Sako A7 - Bolt closing really tight on round

[Jos.]

Hi all, i picked up a new Sako A7 Roughtech last week in 300 wsm and this weekend was the first time i went to load the rifle. On an empty chamber the bolt close and open without any issues. But as soon i put a factory round in the chamber a was having a really hard time to close it. it will eject fine the round no problem.

Any people had the same issues in the past on a A7?? any thought on what to do next... Most likely i'll have to stop by the store i bought it from.

Thanks

 

[gunrunner100]

Take a black magic marker and colour the brass of a loaded factory round. Most likely it is resizing a portion of the case on loading. Load it into the chamber carefully by hand, close the bolt and extract it. Look for wear spots. Might be a tight chamber.
Try other factory ammo as well.