Was cleaning my Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor bolt and managed to drop it on hard floor. The bolt "fired," that is firing pin is out and the bolt won't go back into rifle. The cocking piece (hope that's the right nomenclature) is sticking out far enough that it won't let the bolt go in all the way.
I have tried to recock the bolt by moving the cocking piece to the rear but it ain't budging and I don't want to force it. Any ideas/advice/experience with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
I know it's been a long time since I have posted but I am a steady reader of the forum and never fail to learn. Thanks in advance for any and all help. If this should be in the smith section, please move.
I have tried to recock the bolt by moving the cocking piece to the rear but it ain't budging and I don't want to force it. Any ideas/advice/experience with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
I know it's been a long time since I have posted but I am a steady reader of the forum and never fail to learn. Thanks in advance for any and all help. If this should be in the smith section, please move.