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Again, welcome.

Now, I must admit that I had to pull my mind out of the gutter when I read the title of your post .

If you do more reading you will find a number of ways (most involve polishing surfaces that rub against each other) to smooth out the feel of the bolt, but frankly, Savage rifles are known for their heavy bolt lift. A Time and True job will help smooth everything out, but not everyone is willing to pay for that.