How do I polish nickel-plated steel?

[Molon Labe]

I bought a new Crickett .22LR rifle for my daughter. I believe the bolt and receiver are nickel-plated steel.

It feels rough when racking the bolt. I think the bolt and the inside of the receiver need polished.

How do I do this? I have Dremel tool. Should I polish the surfaces with a felt tip and polishing compound?

 

[dfariswheel]

You're likely to do more damage than good.

The best "fix" would be to degrease the receiver and bolt of all lube, dry thoroughly, then just sit down with a glove on your hand and operate the bolt one or two hundred times.

Then clean both out to remove any grit or particles of metal and re-lube with a good grease.

This will make a marked improvement.

 

[Molon Labe]

I'll try that, dfariswheel. Thanks.