I recently purchased a Swiss K31 and have a question about the action for those that have these rifles. When I pull the bolt back slowly, the bolt rotates but then the pins or lugs don't seem to rotate far enough and quite a bit more force is needed at the transition from rotation to sliding straight back. Cycling it faster this does not happen. Do any of you see a similar sticking point at the transition mentioned when opening the bolt slowly?
Question for K31 owners
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Shung
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sometimes more than others. rifles more than others. The bolt action must be performed firmly and clearly.
Just like you do with old lever actions.. If you do it too slowly, it doesnt work as it should.
Just like you do with old lever actions.. If you do it too slowly, it doesnt work as it should.
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Yeah, that's standard. Work it firmly. 
Jeff F
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As with all military turn bolts, they were not meant to be babied. Work the bolt firmly.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Here's the trick...
Grab the bolt handle firmly, pull back with medium amount of strength, then in a fluid motion, ram the bolt home.
There ya go.
Grab the bolt handle firmly, pull back with medium amount of strength, then in a fluid motion, ram the bolt home.
There ya go.
Please read the K31 manual here...(http://www.swissrifles.com/sr/english_k11_k31_manual.pdf). The Swiss used a grease called Waffenfett in those days. The bolt should be lubed with grease, not oil. You will also notice that the K31 bolt cycles much smoother when a round is being chambered vs. dry. Please visit (swissrifles.com) for great info on Swiss rifles etc...
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Need to try that link above, too, for information on K31's. From what I have read there, the action needed to be slapped open and closed, whacking it with the heel of your hand.
Now, have you tried the other trick with it? When you slap the bolt back after firing a shot, you catch the shell as it comes down, since it basically goes straight up and then of course, down. Amaze your friends and relatives!
The Doc is out now.
Need to try that link above, too, for information on K31's. From what I have read there, the action needed to be slapped open and closed, whacking it with the heel of your hand.
Now, have you tried the other trick with it? When you slap the bolt back after firing a shot, you catch the shell as it comes down, since it basically goes straight up and then of course, down. Amaze your friends and relatives!
The Doc is out now.
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