Some insight very much appreciated...
I have an oldish (early 1980s) Steyr Mannlicher 'L' in .308.
It shoots well, but the bolt is exceptionally stiff to open after firing a shot. It cycles very smoothly when dry firing, but as soon as you take a shot, you have really force it to get it open. Oddly, the first shot in a group is the worst, with the second and third being easier (though still not at all easy).
Does anyone know what might be causing this and what the solution is?
Thanks.
I have an oldish (early 1980s) Steyr Mannlicher 'L' in .308.
It shoots well, but the bolt is exceptionally stiff to open after firing a shot. It cycles very smoothly when dry firing, but as soon as you take a shot, you have really force it to get it open. Oddly, the first shot in a group is the worst, with the second and third being easier (though still not at all easy).
Does anyone know what might be causing this and what the solution is?
Thanks.