Brand NEW LMT MWS-- Potential issue

[PNorris]

So, I got my new LMT MWS. Beautiful gun. Anyway, when I arrived home I attempted to pull the charging handle to charge the gun and the bolt and carrier were stuck about halfway after I took their little chamber flag out. I then proceeded to mortar it a bunch of times until the bolt and carrier locked back. (I had to hit it about 10 times to get it all the way back) I then hit the bolt release and the bolt and carrier returned to battery. I immediately split the halves, pulled the bolt and carrier and generously lubed the bolt and carrier. I pulled the buffer and spring and everything looked OK. I then reassembled the rifle. I can now charge the rifle and have it return to battery by hitting the bolt release. At times, however, the bolt release doesn't seem to react immediately when I hit the button, slight delay, however, it does return to battery. The carrier and bolt on my other 308 closes more violently then the LMT. The LMT returns to battery quickly, however, not quite as violently. My other rifle, however, is a rifle length buffer. Should I check anything else out, or just shoot it and see how it does. THanks.

[hk_shootr]

If it is binding that badly, ther may none a few rub marks. At the very least, I would field strip it and inspect.

[86K5]

Not that I know what I'm talking about but it sounds it was just dry and hung up. Sounds hung up pretty bad but if you lubed it and it hasn't done it again, I say with use, it should break in. When you cycle the action by hand, things run a lot different than when you fire a round.
If it continues and you feel you can't trust it, contact the manufacturer and see what they have to say.

[RD62]

My MWS was very tight when brand new, to the point working the charging handle to eject a live round in order to make the weapon safe was difficult. If it will cycle I'd lube it generously and shoot it. Mine wore in quickly and cycles very smoothly now.

Congrats on the MWS.

[PNorris]

I have to pull the charging handle quite firmly to the rear for the bolt release to catch and then release upon first touch. Otherwise, it will stay to the rear, however, the bolt release will have a long delay. I hope it is just tight and will break in. I will shoot it and see. I looked over every surface very carefully with a flash light and can't see anything that was impeding it. I guess it is just built to very tight tolerances and needs a little break in. Anyone else have thoughts, or does this seem right?

[hjmpanzr]

Mine was very tight such that charging handle would only go half way back about every other time but no problem with release.
I called gene at lmt. He said there was no problem and to just go shoot it. I did. No more problems.
You may want to give him a call if you are concerned regarding the safety of firing the rifle. Lmt has superb CS.

[markm]

MIM

Just kidding.

[hk_shootr]

Damn,......that's cold!

[Vash1023]

mine was the same, just needs to be broken in.

[markm]

mine was the same, just needs to be broken in.

Could be. I remember someone giving me one of those friggin "enhanced" carriers.

That sucker wouldn't cycle for crap... way too tight and gritty. Gave it right back. But they work in his guns now.