Sticky pump action

Billy · December 19, 2001, 10:36 PM

I bought a used Savage model 69RXL 2 years ago 90% condition.
I cleaned & oiled every parts that needed oil. But the pump action is still "sticky" even though it's clean. I don't want to remove the sideplate w/o asking for advice if I need to do it. Can anybody give me suggestions. Thanks !

Dave McC · December 20, 2001, 09:23 AM

Post this on the Smithy and Harley's forums, those guys know how to T/D this and many other guns.

Al Thompson · December 20, 2001, 04:56 PM

And away we go!

**James K** · December 21, 2001, 11:09 PM

Other than stripping down the gun and cleaning every part, you might try to find an auto shop or transmission shop that has a sonic cleaning bath. Remove the wood parts, and dunk the gun. That should clean everything. If it still is sticky, you will have to strip it or have it checked by a gunsmith (I recommend the latter).

Jim

December 19, 2001, 10:36 PM	#1
Billy Member Join Date: October 18, 2000 Posts: 23	Sticky pump action I bought a used Savage model 69RXL 2 years ago 90% condition. I cleaned & oiled every parts that needed oil. But the pump action is still "sticky" even though it's clean. I don't want to remove the sideplate w/o asking for advice if I need to do it. Can anybody give me suggestions. Thanks ! __________________ "bullets beat black belts from 25 yards"

December 20, 2001, 04:56 PM	#3
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,575	And away we go! __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

December 21, 2001, 11:09 PM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,611	Other than stripping down the gun and cleaning every part, you might try to find an auto shop or transmission shop that has a sonic cleaning bath. Remove the wood parts, and dunk the gun. That should clean everything. If it still is sticky, you will have to strip it or have it checked by a gunsmith (I recommend the latter). Jim __________________ Jim K

December 20, 2001, 09:23 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Post this on the Smithy and Harley's forums, those guys know how to T/D this and many other guns.