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Sleeper99
11-15-2015, 02:36 PM
Hey all,
I have recently mounted my model 11 HH in a Boyd's thumbhole. My problem is the bolt throw is much smoother with the action out of the stock. It's really just the last 1/2 of locking the bolt handle down. Feels like there is resistance in working the bolt from here.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/7fe7cd013a1118c27f14aa1c53795b63.jpg
To here.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/d8604a82ef3a97fc2a15513a0e74ad81.jpg
And the exact same is true when opening the bolt. I thought it was rubbing the stock a little on the muzzle end of the bolt so I took a little wood out of the notch with my dremmel. Still the same. Please help!

P.S. As soon as I loosen my action screws 1 turn it's smooth as butter, but torqued to 40in/lbs per the manual almost impossible to work the bolt.

devildogandboy
11-15-2015, 02:45 PM
loosen the front action screw and see if it improves, the screw may be too long.

Bruce

Sleeper99
11-15-2015, 02:50 PM
Seems to be the problem Bruce, you guys are great. Now what? Try and modify the front action screw or are there shorter aftermarket options.

Robinhood
11-15-2015, 03:12 PM
if you have a file and a vise or a bench grinder you are in luck.

Sleeper99
11-15-2015, 03:47 PM
Thanks for your replies, put that action screw in my bench vise, gave it a little haircut and she's right as rain. Thanks again.