So I cannot operate my Stevens 200 bolt like I want to.

You know how when you watch someone who really knows how to operate a bolt and it's just *snap* *snap* *BANG!*? I'd like to get that good but, it seems there's just too much friction between the bolt body and the rear part of the receiver. I wanted to see if this is a common issue or not. No amount of lube seems to help. Haven't tried any greases yet but perhaps I should. Mostly it is when ejecting a spent case that my extraction stroke will just "hang" and stop. I have to ease the bolt out the rest of the way. It doesn't matter if there is a case in or not.

Also I put one of SSS's tactical bolt knobs on but suspect that it adds too much of a moment arm, causing the extra friction. I really hope not because I love that add-on.

I've also eliminated the lugs of the bolt head in the channel as another source of friction. Can someone help? Thanks!

-THM