I'm not gonna bust your balls, Bob, but welcome. Now, read the manual, then go online and watch disassembly/assembly videos of Hi-Point videos to see what you did incorrectly in taking a HP apart, then reassemble the right way and take your time.
One easy thing to look at and that is the cocking handle. You could of installed it on backwards. Wouldn't be the first to do this. If installed incorrectly, it will lock up and make it seem like the bolt is not working correctly. It'll also scratch and remove the paint within the area too.
In the mean-time, load up the magazine(s) with ammo and give a couple squirts of oil/dry lubricant and let the mag sit loaded, to soften the spring tension.
If it doesn't work for you, you can call MOM (HP customer service) and arrange a return of the carbine to them to fix and test for free. HP has the best warranty in the industry. Just ask what their repair time frame is since they've just come off the holidays and they might be heavily backed up right now and when would be a better time to send in.
One easy thing to look at and that is the cocking handle. You could of installed it on backwards. Wouldn't be the first to do this. If installed incorrectly, it will lock up and make it seem like the bolt is not working correctly. It'll also scratch and remove the paint within the area too.
In the mean-time, load up the magazine(s) with ammo and give a couple squirts of oil/dry lubricant and let the mag sit loaded, to soften the spring tension.
If it doesn't work for you, you can call MOM (HP customer service) and arrange a return of the carbine to them to fix and test for free. HP has the best warranty in the industry. Just ask what their repair time frame is since they've just come off the holidays and they might be heavily backed up right now and when would be a better time to send in.
