Tikka Problem??

[JEFFPPC]

Yesterday I picked up a new T3Lite Compact in .223. Took it home, cleaned it and looked inside with the borescope. The bore for a factory rifle looks wonderful. However, the lead looks like it was done with a chisel and hammer. Ugliest thing I ever saw. I took a fired case from another rifle, full lenth reized it and inserted it. Bolt would not close, took it out with a rod. Took a new Lapua case and inserted it. Bolt closed with some effort. I extracted the case and noticed the neck at the end was bent. Looked at the first case I tried, bent even worse. Took another another new Lapua case ran it through the sizer and tried, same result. I will call Beretta tomorrow and learn how they will handle this. Not a journey I was looking forward too.

 

[Gary in MD]

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[strut64]

That is te first tikka problem I have ever heard of. Strange. I am following also.

 

[Bugs]

keep us posted as I have yet another tikka in the "shopping cart"

 

[JEFFPPC]

First problem I ever heard of also.

 

[K22]

Wow! That's disappointing to say the least. I own several Tikka's, and they are ALL top performers and function perfectly. Sad - seems like you can't count on anything anymore.

Let us know how you make out.

 

[Turkeytider]

Best of luck with Beretta USA customer service.

 

[dgeesaman]

From what I’ve heard they’ll eventually replace the barrel. But it’s a black hole.

Might be worth tracking down a .223 go gauge because if that doesn’t fit they can’t possibly argue anything.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

IMO,. The Cheap and QUICKEST Fix, would Be to have, a GOOD Competent, Gunsmith,. SLOWLY, "Hand Ream" your .223 rem. Tikka, Chamber and,.. Polish Throat,.. IF, Necessary. ( About, a 1/2 Hours,. "Work" ! )
Rare mishap, W/ Tikka's, as MOST, Run,.. Flawlessly.

 

[joshb]

Sorry to see that. I’ve been on this forum for more than ten years and only read about one other guy that had a problem with a Tikka. It’s a rare thing. I hope Berretta gets it sorted out.

 

[Phys86]

From what I've heard about Beretta customer service, you might be better off doing as Idaho lefty suggests unless you're ok waiting a really long time to have Beretta/Tikka fix the issue

 

[209jones]

Anyone and everyone can produce a bad barrel, that desc of the issue is a weird one for sure. Maybe thay had a PO'd employee that day. That's mass production for you.

 

[ExPiney]

Anyway to share an image of the borescope?

 

[STOMP442]

Better cut your losses and sell it to me cheap.

 

[Bill K]

Are you sure the pieces of brass you tried don't have long necks ? What is the measurement of those cases ? Of course you may be correct, in that the lead area is just fouled up.

 

[jxb]

Best of luck with Beretta USA customer service.

Exactly, you're far better off going back to the vendor. In fact last time I looked, they changed the process and contacting your authorized reseller was your first step.

I had an issue recently with a new rifle, contacted the seller/vendor and they worked with their distributor to resolve the issue.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Exactly, you're far better off going back to the vendor. In fact last time I looked, they changed the process and contacting your authorized reseller was your first step.

I had an issue recently with a new rifle, contacted the seller/vendor and they worked with their distributor to resolve the issue.

I contacted the seller who gat me a number for the importer who I will call first. The throat is not the issue but the lead might be. The 9 oclock position on the lead ramp in particular. First thing I did was check case length on the first case, its fine as are the 2 new Lapua. I also was given the numb for an authorized Tikka repair smith in Missouri. I think its called Midwest Gunsmithing, anyone familiar with them?

 

[joshb]

I contacted the seller who gat me a number for the importer who I will call first. The throat is not the issue but the lead might be. The 9 oclock position on the lead ramp in particular. First thing I did was check case length on the first case, its fine as are the 2 new Lapua. I also was given the numb for an authorized Tikka repair smith in Missouri. I think its called Midwest Gunsmithing, anyone familiar with them?

I’ve bought a bunch of parts from them. A+ on all my transactions.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I love Tiikkas but, over the years, I have heard of a few with a pronlem.

I'm pretty sure Tikka test fires the rifles.

Please keep us posted on what you find out or have to do.

 

[Turkeytider]

IMO,. The Cheap and QUICKEST Fix, would Be to have, a GOOD Competent, Gunsmith,. SLOWLY, "Hand Ream" your .223 rem. Tikka, Chamber and,.. Polish Throat,.. IF, Necessary. ( About, a 1/2 Hours,. "Work" ! )
Rare mishap, W/ Tikka's, as MOST, Run,.. Flawlessly.

Agree. I would try mightily to find a competent smith so that I wouldn’t need to send the gun .