Gunsmithing Bolt won't cock

[TexanAviator]

Just got home, installed my Jewell on my new LTR per the instructions. Went to dry fire and it was GREAT at first. Then progressively the bolt got harder and harder to manipulate. Now, my rifle sits there and the bolt won't cock.

Anybody ever see this issue?

 

[montyb]

Re: Bolt won't cock

it sounds like the cocking cam is galling. just guessing.

 

[TexanAviator]

Re: Bolt won't cock

If I take the rifle down, put it back together then it is fine for a bit longer.

Anything I can do to check this, or would it be under Remington warranty?

 

[SHOOTNBLANKS]

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Im not a smith but could it be that you are overtightening the floor plate. Are you using snap caps?

 

[TexanAviator]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnblanks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im not a smith but could it be that you are overtightening the floor plate. Are you using snap caps? </div></div>

Floorplate torqued down to 65in/lbs

No snap caps.... but

I just took the bolt out, did a quick squirt of Break-Free inside the small opening in the bolt. Seems like it fixed it.

 

[TexanAviator]

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Just took the bolt apart (thanks lowlight for the vid: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/...t-tools-233798/ )

I have no clue why, but it was filthy inside. Left a thin coat of CLP and put it back together. Good to go now

 

[Teo74]

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jewel recomends to use lighter fluid on the trigger group

 

[Graham]

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Yup: No oil near that trigger.

 

[TexanAviator]

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Never said I oiled the trigger. It was fine, it was the bolt locking up. Stripped the bolt down, cleaned it, light oil, back together = problem gone.

Did nothing with the trigger besides install it and adjust it.

 

[montyb]

Re: Bolt won't cock

the cocking cam and bolt shroud threads could use a light coat of grease, along with the rear face of the locking lugs.