700 BDL problem ?

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I bought a new 700 BDL in 7mm Rem Mag. Had the trigger reduced to 4lbs and BBL freefloated by a Gunsmith. Put a Leuopold 4.5 X14 on it. It shoots less than MOA groups on a rest. (This is the new model 700BDL with the locking mechanism in the bolt)

Here's the problem: (I had this problem before I had the work done to it)

After the 2nd or 3rd shot without allowing time to cool off, sometimes it is hard to cycle the bolt and eject the spent round. The bolt handle pulls up easily but is very hard to pull back. If you wait a few, it will allow you to cycle it.

I am using factory 165 gr Federal Sierra Game King BTSP. This is my first Belted Magnum, but I wouldn't think this is normal.

Could it be that goofy locking mechanism? Are the cases expanding due to the heat, and just need to cool off ? Will Remington consider my Warranty voided because of the trigger job and free floating?

I am without a clue. Any help is appreciated.
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Okay - They probably won't like your having had the rifle worked on...

That said, sounds like a pressure thing... Does the bolt handle go past a "click" when you open it? Or does it swing up like normally?

Could be that it has a tighter than normal chamber...
 
It swings up normally, it just doesn't pull straight back at times.

It is weird though, cause it seems like when it cools a bit it will open easily almost as if something expands then contracts as it cools.

Is a tighter than normal chamber a big problem, and what can be done to remedy the problem?
 
No, the cartridges look fine, no bulges, scratches, nothing.:confused:

I even took a black marker to the projectile and chambered a round to see if there was excessive rifling marks on it and it barely disturbed the ink.
 
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