Sporter Mauser 98 25/06 pawn shop purchase

[Tussy]

My bolt lift is very difficult. Cycling the bolt with the firing pin cocked is fine. When I release the firing pin the bolt lift is extremely hard. I have removed the spring and hardly any difference. I was advised to trim the spring to no avail. So I removed the spring altogether. I suspected the spring had nothing to do with it. I have disassembled the bolt many times and cleaned. Any thoughts on this problem would be appreciated. Sporter Mauser 98 wood stock 25/06

 

[jphil108]

Try posting this over in the vintage sniper rifles section, you’ll be more likely to have a Mauser fan see it over there.

 

[Wannashootit]

Check/polish the camming surfaces of the bolt body and bolt shroud, and lightly grease the lugs.