furrybean Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Im getting this rifle sorted and I know they are a tight tolerance action but when cycling it, it keeps binding unless I pull back close to the bolt and keep the stroke completely parrallel to the movement of the bolt - if that makes sense. Ive oiled it well but is there anything I can do to help it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Somethings wrong there! My BAT is 'tight' (prefer 'closer toleranced' ) but runs smooth even if I hurry, does not need any special treatment, It pulls the 7mmSAUM rounds out of an Alpha mag with no problems. Are there any rub marks or obvious wear points? What does your Smith say?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Steve Bowers did the work for me. He said make sure you cycle straight back and the oil has filmed all round the bolt so there arent any binding points. It might just be "newness" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpd Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 If the action was bead/vapour blasted then sometimes this can alter the smoothness of the bolt cycle until it 'beds' in again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Cheers Paddy, So just keep on cycling and it will bed in again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpd Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yeah, keep a thin film of grease on it, and just cycle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I have a VR - and yes, it's a close fit - too close maybe for a tactical-style rifle but I wouldn't describe it as tight. Take the spring and pin out of the bolt and you should be able to feel if there is a tight spot and where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I have a VR - and yes, it's a close fit - too close maybe for a tactical-style rifle but I wouldn't describe it as tight. Take the spring and pin out of the bolt and you should be able to feel if there is a tight spot and where it is. Ive taken the pin out and it is tight but fine. When I put the pin back though the bolt needs to be located down with some very slight resistance and doesn't spring down. Just thinking if I leave the bolt half cocked I could get a face full of bang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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