Model Seven issue

[scott_r]

I recently acquired a Model Seven in .204 and am finding the bolt is very hard to close with factory ammo as well as hand loads. Any reason why this is? Any solution?

Cheers!!

 

[blargon]

if it is scoped, check your base screws. often they are too long and touch the bolt on closing. take them out and try it.

 

[skhunter]

The ejector may be gummed up. Take the bolt out and see if you can push it in easily.

 

[scott_r]

I cleaned up the bolt and seems to have helped.

Cheers!!

 

[c-fbmi]

You might also take a tooth brush to the lug recesses in the action sometimes in a new rifle there is crud and grease in them reducing your headspace. I use brakeclean and spray these areas real well then brush the snot out of them then spray them real good again and then blow dry with compressor. I usually remove from stock first.

 

[Boomer]

X2 on Breakclean, a stream of this stuff is very effective a degreasing hard to reach spots. It might be useful to put a touch of a light, high quality grease on the bearing surface of the locking lugs after they've been degreased.