Ruger American bolt noise?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger American bolt noise?

Posted: 7/4/2018 2:30:40 AM EDT

I have a Ruger American and I love the gun but when working the bolt it makes a sort of zippy noise that does not sound good. I know the noise is normal and I did see a video on youtube of a guy making it go away with some sort of grease Video But I don't want to add extra wear or mess up the head spacing. How can I get rid of this zippy noise without damaging my rifle?

Posted: 7/4/2018 7:21:12 AM EDT

[#1]

run the bolt a bunch of times and wear down the high spots? just bought one for myself and am worried about this noise

Posted: 7/4/2018 9:31:39 AM EDT

[#2]

You could rub bore paste or a similar product on the bolt and work it a couple of hundred times but it will smooth out with just shooting.

Posted: 7/4/2018 12:26:32 PM EDT

[#3]

I've run the bolt a few hundred times not really counting. I have only put about 50 rounds through it the noise just sounds weird. Guess I will keep running it till it stops

Posted: 11/1/2018 11:40:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Has the noise stopped?

Posted: 2/9/2019 11:58:28 PM EDT

[#5]

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Has the noise stopped?

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Sorry just noticed this reply.

It has not stopped still sounds the same

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger American bolt noise?

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