Aussie Foxer Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Have any of you guys tried these ?, apparently they just slip on. I spotted them on EBay and noticed they were a genuine product, i don't mind the original bolt handle but I thought a bit of personal customisation would look cool, I'm just worried they might slip when cycling the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 So.... it's a squash ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Foxer Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Yer I guess so, I think if it can slip on, surely it can slip off, or at the very least feel a little unstable and probably rotate a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Would the bolt still fully lock with that on? I don't see the point of these, Is there one apart from the tacticool thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Foxer Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Surely it would if it's a genuine Tikka / Sako product ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Foxer Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I changed the bolt on my BSA PCP air rifle and it made a huge difference to how the cocking cycle felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeman Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Surely it would if it's a genuine Tikka / Sako product ? Keyword being "if"... Easily manufactured, easily peddled as 'the real thing' and an easy way to line someones pocket..Never seen on Sako or Tikka website, or GMK for that matter. IMO - Better choice would be buying any of the tactical knobs available, and no they're not OEM products either but, a hell of a lot more useable bolt-knob that absolutely transforms the cycling action of any variant of a T3 ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banus02 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 good evening,i have four of these and they are brilliant,i have had two of these for five years and have never slipped I put a small amount of grease inside to help them slip on and to stop rust from formimg they have never moved the tikka writing soon rubs off though.the first ones I bought actually came from Norway not finland as I could not get them in the uk the second set came from a uk seller but not flea bay,very good in my opinion makes for very quick cycling of the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I have these too and they dont slip. I used WD40 to lube when putting them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tourbon-2015-New-Rubber-Silicone-Gun-Handle-Ball-Cover-Rubber-Rifle-Bolt-Knob-Shoting-And-Hunting/32377581358.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.95.OwCwbp I bought this but on my Tikka T3 slip on but on Sako 75 is quite better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The rubber-ball-bolt-things are very Scandinavian, and excellent. Warm in a bowl of hot water, a few dabs of silicon grease, and it's on as permanently as you want it to be. The 'branding' would wear off quickly, just buy the cheapest - they're 'normal' kit in Scandinavia.. Before and after: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I have one on mine, recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 What, exactly, is wrong with the cycling action of a T3? Until some-one actually pipes up and says "it'll TRANSFORM your cycling action" you'd be forgiven for thinking the answer to the above is "absolutely nothing!". I've been using mine for a year or so and have fired over 1000 rounds from it with absolutely no conscious effort or quibble about the cycling action. Are these bolt-on blings just designed to separate the gullible from their hard earned, or genuinely (no flippancy meant) how, exactly, is it that they might improve one's shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 As with all the positive comments- handles great,nice feel (subjective of course-esp in winter-Scandinavia?) No movement,actually quite hard to remove,without lube. 'genuine' ones were about £14-Bush did them,and others....I also got a couple of chinese ones for about £5 on eBay,as they were a tad smaller diameter-no logo-and better proportions for smaller actions.Seem just as good. They are hopeless for squash,though,being near solid-other than just a tight fit factory bolt space,any color so long as it's black. Super ergonomics,great price,removable-what's not to try? Re ergonomics/factory-my Tikka 65M sniper has a large round hard plastic bolt knob which is very good-the rubber one is actually better for grip.) gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Also have one on a 223 that came with the second hand rifle. They are not bad, maybe a bit on the big side. The CTR bolt handle seems just right. Nice to have a choice. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 What, exactly, is wrong with the cycling action of a T3? Until some-one actually pipes up and says "it'll TRANSFORM your cycling action" you'd be forgiven for thinking the answer to the above is "absolutely nothing!". I've been using mine for a year or so and have fired over 1000 rounds from it with absolutely no conscious effort or quibble about the cycling action. Are these bolt-on blings just designed to separate the gullible from their hard earned, or genuinely (no flippancy meant) how, exactly, is it that they might improve one's shooting? I like to rest my thumb on the shroud and do a sort of hand roll/upwards karate chop with upper side of my hand - the ball makes that a much comfier movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I like to rest my thumb on the shroud and do a sort of hand roll/upwards karate chop with upper side of my hand - the ball makes that a much comfier movement. Good point. I've not really considered it. I try and keep my cheek planted during cycling and have got used to the standard bolt handle, but, yes, I can see how making the end larger would make for more comfort. I guess, what I baulk at is the £50 or so that I've seen some handles going for (daylight robbery). May have a go at making up something in timber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhunter Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The rubber-ball-bolt-things are very Scandinavian, and excellent. Warm in a bowl of hot water, a few dabs of silicon grease, and it's on as permanently as you want it to be. The 'branding' would wear off quickly, just buy the cheapest - they're 'normal' kit in Scandinavia.. Before and after: noballP1010023.jpg ballP1010078.jpg Nice looking setup that DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106uk Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Got one on my T3 260Rem, very nice bit of kit and was about £11 of eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Foxer Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Can you look up the seller in your EBay purchases? I don't want to buy a piece of rubbish, I don't play squash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Foxer Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I've just found these, might have to go the whole hog and buy the bolt as well, ummm, choices, choices, choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabryn Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 There is an alternative product rthat eplaces the complete bolt handle with a larger black tipped shaped non metallic part end and it also comes with a replacement metal bolt shroud. I've used these quality items for at least 5 years without a problem and in cold weather are an improvement on the original. Mark Beattie a gun dealer in South Wales sells them through The Stalking Directory. But, the complete kit is a lot more £s. Cheers, K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Have this on the T3 308W and I love it, snug fit with no movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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