Oh no I can open it with a bladed hand just fine. It was just one of those things that I thought might need breaking in a bit.. and it doesn't seem to beI mean the ai has a pretty heavy firing pin spring weight intentionally probably several lbs heavier I bet than your Tikka but it shouldnt be so hard you can't open it with a bladed hand. 800 rounds is nothing honestly but if you think there is an issue ai will def look at it.