What causes a stiff release lever?

[wreckhog]

That requires thumb pressure above and beyond the norm. Stiff when action is open, loose when action is closed. Searched the FAQ.

[cwlongshot]

The spring that holds the latch button up when its open, is holding the latch itself closed against the barrel shelf, when the barrel is closed.

CW

[quickdtoo]

Maybe the latch engagement just needs to smooth up with some use, you can apply a mild abrasive like flitz to the shelf and work the release lever to lap the shelf a little. If it's after a round is fired only, too hot of load will cause it on high pressure chamberings.

Tim

[norm ks]

i had a frame that the button was loose and fine had normal travel but all the sudden took 10 times the froce to open the action up .  after  not being able to see what was causing it  i took it apart lock up lug was missing a tooth

[cwlongshot]

That requires thumb pressure above and beyond the norm. Stiff when action is open, loose when action is closed. Searched the FAQ.

SO, I'm curious, have you had a chance to check into our suggestions? What have you found?

CW