a maximum of around 600 yards generally.

Clearly, getting hold of them could be a bit hit and miss from your information.

I may have found a place that sells my go to primer of Federal Gold match, and I'd need a 1000 small and a 1000 large.

But I'd need to confirm this tomorrow. I don't mind a bit of a drive to keep my reloads as they are, without fiddly adjustments.

Anyhow, thanks for the info, and I'll have a good read of the link you provided. 

Cheers.

Chaz.

Thanks both. 👍

Has anyone ever used or know anything about Magtech 9 1/2 large rifle primers. That's all I can find near me, and I'm getting desperate!!!

Sold pending the usual.

Offers considered.

Offers considered.

Go on then. I'll PM you.