10-22 bolt problems

[chopperdoc]

I completely stripped my 10-22 to have it cerakoted. I put it back together tonight and now I have a problem.

After firing a magazine, the bolt locks back and gets stuck in the rearward position. I have to remove the action from the stock and separate the trigger assy from the receiver to get it to go forward.

At first I thought the aftermarket bolt hold open was causing it. Close inspection revealed a slight burr. I stoned it smooth but the problem continues.

I assume I have a spring or something installed incorrectly. The rifle never had this problem before.

Thanks

Vic

 

[Kevin]

Was the receiver cerakoted on the inside? Is it possible the added thickness of the cerakote is causing some sort of issue? Just a guess. Especially if you did not have that problem before.

One suggestion if you think it's a spring. Take it apart and put it back together again. See if that fixes it.

 

[Snake45]

At first I thought the aftermarket bolt hold open was causing it. Close inspection revealed a slight burr. I stoned it smooth but the problem continues.

Vic

My first move would be to replace that with the factory part and see if that cures it.

 

[chopperdoc]

Turns out the leg of the spring was under the bolt stop instead of on top of it.

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