Help: Torquing action screws=binded/locked up action

[DTF370]

Hey guys, this is probably a fairly basic question but I couldn’t seem to find what I am looking for.

I recently picked up a MPA hybrid chassis for my 700. When I torque my action screws, it binds the action where I cannot cycle the action. I can’t apply enough torque to get it in spec without the action binding.

I feel like one or both of the action screws could be a bit too long but before I start filing on stuff I would ask. I would imagine this is a fairly easy fix but I thought I would ask you guys. If you have any advice I would sure appreciate your help.

Thank you in advance.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I'm betting your action screws are too long.

Got any washers?

 

[USNavy06]

Or shorten the screws

 

[6.5SH]

Just ran into this with a KRG Bravo, the included washer was not thick enough, adding a 2nd made it too thick. Solved with a trip to the hardware store with calipers in hand.

 

[gunjunkie45]

File down the action screws until it works.

 

[1moaoff]

Install the screws without the bolt so you can see how high they are. Usually its only a thread or two

 

[celltech]

Just ran into this with a KRG Bravo, the included washer was not thick enough, adding a 2nd made it too thick. Solved with a trip to the hardware store with calipers in hand.

What he said...My Bravo came with an extra washer that I could not figure out what to do with. My Nucleus action works with one while I figured out my Origin action needed the 2nd one to not bind the bolt.

 

[Rob01]

Trimming the bolt is the way I would go over washers. It's simple with a dremel or grinder.

 

[DTF370]

Thank you guys. I past the action screw over the oscillating sander. It seems to have solved the issue. I appreciate the verification!