Ruger M77 bolt jamming

[LUV STALKING]

Hi I have a Ruger M77 ss the bolt jams after I have taken a shot I have stripped the bolt cleaned it then lubed it works perfectly until i Fire a shot the I have a job getting the bolt out can anyone please help.

 

[Smellydog]

Reloads or factory?

 

[LUV STALKING]

Factory Federals thats all I use 243 100 grains

 

[User00056]

I'd give your chamber a good clean? Sounds as though you may have some carbon build up

 

[andyk]

Is this opening or closing the bolt?

I used to have a 243 Hawkeye and the cartridge would stick when you want to chamber it if you were too gentle. The short cartridge and Mauser bolt needed a fairly swift push to close the bolt and keep enough momentum in the cartridge to not get stuck.

 

[Jamsie]

Factory Federals thats all I use 243 100 grains

Might be worth trying a different brand of ammo.

Jamsie

 

[Smellydog]

Do you check the barrel for condensation every time to come home in the colder months or never?

 

[BenBhoy]

I had similar with my m77, not quite jamming but feeling 'harder' that it use to. Invested in chamber cleaning kit - no longer an issue.

 

[LUV STALKING]

I'd give your chamber a good clean? Sounds as though you may have some carbon build up

will try that thanks

 

[LUV STALKING]

Is this opening or closing the bolt?

I used to have a 243 Hawkeye and the cartridge would stick when you want to chamber it if you were too gentle. The short cartridge and Mauser bolt needed a fairly swift push to close the bolt and keep enough momentum in the cartridge to not get stuck.

Its when I have fired a shot then trying to get the bolt out

 

[LUV STALKING]

Might be worth trying a different brand of ammo.

Jamsie

After 12 years dont think it will be the ammo thanks but thanks for the suggestion

 

[LUV STALKING]

Do you check the barrel for condensation every time to come home in the colder months or never?

Had the rifle 12 years kept in the same place never had condensation but thanks for the advice

 

[Leec6.5]

After 12 years dont think it will be the ammo thanks but thanks for the suggestion

Having beat the hell out of a Ruger m77 for donkeys years, I would give that chamber a clean.

As a rule the M77 doesn’t go wrong the are bombproof, so there will be a reason why it’s happened

 

[LUV STALKING]

Having beat the hell out of a Ruger m77 for donkeys years, I would give that chamber a clean.

As a rule the M77 doesn’t go wrong the are bombproof, so there will be a reason why it’s happened

yes a few comments have said clean the chamber thanks will do that today fingers crossed cheers

 

[Leec6.5]

yes a few comments have said clean the chamber thanks will do that today fingers crossed cheers

The Ruger m77 is the AK47 of the bolt action world, about popular as a kick in the bollocks, but you can abuse it, beat the hell out of it and it will still work!

That is 1 rifle you will never kill, believe me I tried and failed!

A good wash and brush up every 60 rounds will see you right

 

[Greenmist]

When you lube the chamber, what are you using? Possibly residue forming a seal when shot

 

[LUV STALKING]

When you lube the chamber, what are you using? Possibly residue forming a seal when shot

Never lubed the chamber !

 

[Greenmist]

Never lubed the chamber !

What did you lube the bolt with?

 

[LUV STALKING]

What did you lube the bolt with?

3-1 oil on moving parts then a smear of grease on the outside

 

[Greenmist]

3-1 oil on moving parts then a smear of grease on the outside

Is it possible some of this transferred into the chamber?