The 700 bolt release is very prone to binding due to the parts rubbing on the inside of the stock. Pull the action out of the stock and look at how simple the release is... it is possible gunk got into the lever pinned in the action rather than the linkage... WD40 is great for causing that.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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