bjp04b
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- Mar 30, 2018
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I purchased a Sako A7 rifle, and I've been cycling the action. It's really hard to lift the bold after pulling the trigger compared to my other bolt action rifles - a Weatherby Vanguard and a Howa Mini Action. It's probably twice as hard. My wife can't do it without a lot of difficulty, and even I have a hard time lifting the bolt while keeping the rifle shouldered.
Like I said, the actions on the other bolt actions I've owned have been easy to work, but I've only owned two and I don't know what counts as normal. Is this something that could ease with time? Or is it something that might need gunsmith attention?
Another issue is a squeaky bolt when lifting and closing the handle. It's really loud. Once again, the opposite of my Weatherby and Howa. I've oiled the bolt but there's no change, and I'm wondering what it could be.
Finally, closing the bolt with a standard 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt round was kind of tough. It took extra pressure to close the bolt compared to with an empty chamber - seemed like quite a bit, but once again I'm not sure what's normal.
All in all I'm frustrated to have three complaints about the gun after owning it for just a few days and would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Like I said, the actions on the other bolt actions I've owned have been easy to work, but I've only owned two and I don't know what counts as normal. Is this something that could ease with time? Or is it something that might need gunsmith attention?
Another issue is a squeaky bolt when lifting and closing the handle. It's really loud. Once again, the opposite of my Weatherby and Howa. I've oiled the bolt but there's no change, and I'm wondering what it could be.
Finally, closing the bolt with a standard 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt round was kind of tough. It took extra pressure to close the bolt compared to with an empty chamber - seemed like quite a bit, but once again I'm not sure what's normal.
All in all I'm frustrated to have three complaints about the gun after owning it for just a few days and would appreciate any advice. Thanks!