Twitchy XCR bolt release

docscoutjr

docscoutjr

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Hi,
I have noticed that my XCR seems to have developed a rather sensitive and independent bolt release function. A light bump and forward she goes.
Is this normal? (I hope not) and is there a fix?
Thanks,
david.low@shaw.ca
 
Interesting problem. No, it's not normal. Mine was just the opposite. You had to push with great force to release it. Wondering if the spring is too light/weak. I would contact Wolverine. They got me new parts pronto and now everything is fine.
 
Mine's sensitive, it's one of the things that I think were not properly designed on this platform (like the buffer, return spring/takedown and the receiver retaining pins...). Still a good rifle though, works and is very comfortable.
 
Mine is also extremely sensitive. Has been from day one. Maybe it's time I order a new spring as well. Anyone have issues with the bolt holding open after last round fired?
 
You need a new bolt catch. I just got one for mine from Wolverine to fix the same issue. Prove safe, set it down and the bolt slams shut. Order and extra buffer pad while your on the phone. My order was $70.60 shipped to Ontario for 2 buffer pads and a new bolt catch.
 
Hold open is just fine and the gun has less than 1000 rounds trough it so hard to see how I would need a new bolt catch, unless there was a design flaw in some of them.
I do have the spare parts kit, I think there is a spring in there.
 
I had to replace my bolt catch last year because it was noticeably worn and not holding the bolt open. Contact Wolverine directly and talk to their guys, they will steer you in the right direction.
 
Worn and bent hold open device. I think they just forced too many things into too small an area. That HOD should be harder steel, a bigger diameter or some kind of a bar.
Still love it..
 
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