I bought this rifle used from someone off of here and ever since I received it I noticed that the bolt is heavy or sticking whether dry firing or firing a round. I didn't think much of it but it has gotten worse. I was told rifle had approx 80 rounds down it. I have put about 100 more. I pulled the bolt apart, wiped it down, oiled it and it's still heavy/ sticking when dry firing. It will run smooth if the trigger is not pulled. I didn't see anything obvious upon teardown. There is a wear mark in the channel of wear the cam contacts. Firing pin is not bent. I put a dab of grease there but no difference. Any ideas?
Fierce Carbon Fury 300WM Sticky Bolt
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Harry Knutz
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It's hard to tell from your pics, But it looks like the cocking cam or helix on the rear of the bolt may be galled.
A Trigger that is not fit correctly or installed at the right height can also cause what you are experiencing.
It is, that is why I suggested he take it to a good gunsmith. That is not a DIY project if you aren't well experienced at that kind of work.
Harry Knutz
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The heat treat on it is probably not right, I would call fierce and see what they can help you with.
Harry Knutz
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The heat treat has to be glass hard on the helix and it has to be polished very smooth.
Agree with Perroe - I hope you have luck with Fierce. Seems like since they stopped using Antler Arms to make their rifles, they have a lot more quality issues. Their customer service has never been great and from what I can see on Forums, has not improved any, might actually be worse. It is why I suggested a good gunsmith. He can either replace the part with a properly made one, or properly heat treat and polish the one you have.
Let us know how you make out. Happy New Year to all.
Let us know how you make out. Happy New Year to all.
