Older 110 model stiff to cock when bolt is opened

[Tommyt]

I have an older 110 in 30 06 before the accutrigger came out. Probably 10-15 years old. I have always noticed that after firing, opening the action is pretty stiff. I realize that it is a cock on open design so opening the action is cocking the firing pin so I always assumed this was normal....so is it normal too be stiff?

[Tommyt]

Hi everyone. I just checked this 110 again. It actually isn't that stiff. I can open the action with my thumb. For some reason I thought it was much harder to do. Sorry for the useless post.

[bodywerks]

What you need to do is dry fire it without a round chambered and then cycle the bolt. If it is just as hard as when you actuall fire a round you probably just have to clean the lug area in the receiver and rebuild/clean/grease your bolt assembly. If it is not as hard as when you fire a round then it is likely a headspace issue or you're running too hot of a load or you need to bump the shoulder back on your brass next time you resize it(assuming you reload).

[scope eye]

Or you could just put a bolt lift kit in it.

Dean

[palerider338]

or a 1/2 inch longer bolt handle for more leverage.