i saw where some people were having the same problem with the predator in 223. none of them figured out where the problem was. since i plan to buy a predator in 223, i am glad i found this video. what you did makes perfect since. if i have that problem when i get one, i know right where to start.
i got a gowild rimfire and i suspect the tightness is from the cerakoting especially inside the receiver i noticed a couple of wearing channels that formed from the cerakoting wearing off during operation. I just oiled and worked the heck out of the bolt for a couple days now she's smooth as butter
Thanks for the insight. My Go Wild 6.5 creedmor locked up on the very first shot and I had to muscle the bolt open again. Oiled the bolt and it seemed to move smoother but locked again on about the 5th shot the next week. I just now took off the bolt sleeve / shroud and wiped it down with oil - seems to be moving nicely but I'll find out this weekend at the range
@@JamieTatum-th5wl a lot of people have the same issue. My best guess is that the coating tightened up everything. Even a small amount makes a huge difference
Dude, same. Go wild, .243.... Ridiculous amount of effort to close on a round and open. Kind of turned me off from Ruger now. I'll check under the shroud but being brand new, this is unacceptable in any firearm. Shame on you Ruger. Do better. How did it handle with a round in and out of it after you cleaned?
Ive had mine for about 2 weeks now and it has probably 100 rounds through it and its still just as rough as day one and I'm this close to taking it back
@@scruffyarms I wish I would have bought the gen 2 but it was on backorder and sportsman's wearhouse didn't know when it would be available so I gave in and bought this one. I just bought a bunch of upgrades for it and I'm going to machine a few things that I'm hoping will help but mine is really really bad, I've only been able to cycle it maybe 25 times without an issue.
Im having the issue of the bolt hanging up with my Go Wild, but its only when theres a round chambered it will go up and down just fine, but when i try to bring the bolt back it sticks and i really have to pull on it. Otherwise the bolt is smooth as can be. I checked my cam stuff like you stated in the video and its all lubed and good from last time i cleaned it. It only sticks attempting to bring the bolt back with a round chambered, whether its spent or not.
@Ringer15 that is strange I have run the same stuff same rifle minus the chasis. Yeah it might just have something in the bore or chamber. Also check your brass for signs of pressure. If it keeps doing it, I would record it and call a local gunsmith or even Ruger to check that out.
@@scruffyarms my oryx I have a Ruger American Ranch in 300 Blackout but its my thermal setup so it has a AGM Adder on it my Sharps is my Ruger American Ranch in 450 Bushmaster it has a regular 3x9x40 scope. My Oryx is way heavier has to be the scope I guess.
Just got Ruger American Gen II in 223 bolt is absolute butter until you put a round in the chamber and then you have to muscle the bolt lever down
Haha yeah
Same issue in .300blk
i saw where some people were having the same problem with the predator in 223. none of them figured out where the problem was. since i plan to buy a predator in 223, i am glad i found this video. what you did makes perfect since. if i have that problem when i get one, i know right where to start.
Can I get one of these stocks for my Ruger American predator 308?
Absolutely
i got a gowild rimfire and i suspect the tightness is from the cerakoting especially inside the receiver i noticed a couple of wearing channels that formed from the cerakoting wearing off during operation. I just oiled and worked the heck out of the bolt for a couple days now she's smooth as butter
Thanks for the insight. My Go Wild 6.5 creedmor locked up on the very first shot and I had to muscle the bolt open again. Oiled the bolt and it seemed to move smoother but locked again on about the 5th shot the next week. I just now took off the bolt sleeve / shroud and wiped it down with oil - seems to be moving nicely but I'll find out this weekend at the range
My 350 legend in the go wild bolts so smooth. But once I fire a round it locks up. Can’t slide the bolt back
@@JamieTatum-th5wl a lot of people have the same issue. My best guess is that the coating tightened up everything. Even a small amount makes a huge difference
Dude, same. Go wild, .243.... Ridiculous amount of effort to close on a round and open. Kind of turned me off from Ruger now. I'll check under the shroud but being brand new, this is unacceptable in any firearm. Shame on you Ruger. Do better.
How did it handle with a round in and out of it after you cleaned?
It was much better. It was really annoying at first but now I don't notice. I am also over a 100 rounds in.
I'll go to Google before the manual lol. Love the oryx on the ruger. Is that a PRC?
No this is the 6.5 Creedmoor Go Wild
Ive had mine for about 2 weeks now and it has probably 100 rounds through it and its still just as rough as day one and I'm this close to taking it back
Sorry to hear that. After a good cleaning and oil, mine is working fine. There is a HUGE difference in the Gen 2. Not even close.
@@scruffyarms I wish I would have bought the gen 2 but it was on backorder and sportsman's wearhouse didn't know when it would be available so I gave in and bought this one. I just bought a bunch of upgrades for it and I'm going to machine a few things that I'm hoping will help but mine is really really bad, I've only been able to cycle it maybe 25 times without an issue.
@@tylerhensley2312 you can contact Ruger to have them check it out.
Do you have a link for your stock!? Sweet set up
It is an MDT Oryx chasis
Nice to know great video.
Im having the issue of the bolt hanging up with my Go Wild, but its only when theres a round chambered it will go up and down just fine, but when i try to bring the bolt back it sticks and i really have to pull on it. Otherwise the bolt is smooth as can be. I checked my cam stuff like you stated in the video and its all lubed and good from last time i cleaned it. It only sticks attempting to bring the bolt back with a round chambered, whether its spent or not.
What is the caliber?
@@scruffyarms 6.5 Creedmoor, 129 grn Hornady American Whitetail is what I run in it if it matters.
@Ringer15 that is strange I have run the same stuff same rifle minus the chasis. Yeah it might just have something in the bore or chamber. Also check your brass for signs of pressure. If it keeps doing it, I would record it and call a local gunsmith or even Ruger to check that out.
@@Ringer15 you can also feel free to contact me at scruffyarms@gmail.com and I can try to help
Mines brand new just outta the box and is super hard to rack the bolt!! 6.5 creedmoor go wild
Seems to be the thing with the go wild line. Clean it really well and oil it.
@@scruffyarms I just pulled it outta the box. I’ve never fired a round yet. And some oil seems to help but it’s really bad
@@mikek2824 feel free to email me at scruffyarms@gmail.com and I will see if I can help out.
Is your Oryx a lot heavier than your Sharps setup
It is about the same.
@@scruffyarms my oryx I have a Ruger American Ranch in 300 Blackout but its my thermal setup so it has a AGM Adder on it my Sharps is my Ruger American Ranch in 450 Bushmaster it has a regular 3x9x40 scope. My Oryx is way heavier has to be the scope I guess.