Broken plastic on Tikka

#1 11-05-2009, 04:34 PM

I have a Tikka T3 in synthetic and I noticed the other day while hunting that the plastic shroud that is part of the back bolt was cracked. I am not sure if this is the same "co-polymer" that they use on there clips, but none the less, does any one know where I can get a replacement part? I hope it doesn't cost near as much as there clips, but something tells me.....

Thanks
P.S. It broke off the same day.

harv3589 · #2 11-05-2009, 04:43 PM

probably have to contact Stoeger Canada to get the part

Jamie Black R/T · #3 11-05-2009, 05:03 PM

is that rifle chambered in .223 rem by any chance?

Scott N · #4 11-05-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by harv3589

probably have to contact Stoeger Canada to get the part

X2... I had the same problem when I picked up my T-3 270 WSM 5 years ago. Stoeger's number is (905) 436-9077. They mailed me the part for free within a few days.

shekaree · #5 11-05-2009, 05:19 PM

IF you are in Edmonton then you can bring the gun to WSS new branch and talk/show to Tikka rep. I met him today and if I saw him tomorrow, I will ask him about it.

Donny Bear · #6 11-05-2009, 05:29 PM

WESTERN GUN PARTS. Gun Part Distributors. 18124 - 107 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5S 1K5, Canada. Phone: (780) 489-5711 * Fax: (780) 489-5717 ...
www.westerngunparts.com/

Pathfinder76 · #7 11-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Hardly believable. From everything I've read on the internet there are no plastic parts on a Tikka. Just space ship grade polymer.

This is hardly the first one to do that and I would NOT want my face behind that thing when it came loose.

whitetailhntr · #8 11-05-2009, 06:38 PM

thats what you get for buying a plastic gun...

packhuntr · #9 11-05-2009, 07:47 PM

I found the same part on my 22-250 T3 cracked as well about 2 years ago. Dont have the slightest clue what happened that could have broken it without my knowledge of the incident. I grabbed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and yarded it off. It is not a required part. Ive ran mine ever since without a hiccup. All that pretty little peice of chit is,,, is weight.

redranger15 · #10 11-05-2009, 08:43 PM

And that's why I didn't buy a tikka or the Sako A7 just to much plastic.Sounds like its a commom problem.Give me metal.

#11 11-05-2009, 11:02 PM

The gun is a .270 win. I agree, the part is cosmetic 100%. Shekaree does the rep work at Wholesale's gun counter? If so what is his name? Thanks for the phone numbers, I will call Stoeger. Western Gun Parts does not carry any Tikka parts.

#12 11-06-2009, 01:20 AM

[QUOTE=barry01;426262]I have a Tikka T3 in synthetic and I noticed the other day while hunting that the plastic shroud that is part of the back bolt was cracked. I am not sure if this is the same "co-polymer" that they use on there clips, but none the less, does any one know where I can get a replacement part? I hope it doesn't cost near as much as there clips, but something tells me.....

Thanks
P.S. It broke off the same day.

Plastic and Shroud for some silly reason to my humble opinion don't belong in the same sentence. "That" piece of plastic is cosmetics...junk it and you're still good to go.

PoppaW · #13 11-06-2009, 04:28 AM

If you had a primer blowout or case head separation wouldn't that be you last line of defence to redirect the gases? Away from your eyes. If they pop off easy then it sounds like a bad design.

packhuntr · #14 11-06-2009, 04:45 AM

Im not worried any.

Elk Chaser · #15 11-06-2009, 06:43 AM

If you live near Edmonton, I would take the gun into wholesale on the south side and bitch at the TIKKA REP who is there this weekend, you never know, he may make it right at no cost to you.

Pathfinder76 · #16 11-06-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PoppaW

If you had a primer blowout or case head separation wouldn't that be you last line of defence to redirect the gases? Away from your eyes. If they pop off easy then it sounds like a bad design.

That is the purpose of a bolt shroud yes.

