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Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:22 pm
by Crash
I bought a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor from Walmart a few months and the bolt is extremely difficult to lift. I thought that it might just be a break-in problem, so I cycled the bolt 1,000 (yep, 1,000--not a typo) times with Snap Caps, but that didn't help. Anybody else have this problem, or did I just get a lemon? I'm going to take it to a gunsmith and see if he can figure out/fix the problem.
Crash
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:53 pm
by equin
Sorry to hear about your issue. I have a Savage “Trophy Hunter” in .30-06 that I bought about 7 years ago (don’t remember if it’s a 110 or a 111, and don’t really know the difference between the two). Anyway, the bolt action on mine is smooth and flawless. So my guess is that yours shouldn’t be troublesome as you’ve described.
I will say that my old Mosin 90/30’s bolt action is comparatively tough to cycle, but I understand many of those old Mosins can be like that. But in your case, I don’t think the Savage bolt actions (whether 110 or 111) are supposed to have rough or difficult bolts actions.
I would call Savage’s customer service and ask them about it. Either way, please keep us posted on how it turns out.
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:58 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Crash wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:22 pm
I bought a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor from Walmart a few months and the bolt is extremely difficult to lift. I thought that it might just be a break-in problem, so I cycled the bolt 1,000 (yep, 1,000--not a typo) times with Snap Caps, but that didn't help. Anybody else have this problem, or did I just get a lemon? I'm going to take it to a gunsmith and see if he can figure out/fix the problem.
Crash
My son has a Model 10FP-HS Precision in .308. My understanding is that the Savage Model 10 is the short action version of the 110…I
think…but that they are otherwise the same action. Both my son and I experienced difficult bolt lift on on occasion with his rifle. It turned out on closer inspection with a light while cleaning it that a small piece of paper had gotten wedged into a bolt lug recess in the receiver, making the bolt lockup so tight that it was difficult to lift the bolt handle after firing. Discovering and removing that little piece of paper solved the problem.
I don’t know what the odds are of that happening to someone else, but it’ll only take a minute or two to see if that’s the problem with your rifle.
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:09 am
by PriestTheRunner
Crash wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:22 pm
I bought a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor from Walmart a few months and the bolt is extremely difficult to lift. I thought that it might just be a break-in problem, so I cycled the bolt 1,000 (yep, 1,000--not a typo) times with Snap Caps, but that didn't help. Anybody else have this problem, or did I just get a lemon? I'm going to take it to a gunsmith and see if he can figure out/fix the problem.
Crash
I have the exact same rifle, but mine is only "tight".
If you have the patience, dry it off fully and coat with graphite dry lubricant, then dry fire a break it again. The graphite will smooth any ridges causing the issue.
As I said, mine is only tight, but it is barely within the acceptable range for me.
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:00 pm
by Crash
The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:58 pm
Crash wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:22 pm
I bought a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor from Walmart a few months and the bolt is extremely difficult to lift. I thought that it might just be a break-in problem, so I cycled the bolt 1,000 (yep, 1,000--not a typo) times with Snap Caps, but that didn't help. Anybody else have this problem, or did I just get a lemon? I'm going to take it to a gunsmith and see if he can figure out/fix the problem.
Crash
My son has a Model 10FP-HS Precision in .308. My understanding is that the Savage Model 10 is the short action version of the 110…I
think…but that they are otherwise the same action. Both my son and I experienced difficult bolt lift on on occasion with his rifle. It turned out on closer inspection with a light while cleaning it that a small piece of paper had gotten wedged into a bolt lug recess in the receiver, making the bolt lockup so tight that it was difficult to lift the bolt handle after firing. Discovering and removing that little piece of paper solved the problem.
Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I will definitely check out the receiver to see if there's anything stuck in there. Thanks for your help.
Crash
I don’t know what the odds are of that happening to someone else, but it’ll only take a minute or two to see if that’s the problem with your rifle.
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:22 am
by RPBrown
Late to the party here but I have a 110 in 30.06. Had the same issue with extreme tightness. After a thorough cleaning and inspection, I found a small burr on the bolt notch of the receiver. Small nail file took care of the issue
Re: Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:43 pm
by Crash
RPBrown wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:22 am
Late to the party here but I have a 110 in 30.06. Had the same issue with extreme tightness. After a thorough cleaning and inspection, I found a small burr on the bolt notch of the receiver. Small nail file took care of the issue
Thanks, appreciate the info. I'll check mine out for that tomorrow.
Crash