Bolt won't open/cock

**ChrisATX** · 05-09-2014 03:42 PM

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** · 05-09-2014 09:37 PM

wrong spring?

**Neal Myers** · 05-10-2014 09:45 PM

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** · 05-12-2014 10:19 PM

Bolt sleeve lock getting hung up on the bolt?

**Rick H.** · 05-21-2014 06:36 PM

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

Rick

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