Bolt binding

[cabezaverde]

I have a 30-06 that the bolt tends to bind a little on. Anything I can do to fix this?

[1Hawkeye]

Your rear action screw is probably overtightened that can cause your action to go out of square and bind the bolt. If it's a wood stock the screw only needs to be snug.

[BK7saum]

Also where/when is it binding. On a Remington, the front action screw can be a little long and bind on the bolt lug near complete turn of the bolt

[cabezaverde]

Also where/when is it binding. On a Remington, the front action screw can be a little long and bind on the bolt lug near complete turn of the bolt

I don’t think this is the problem as it starts when closing the bolt from full open.

[waksupi]

Riding over the extractor, maybe?

[BK7saum]

No, sounds like a bedding/bowed receiver issue. just a thought on checking the rear and front action screw tightness and screw length.

[cabezaverde]

Thanks everyone.
The rear action screw was a little tighter than snug.

[BK7saum]

Sounds like it could use an adjustment to the bedding. I understand the rear action screw should be snug, but even torqued to 50 or 55 in-lbs like the front shouldn't cause binding. Sounds like you do not have a stress free bedding job. Not a huge problem in a hunting rifle, casual shooter, but not what I'd want in a varmint/target rig.

Sounds like you have it figured out. Good luck

[Geezer in NH]

My car does not go forward.

More info needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[243winxb]

Same loading ammo into the chamber?

If not loading ammo, the bolt contacts the magazine follower, when moving the bolt forward. This is normal.