Jbanel wrote:
Just got this rifle which is terrific in every way except...
I had read that the trigger pull was difficult in double action and much easier in single action. All true, but no reviewer ever mentioned the very hard pull on the bolt. In addition it's very small so you can only get one finger on it, and the edges are hard. I developed a bruise after 30 rounds.
Does anyone know if the bolt can be eased up?
In the meantime, i bought some finger protectors on Amazon. They help a bit but I would rather not be seen in public with them, lol.
Jbanel, I believe I can now give you some answers regarding your original question:
The hard bolt pull has a few causes that I can see: 1- there is a rather stiff return spring, too stiff IMO, 2- the entire surface is painted, this makes the sliding areas sticky (you see the worn paint in the third picture), 3- also when you start actuating the hammer back with the bolt, you fight 3 stiff springs at the same time (bolt, hammer, trigger).
This can be improved, but the rifle has to be taken apart (which I did). I can also add that all trigger parts are made from potmetal, the hammer too but it has a hardened steel insert. All the parts will benefit from deburring/polishing. One other thing, I think the smalish bolt handle itself could be replaced by a longer, custom one, it's pinned in place on the sliding plate.
I'll start a new thread on tuning the bolt/trigger mechanism, with disassembly, tune and reassembly, and lots of pictures of course
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, VERY impatient to see it!!!
