Smoothing out a action

[P & Y]

What's the best process for slicking up a stiller action. I've been dealing with a sticky one for a couple months and want to get it running smooth.

[BBRU]

Probably some polishing compound on the lugs and work the action repeatedly..... seen this done many times and seems to work just fine.

[trophy8]

What got in it making it sticky?

[P & Y]

Nothing is in it, it just runs rough. I've had it a couple months and figured it would smooth out with use but I'm 500 rounds in and still rough.

[Slick8]

Have you tried a tiny bit of grease (light film) on the lugs and around the bolt just behind them?

Other than that a custom action shouldn't require any "smoothing out or slicking up"...IMO.

[P & Y]

I haven't tried grease I've always used dry lube on my bolts but I'll try it.

I have some scope lapping compound I could cycle in it, but prefer a less messy solution.

[P & Y]

Believe me, I'm not happy about having to work on this action but that's where I'm at so I've gotta fix it

[Mconner]

Will stiller not stand behind it? I am running a stiller and have no issues a little rattly for my taste but like you I deal with it

[trophy8]

Yeah I'd call stiller. Mine is pretty dang slick. Not as good as my defiance but by no means is it sticky. Did your smith coat it?

[P & Y]

I don't think he coated the bolt, it's black but all the tac30s I've seen are. I haven't contacted them about it. I have little doubt they would make it right but I don't want to be out the rifle right in the middle of hunting season. I don't mind working on something simple like this and seeing if I can smooth it before contacting them.

[Horitexan]

I'd sure be having a conversation with Stiller AND my smith. Why would the smith not have noticed and corrected this issue before completing the build? I hear ya about not wanting to be without it mid-season, though. I think I'd try some Flitz polishing compound on the lugs. That may solve the issue or, at least, mitigate it until the end of the season.


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[stxhunter]

I've got no suggestions but thought I'd add this.

I actually noticed this on several stiller actions I fondeled not too long ago, which really surprised me! I mentioned it to others who were with me and they felt the same way and I was told that's just how stiller is. I would have expected the action to be slicker than silk!

I then compared it to a defiance.... the defiance was BUTTER smooth.

I'm pretty sure I know which way I'm going for my next build!

[P & Y]

I have a defiance deviant on another build and love it. I was able to pick this action up brand new for less than a grand so I figured it was worth a shot. Provided I can get the bolt sliding to my liking I'll be happy with it!

[trophy8]

Maybe lapping compound? I'd call them to see their suggestions first.

[bboswell]

Maybe lapping compound? I'd call them to see their suggestions first.

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