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RC20 · February 3, 2013, 09:13 PM

I have run into that with the old Model 1917 rifles vs the 1903

The used a Nickle steel receiver and bolt in that case of the 1917. While they are great guns, they indeed are sticky and lube does not help (even synthetic)

the 1903s are silk smooth on comparison. The metals do make a difference.

Enough to be a problem? Probably not, but as much as I like the 1917s when you cycle a 1903 its very obvious and I can appreciate someone wanting that silk smooth feel.

I think stainless get overdone, sort of a broad brush for the relatively
few that really need it.

My folks kept their carbon steel guns rust free in South East Alaska when I was a kid and thats a Norther Rain Forrest down there!

February 3, 2013, 09:13 PM	#11
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	I have run into that with the old Model 1917 rifles vs the 1903 The used a Nickle steel receiver and bolt in that case of the 1917. While they are great guns, they indeed are sticky and lube does not help (even synthetic) the 1903s are silk smooth on comparison. The metals do make a difference. Enough to be a problem? Probably not, but as much as I like the 1917s when you cycle a 1903 its very obvious and I can appreciate someone wanting that silk smooth feel. I think stainless get overdone, sort of a broad brush for the relatively few that really need it. My folks kept their carbon steel guns rust free in South East Alaska when I was a kid and thats a Norther Rain Forrest down there!