1903A4 sticky bolt problems?

[D_Lamz]

Hey guys! I just got my Rock Ridge 1903A4 clone and was wondering about the operation of my bolt. The camming action of lifting the bolt is pretty heavy/ stiff; is this normal? Also when the bolt is pulled rearward it gets really stiff towards the ejector, will it smooth out with use? I got spoiled with the smoothness of my custom build lol.

 

[hjh45acp]

my james river was the same way smoothed out in no time. Nice looking clone

 

[onethousandmeters]

I had a JRA as well, and it also smoothed up in no time at all. GREAT looking clone! There is just something about these rifles, and I regret selling mine. Am looking to buy another one or do a Vintage build; just needing to sell a couple of rifles to fund that first! LOL! Hope yours smooths out in short order as well.