Hard to work bolt??

[Sleeper99]

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.

To here.

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]

loosen the front action screw and see if it improves, the screw may be too long.

Bruce

[Sleeper99]

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]

if you have a file and a vise or a bench grinder you are in luck.

[Sleeper99]

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.