Bolt won't open/cock

[ChrisATX]

Bolt handle will not lift with the rifle decocked/fired position. If I pull the cocking piece and manually cock, the bolt will open and run as normal. Thoughts??

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[Chuckindenver]

wrong spring?

[Neal Myers]

I think you need to completely disassemble the bolt, & see what the parts look like, & then reassemble. See "Privates Manual" sticky above for instructions.

Neal

[en bloc]

Bolt sleeve lock getting hung up on the bolt?

[Rick H.]

Could be something as easy as a dirty bolt interior and lack of grease.

Rick