Bolt problem with a mosin nagant

[dmanflynn]

I have purchased a m44 mosin nagant, worked fine for a while, replaced the stock ( i dont think that has anything to do with it) and it still worked fine, fit fine. But a 10 or so rounds after i put this new stock on it the bolt handle became so hard to open i had to wedge on butt on ground and slap it open. However, if you fired a round, pulled the firing pin back (cocked it) the bolt would click open like usual Common problem? Easily fixed? Help?

[dmanflynn]

bump. Someone out there has to have had this problem too. And while I cant imaging why it would, Im not about to have a bolt blow through my eye socket for lack of knowledge on the malfunction

[Vic303]

Best I can suggest is these links will either solve your problem, or point you in the right direction...

http://www.mosinnagant.net/
http://7.62x54r.net/

Solving sticky-bolt syndrome:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting...esbs/index.asp

[High Tower]

You're not the only one to have this problem - my squad leader says this happens to him as well. I just have no idea why it would happen. Or any experience with these rifles.

[dmanflynn]

Thanks guys, Ill have to check out those links. High tower, If you or your SL ever figure it out pm me...

[Heavy Metal]

I wonder if the stock is binding the ejector?

Remove the bolt and see if you can push the ejector flush with the reciever.

[Old_Painless]

"Sticky bolt syndrome" is very common in Mosins.

The most common cause is dried cosmoline in the chamber area and locking lug area. Some folks have good luck with spraying a solvent into the chamber and then chucking a 20 gauge brush in a drill and polishing out the chamber. I have had good luck using carberator cleaner and a chamber brush.

Once the chamber is clean, if it is still sticky, the problem may be with a burr on the extractor.

Good luck.

[MarshallDodge]

Welcome to the Mosin Nagant, this is a known problem.

Check out line 21 of the comparison chart

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

[dmanflynn]

Welcome to the Mosin Nagant, this is a known problem.

Check out line 21 of the comparison chart

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

Oh so true for most but the problem im having is worse than just stiff. I dont shoot it anymore its so bad. I almost CANT get enough leverage to cycle the bolt when its not cocked. However when its cocked it chinks open with my index finger

[MPi-KMS-72]

if it opens fine once you cock it I'd say it has to have something to do with the camming mechanism that cocks the bolt. It only happens when you live fire ammo and it happens with all ammo you try right?