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Offline GhostWarrior

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scope is mounted the bolt will not retract
« on: September 17, 2011, 09:09:28 AM »
         I got this today and I am posting this mesg in three different boards since anyone, that has an (answer or fix) in any of them could possible answer the question, and because his question does qualify to be in any or all these boards, So instead of making him cut and paste this question 3 (ok make that 2 times) times, I figure I would just knock it out for him so he can get his answer hopefully quicker and get to using his new toys.

Recently purchased a 527 Lux (223) with CZ rings.  Also purchased a BSA Contender scope 6x24.  When the scope is mounted the bolt will not retract all the way.  Where do I go for ideas, solutions, help?  Thanks

          This is.was my reply, and I am confident that someone can help him other than my self. Also duncan although a pm is not the generally way to start a question off I can understand the how and why so it's all good this time. I am sure you will make some new friends here and we have great folks that know a bunch about firearms in general and CZ's in particular

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« Last Edit: September 17, 2011, 09:18:32 AM by GhostWarrior »
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Re: scope is mounted the bolt will not retract
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2011, 07:30:48 AM »
I need pictures and then I can tell you what the problem is. A pic of the top of the receiver with out the scope or rings, then with the scope and rings, and then with the bolt as far out as it will go.
 
(Given what I've read.)
The only thing I can think is that the scope rings aren't tall enough to allow the bolt to come rearward all the way because its hitting the rear scope aperture. If this IS the case, then you need a riser or taller scope rings.
 
IF the receiver is tapped for a rail, check the screw holes and make sure they're not all the way through the top of the receiver, the screws for the rail could be impeding the bolt movement.