Savage bolt won't close easily
I have a Savage 10FP 308 that I am having some issues with. I bought it as a barreled action, put a new barrel on it, replaced recoil lug and barrel nut with NSS products. Sent the bolt out to be fluted. Got a bolt lift kit and tactical bolt handle from SSS. I also had the BAS shortened to compensate for the length of the case/bearing assembly. I put everything together and the bolt lift is very smooth and light, but it does not want to close without lots of effort. This is with the BAS screwed in very tight. If I loosen it up a little bit, it cycles very smooth up and down but then after cycling the action a few times, the bolt handle gets really sloppy/ wobbly as the BAS is too loose. I took the lift kit and modified BAS out and put a stock one in and the problem persists. I am lead to believe that there is an issue with my rear baffle. I took the handle off and looked at it and on the face of the baffle that contacts the bolt handle, there is a small divot that seems to be catching the handle every time I go to close the bolt. When the BAS is loose, the handle is not forced into that divot but when I tighten it up, it gets stuck and can't ride on the face of the baffle. Has anyone ever heard of such an issue? I hope this question makes sense. I don't have any pictures at the moment but I certainly can take some or upload a video to youtube that shows exactly what is going on and maybe someone can help me out. Thanks