Sticky Mark V

Youngbuck · 08-14-2009, 07:12 PM

Hey I found a used Mark V in .300 Win Mag at my local gun shop Synthetic/Stainless $340 (no sights) All good except the Bolt is east to lift up but sticks when you push and pull to open/close the action. The Guy behind the counter said it just needs a cleaning and lubricating. What do you guys think?

Mooseman684 · 08-14-2009, 08:03 PM

That is more than likely what is wrong with it , but there could be other minor issues such as a protruding screw in the receiver , etc...
Rich

nathangdad · 08-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Then take a cotton rag made oily with a light lubricant such as 3-in 1 oil to wipe over the metal surface.

This may just solve the problem as many people pile on the grease.

Youngbuck · 08-19-2009, 02:45 PM

Alrightly then thats what I wanted to hear. Ill check her out again... If that doesn't work out Ill buy the tikka T3. Is there anything else I should know about the Mark V?

nathangdad · 08-19-2009, 04:19 PM

somewhat analagous to what a Mercedes Benz is to the world of automobiles. High class, top of the line engineering, and great quality control.

That does not make it the only supergun. A Tikka is a Sako barrel mated to a high quality action. You cannot go wrong with a Tikka and the price is lower than a Weatherby Mark V.

I would not feel in any way as having a lesser gun if I had a Tikka.

08-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
Youngbuck Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 20	Sticky Mark V Hey I found a used Mark V in .300 Win Mag at my local gun shop Synthetic/Stainless $340 (no sights) All good except the Bolt is east to lift up but sticks when you push and pull to open/close the action. The Guy behind the counter said it just needs a cleaning and lubricating. What do you guys think?

08-14-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,316 Images: 2	That is more than likely what is wrong with it , but there could be other minor issues such as a protruding screw in the receiver , etc... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

08-14-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,172	A really quality cleaning is definitely the first step. Then take a cotton rag made oily with a light lubricant such as 3-in 1 oil to wipe over the metal surface. This may just solve the problem as many people pile on the grease.

08-19-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,172	Well, the Weatherby Mark V is in a class of guns somewhat analagous to what a Mercedes Benz is to the world of automobiles. High class, top of the line engineering, and great quality control. That does not make it the only supergun. A Tikka is a Sako barrel mated to a high quality action. You cannot go wrong with a Tikka and the price is lower than a Weatherby Mark V. I would not feel in any way as having a lesser gun if I had a Tikka.

08-19-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
Youngbuck Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 20	Alrightly then thats what I wanted to hear. Ill check her out again... If that doesn't work out Ill buy the tikka T3. Is there anything else I should know about the Mark V?