Bolt sticking in Remington 700 ADL

[Jmac604]

Hey gents;

I am looking for some answers and advice about a bolt sticking in a Remington 700 ADL action. The rifle in question was my father's, its a 1960s manufacture and I inherited it when he passed away a number of years ago.

I now only use it for punching paper at the range and I clean it thoroughly after each range trip. However I have now noticed that the bolt will stick approx. 1 inch from the chamber. **The bolt sticks in the location depicted in the photos** It's not enough to completely stop the bolt from functioning but it is noticeable. I know the rifle was not like that when my dad was alive as I spent many hours as a youth cleaning that rifle.

So, I'm wondering what would cause that and could it be fixed?

Some pics for reference:

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Jmac604

 

[222Rem]

Check if scope bases screws are to not to long.
First thing should be checked .

 

[Boomer]

A scope base screw extending through the receiver bridge will certainly cause a hesitation as you cycle the bolt, good call 222Rem. Its also inexpensive and easy to fix.

 

[Jmac604]

A scope base screw extending through the receiver bridge will certainly cause a hesitation as you cycle the bolt, good call 222Rem. Its also inexpensive and easy to fix.

Thanks gents, that never occurred to me. Would the scope base screw coming through the receiver cause any other issues I should know about? As for a fix...maybe use Weaver bases instead of the bar?

 

[double gun]

As for a fix...maybe use Weaver bases instead of the bar?

If your bolt is sticking in the position shown in the last photo, I highly doubt it's a base screw causing you the grief.
However if it is there is no need for different mounts, simply file/grind/cut the offending screw shorter.

 

[Jmac604]

If your bolt is sticking in the position shown in the last photo, I highly doubt it's a base screw causing you the grief.
However if it is there is no need for different mounts, simply file/grind/cut the offending screw shorter.

Actually it is, I didn't clarify that in my original post and was about to do so when I saw your post.

The bolt sticks in the location depicted in the pictures. Once it moves past that location, it operates smoothly.

 

[cam1936]

Does it stick going in and out? Or just one way? Could the follower be damaged and snagging?

 

[Buckmastr]

Does the rear trigger guard screw stick up above the tang?

 

[guntech]

Does the rear trigger guard screw stick up above the tang?

That would be my guess... the cocking piece is touching the top of the rear screw...

 

[tiriaq]

Try a bit of grease on the locking lugs. Early 700s don't have the bolt guide groove in the right hand locking lug, there may be some binding.