Got my first Savage and the bolt I find is hard to lift up on the upstroke after shooting and after dry firing. I have to put one my index and ring finger on the bolt, and my thumb on the scope and pry it up sometimes.

I've heard that you can work the bolt? How many of you guys have done it and is it recommended? What is the proper name for working the bolt if it can be done?

Also would the smith need the whole rifle or just the bolt because I would probably have to ship it. Thanks.