Thanks for all your advice.

I am recuperating from pneumonia, which is why I have all this time to play on the computer. When I can get out, I'll make sure the chamber is clean and try some different ammo. If that doesn't work, I guess I'll have to break down and see a gunsmith.

Thanks BenT.

I'm going to check that chamber real good.

bearhunter and Terry, All ammo has been standard Winchester and Remington softpoint hunting ammo. I think I'll fire a few more test rounds and check the brass and primers for too much pressure and maybe bring it to a gunsmith. Can something wrong with the action, wrong headspace or partial lockup, c...

Nath,

No more oil than what was left after wiping with an oiled patch then a clean one. I never used reloads or surplus ammo, only normal Winchester and Remmington 165 gr soft points.

Randy

After firing my Savage 99 in .308, the action is extremely hard to cycle. I have to take my hand out of the lever, grab it from the outside and pull hard. The empty shell ejects ok. The chamber doesn't seem rough. Any one have a clue?

Thanks,

Randy