browning a bolt 243 wssm

wolfpack

January 02, 2011 08:20

Purchased a new a bolt 243 wssm from the local gun shop as a Christmas present for my daughter. The gun shoots well,1 inch groups at 100 yds with winchester factory 95 grain ballistic tips. But, after firing, when you work bolt it is extremely hard. With one round I thought bolt was not going to open,but with a lot of effort it finally did. Rifle is also very stiff just working bolt without firing. Using only factory loads. Is there a problem or just need to be broken in?

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  duckhunter

  January 02, 2011 09:45

  Check the chamber for burrs.

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  260

  January 02, 2011 12:20

  need more information. is it a wood stock or syn? does the bolt work smooth without a round in chamber?

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  wolfpack

  January 02, 2011 15:54

  Wooden stocked medallion. the problem is when you try to lift the bolt up after it is fired and yes, it is still somewhat stiff when just working the bolt on an empty chamber, more so than any other rifle I have ever encountered.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  January 03, 2011 04:32

  all the wsm cartidges are 'loaded to the max', I have seen factory chambered rifles firing factory ammo showing high pressure signs. I'll guess this is 'normal' untill you get a few rounds fired to break the rifle in.

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  AllenH

  January 03, 2011 08:54

  I had the same problem and found that the internal bolt parts lacked lubricant (gun oil).
  I also used a dab of gun grease on the slide and it seems to be doing the trick.
  I have noticed with it that racking a round needs to be done slow and smooth or it jams.
  
  As far as accurate , it's dead on each and every time at 100 yds., even with factory loads.

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