Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

[operator74656]

Hello all,

After 400 rounds through this rifle I have had my first issue...
I was at the range with my TRG and after my first shot was fired I was able to rotate the bolt up to the unlocked position but could not pull it back.

I ended up having to point the muzzle down to the ground and gently bump the bolt knob against the shooting bench to get it to pull back. I fired 2 more shots and both had the same issue.

Interestingly, the ammunition would cycle no problem until I fired a shot.....then that round would be unable to eject. After calling it quits for the day, I examined the spent casings and they looked to be in good shape.

I have only used FGMM with this rifle and had been using a new box of 168s. After a good cleaning and inspection of both the ejector spring and extractor I went back to the range with a different box of 175s....same thing for 2 rounds.

So off it went back to the factory since it is still under warranty. I am by no means a gunsmith, but figured with this pricey rifle I would just send it back and see what they say. Any thoughts?

 

[The_FNG]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

I would've tried different ammo before sending the rifle back.

 

[Boltfluter]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

The first thing I would do is clean the chamber with some alcohol and see how she looks. Also check the fired cases for any pitting on the body which would corellate to a dirty chamber. Good luck.

Regards,
Paul

 

[frankythefly]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

Did you do a thorough cleaning/inspection? Seems kind of strange to all of sudden have issues after 400rds. Be interesting to see how Sako/Beretta customer service is.

 

[BBsteel]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

Your chamber has rust in it. Same thing happened to me. A little CLP, chamber brush, fine steel wool and cordless drill and problem solved. Still shoots 'em into the same hole.

 

[cwinston]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

I had a similar issue with my TRG. I don't remember the round count after cleaning and before failure, but the problem was caused by a dirty chamber. My TRG seems to have a minimum spec chamber. Brass just doesn't seem to stretch much at all in that rifle. I now clean it a little more frequently to prevent this issue.

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

What they all said. Same thing started to happen on me with my 6.5cm.. cleaned it real good and didn't have the problem again.. Hopefully you don't get a huge bill for a cleaning

 

[leadbullet]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

i had the exact same problem at about the same round count, I had been shooting and neglected cleaning the chamber.
Like mentioned above, clean the chamber and the problem is solved.

 

[operator74656]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

Thanks everyone for their opinions.....
i did try a different ammo before sending it back.....no difference.

I have to admit chamber cleaning is not part of my regular cleaning drill....and now that you mention it when I looked with a flashlight there were some spots that looked like rust in there....

How do you guys clean your chambers?

 

[HoytFlinger]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

http://blog.sinclairintl.com/2009/06/09/bolt-action-rifles-cleaning-and-maintaining-your-receiver/

 

[JWV]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

I had the same thing happen with a Savage 308. Yes, not a TRG but shouldn't matter. I was shooting a lot the first summer I got it and the chamber got a slight bit of surface rust. I assume it was from the sweat/salt of my fingers touching the case then the chamber. The bolt was sticking exactly as you described. I used a shotgun swab on a power drill with some cleaner and spun it out. After that, no chamber stick and the surface rust caused no effect on accuracy or brass after it was removed.

 

[jbell]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

What Hoyt said.

 

[BBsteel]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

Curious what SAKO said?

 

[seanh]

Re: Sako TRG-22 Stuck Bolt

400 rounds no issue...now having problems. It sounds like a user issue.

within less than 200 rounds, clean the bolt face, chamber, lug area and you'll probably be good to go.