Tikka barrel removal

[Ucsdryder]

I’ve heard how hard they are to remove. I am sending mine to a gunsmith to have rechambered. I didn’t want to deal with action wrenches, barrel wrenches etc. I took the stock off, while putting the bottom plastic back onto the action, I felt something loose. Turns out the tikka barrel which takes so much effort to remove was loose! I’ve never attempted to remove the barrel or even torqued on it. It was just loose. I imagine that could have been dangerous down the road!!!!

 

[BCsteve]

You were able to take it off by hand?!

 

[Ucsdryder]

You were able to take it off by hand?!

My 3 year old could have taken it off by hand. It was already 100% loose.

 

[dirtytough]

Did you buy the rifle new?

 

[Ucsdryder]

Did you buy the rifle new?

Yes sir! It’s been around the block a few times but definitely not abused. I assume someone forgot to torque it?

 

[TxxAgg]

Wow

 

[dirtytough]

Yes sir! It’s been around the block a few times but definitely not abused. I assume someone forgot to torque it?

I was curious if you got it used. Possibly a previous owner could have messed with it. Obviously not since you are the original owner.
Crazy crazy