savage model 12 bolt problem

[koivu]

I've got a new model 12 6BR.  I was out at the range today trying out some loads and after about 25 rounds I started to have an intermitent problem with the bolt.  I would feed a new round and then the trigger would lock up.  I would have to cycle the bolt a few times and then it would be cocked and the trigger would function properly.  Anybody else have a similar problem?  I just had the action bedded last week by a very good smith.  I know his work is top notch so I don't think that would have caused the problem.  I was cleaning the barrel after every 5th shot today.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.

[rickyp]

First off Why did you glass bed a new rifle, you may have fixed an issue tat didn't exist

Have You tried running some fired or dummy rounds trough your action and see if it was happing with them?

If it is happing at home with the dummy rounds  watch and try and see what could be causing it

Then take the stock off and run the dummy rounds trough and see if it still does it, if it doesnt  with the stock off then the stock is the issue.

[thirty06]

 If this is a accu trigger rifle, it is probaly adjusted a little bit to light.
This is a problem with the accu trigger. Set to light and the sear won't
stay set as you close the bolt. Dose'nt take much adjustment to correct.
Hope that helps.

              Kenny

[leather5to1]

The "precision target action" guns, which I believe is what you have are very sensitive to slamming the bolt home.  You might not think you are closing hard but it will trigger the safety and lock out the trigger.  If this isn't a "pta" gun then you could have the same thing happening but it isn't as common.  A lot of times a little sideway pressure on the trigger when you go fire the accutrigger can lock them up also.

[Slowpoke Slim]

More than likely it's the way you're applying your finger pressure to the trigger blade. You must only come "straight back" with the blade. Any side pressure at all will "trip" the safety on the trigger and disconnect the sear. Some of them are set more sensitive than others at the factory. You can adjust the trigger yourself, the tool came with it, and the instructions came with it also. I have a 12F with the same trigger. I have tripped mine a couple of times myself before I got used to the "feel" of it. Now it doesn't happen at all. I guess I'm too used to it now.

It is also possible that a bit of bedding got down in the trigger area. That's not a bad idea to try it out of the stock at home.

[koivu]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  I suspect the trigger will have to be adjusted to be a bit heavier, but I'll let you know.
Cheers

[ShottieMan]

If this is a accu trigger rifle, it is probaly adjusted a little bit to light.
This is a problem with the accu trigger. Set to light and the sear won't
stay set as you close the bolt. Dose'nt take much adjustment to correct.
Hope that helps.

              Kenny

+1

Adjust that badboy just a tad heavier!