Smooth Bolt Action

[frankcastle]

Whats the best way to create a smooth action on a bolt action rifle. The downward locking motion seems sticky & I want any suggestions on how to smooth it out.

 

[ipscgraz]

Is it "sticky" with no brass in the chamber? A bolt action should close smoothly on an empty chamber.

 

[frankcastle]

Its sticky with or without ammo the bolt needs a little extra hand power to lock down. I spent a half hour working the bolt & have only put 200 rounds through the rifle. The bolt sticks just before it locks down. Its a winchester wildcat. Is there a quick fix using lube or some other method or do I just need to keep feeding it ammo. The rifle is very accurate the bolt is the only issue.

 

[manitou210]

Get yourself these tools and give action a good cleaning use a solvent like Hoppes #9http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=CPACCT&type=store

 

[tapedeck74]

The Wildcat is a rebranded TOZ-78. I used to have one. The action will smooth out with use. After 500-1000 rounds mine was like butter. 200 rounds isn't even broken in yet. Give the action a good cleaning and lightly lube the bolt with CLP or any good gun oil.

 

[Pepperpopper]

Lugs should be lubed with a tiny smear of grease.