|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15
New Member
|
OP
New Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15 |
I just acquired a 1951 Savage 99EG today. It is in excellent condition, minus the fact that the stock has been cut straight. Anyway...I had bought it about 9 months ago, but was finally able to pick it up today. I looked it over good at that time and don't remember any issues. So I brought it home and gave it a thorough cleaning. I cycled the action a few times and noticed that right before lockup it is rather stiff. Now its been about 9 years since I handled a 99 and I can't remember if that is a normal part of the cycle or not. It just doesn't seem normal to me. Any input would be appreciated.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,155
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,155 |
Well, the bolt locks up against the back of the receiver at that point.Perhaps that is what you're feeling. Its entirely normal.
"Never force anything, just get a bigger hammer".
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,368 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,368 Likes: 2 |
"You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass"
~Admiral Yamamoto~
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,999
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,999 |
I just acquired a 1951 Savage 99EG today. It is in excellent condition, minus the fact that the stock has been cut straight. Anyway...I had bought it about 9 months ago, but was finally able to pick it up today. I looked it over good at that time and don't remember any issues. So I brought it home and gave it a thorough cleaning. I cycled the action a few times and noticed that right before lockup it is rather stiff. Now its been about 9 years since I handled a 99 and I can't remember if that is a normal part of the cycle or not. It just doesn't seem normal to me. Any input would be appreciated. Savage 99 cocks on closing. That is what you may be describing as 'stiff'. Putting a very small dab of moly grease where the rear of the bolt locks against the receiver is a good idea if you have not already done so.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15
New Member
|
|
OP
New Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15 |
Thanks for the info guys! That makes me feel much better. Just wasn't used to that type if cycle.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 88
Campfire Greenhorn
|
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 88 |
That's what I figured, and I will put some grease on right now. With the newly blued surface on mine, it is now so tight that it is hard to open with the rifle shouldered. Thanks for the question and the answers it generated. :-)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15
New Member
|
|
OP
New Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 15 |
I have the opposite problem...I have a hard time closing the lever while shouldered. I'll have to get some moly grease and see if it helps.
|
|
|
|
|
96 members (2ndwind, 41rem, 7mm_Loco, 14 invisible),
2,360
guests, and
1,014
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,194,779
Posts18,536,011
Members74,041
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
