First of all I am not defending this no good POS disguised as a hunting rifle. If memory serves me correctly Originally(remington) had a real tight bolt to reciever fit that would gradually break in after about 200 rounds were fired thru it. They got so many phone calls complaining about this "feature" that they had to loosen tolerances a tad. I would hate to find out what Remington spent developing this rifle and why they could have not pursued another angle. Spend a few bucks more and buy a Ruger,Savage,Howa,Winchester new or one of these makes usedd and you will be the happier for it.