savage 110 sticky bolt

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a friend's savage 110, the bolt is really sticky after firing and its frankly a little rough cycling with out firing.

i pulled the bolt apart and it looks like someone has already changed the cocking piece sleeve because its the newer looking design but i could be wrong it could be original.

are there any other parts that are suspect besides the sleeve? any help is appreciated

 

[Blue68f100]

Check the head space and make sure it was set correctly. If too tight/close it will make the bolt difficult to operate. If you have a way to measure fired brass may give you a indication too.

 

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Check the head space and make sure it was set correctly. If too tight/close it will make the bolt difficult to operate. If you have a way to measure fired brass may give you a indication too.

thanks for the reply
the problem is the same loaded or empty.
would head space be an issue without a cartridge involved?

 

[Blue68f100]

All depends on where the tolerances are between the bolt and barrel. If you know some one who reloads that caliber they may have a case gauge to check the brass. A set of case gauges would be quick check.

 

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got it ironed out. cleaned lubed and checked all the screws. some of the screws were loose. it still has more drag that a remington, but its back to normal for this gun. i hear its par for the coarse with a savage