Pathfinder76 · #17 11-06-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by packhuntr

Im not worried any.

Would you put your son behind one?

#18 11-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Just thought I would follow up... I talked to the Tikka rep that is at Wholesale's new southside store and he is going to have a new shroud mailed out to me for free. He was a nice guy, but he told me "not to drop my gun again, because that's how the shrouds break." I found that pretty funny because I can assure you it didn't break from me dropping my gun.

He also said the gun functions perfectly fine without it.

I might trade for something with more metal, it's just too bad cause my tikka shoots 3/8" group at 100 yards.

redranger15 · #19 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

Go get the Vangaurd SUB MOA.All metal and tight groups.

Jamie Black R/T · #20 11-06-2009, 12:13 PM

this a common problem with tikkas....usually a busted primer causes this shroud to smack you in the head...thread going on gun nutz right now about the same thing...and several on american msg boards

i would be interested in hearing the tikka reps views on this...i dont own a tikka but know a ton of guys who do...more than one of which has had this problem and have just been firing the rifle without a shroud

Okotokian · #21 11-06-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by barry01

That picture shows EXACTLY why I bought a Browning A-bolt instead of the Tikka. Other than the plastic versus steel manufacture of THAT particular piece they seemed very similar to each other. I'm not saying the plastic isn't durable, just that it was the reason for me going the other way.

Tonto · #22 11-06-2009, 04:18 PM

After all I've read about the fancy 200 mile/ hour co-poly non plastic material that is on the Tikka, I was just about convinced to buy one. Sure glad I didn't
buy a gun made out of recycled pop bottles. I think I will purchase a good old steel and wood brand gun.

Matt L. · #23 11-06-2009, 05:25 PM

I tend to agree with ya Tonto, I just wonder how much longer we'll have that choice though.

Pathfinder76 · #24 11-06-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonto

After all I've read about the fancy 200 mile/ hour co-poly non plastic material that is on the Tikka, I was just about convinced to buy one. Sure glad I didn't
buy a gun made out of recycled pop bottles. I think I will purchase a good old steel and wood brand gun.

This is a perfect example of why all opinions or recommendations on internet forums are not created equal.

S.A.S · #25 11-06-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

Hardly believable. From everything I've read on the internet there are no plastic parts on a Tikka. Just space ship grade polymer.

I had a good laugh at this. I would not spend my money on one of these synthetic plastic stocks Unless I was going hunting in the mountains and needed something lite. I will stick with my wooden stocks !

Tonto · #26 11-08-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by S.A.S

I had a good laugh at this. I would not spend my money on one of these synthetic plastic stocks Unless I was going hunting in the mountains and needed something lite. I will stick with my wooden stocks !

You can buy VERY light guns with wood stocks.
What happened to all the guys that were saying the "plastic" was stronger then steel?

redranger15 · #27 11-08-2009, 06:52 PM

The tikka lovers got really quiet.

Pathfinder76 · #28 11-08-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redranger15

The tikka lovers got really quiet.

It's almost spooky.

elkhunter11 · #29 11-08-2009, 07:11 PM

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this a common problem with tikkas....usually a busted primer causes this shroud to smack you in the head...thread going on gun nutz right now about the same thing...and several on american msg boards

In over 40 years of shooting,I have never had a primer fail or be pierced.Pierced primers are almost always the result of improper loads.

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I had a good laugh at this. I would not spend my money on one of these synthetic plastic stocks Unless I was going hunting in the mountains and needed something lite. I will stick with my wooden stocks !

Try and find any wooden stock that is a strong or stable as a high quality synthetic like a Mcmillan.

Pathfinder76 · #30 11-08-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

In over 40 years of shooting,I have never had a primer fail or be pierced.Pierced primers are almost always the result of improper loads.

This is almost true. In many cases yes, however an oversized firing pin can cause the same problem. Some firearms are more susceptible to this than others (a plastic rifle just might be). This is one of the reasons gunsmiths turn pins and bush bolt faces.