What's a possible cause for extremely stiff action?

[Tom Hawkins]

Check the extractor to see if it moves freely. If it doesn't, take the screw for the extractor (on the bottom of the lug) out. Remove the extractor and clean the extractor hole with a .22 brush. Reassemble and check for improvement.

[Tennessee Dave]

Originally Posted by Tom Hawkins

Check the extractor to see if it moves freely. If it doesn't, take the screw for the extractor (on the bottom of the lug) out. Remove the extractor and clean the extractor hole with a .22 brush. Reassemble and check for improvement.

I will try this, Thanks.