I just got this Howa Mini Action 223 last week, havent even fired a shot yet, and noticed something about it that isn't like my remington bolt guns. Lifting the bolt after pulling the trigger seems to take quite a bit of effort compared to say my Remington 700 Mtn rifle. This is the motion of re-cocking the firing pin. I took the bolt apart and cleaned off the original assembly oil and wiped things down with Rem Oil. This seemed to help some. I put a drop of oil on the ramp on the bolt and didnt notice much difference. After it is re-cocked, it cycles silky smooth, no issues there. I was thinking maybe it is a characteristic of it being a mini action? Is this normal?
Anyone else with a Howa Mini action care to chime in?
Last edited by PA_Probe; 01/15/18.
