Steyr 'bushing' problem

[marks655]

A friend has a near-new Steyr-Mannlicher with a strange problem. The bolt won't close - stops at about the last 1/4 inch before closure. He said he read something in the owners manual about a "bushing near the opening of the chamber that may come loose as a result of improper cleaning..." Seems strange to me. The rifle is a 30'06.

Anyone have a clue what he is talking about ?

 

[ClarkEMyers]

Oddly enough reading the fine manual is correct

This cribbed from Fr. Frog (John S.) who does a lot to help shooters.

One of the features of the SBS action is the rotating collar that encircles the extractor area of the bolt when the bolt is shut to strengthen the action. It is normally self aligning but can be turned when the bolt is removed if a tight fitting brush is used to clean the chamber. If this happens the bolt won't close when it is reinserted in the action. To correct this simply stick your finger or a tight fitting patch on a rod into the breach area and rotate the collar until the lug recesses align with the receiver slots. Note that the collar has a relief cut on one side. The relief cut should align with the extractor to provide proper clearance.