Ah haaaaaaaaa! I got it now. The screw that holds the bolt release on was not flush and it was holding the release down. I adjusted it (pushed back the spring to reset it) to be flush with the release and now it will release the bolt with ease. I felt so dumb. But I knew something wasn't right. I can't wait till this afternoon. I'm taking it to the range for some break in. My wife asked me if I was going to sleep with it last night. I told her no. But I would be dreaming about it. ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!