I picked up a sks cheap and when I took it to the range it would not eject the spent round. I had to tap the bolt handle againest a post to eject the spent round. I have cleaned the chamber with a chamber brush attached to a drill. It looks as if the casing neck is getting stuck. This gun is from the 60's. My next step is to take it to a gunsmith. If anyone has any ideas please reply. Thanks
sks not ejecting
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Re: sks not ejecting
See here for the SKS braintrust (among other things
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=4&f=83
Good luck!!
See here for the SKS braintrust (among other things
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=4&f=83
Good luck!!
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60's? a lot of corrosive ammo probably through it I would check the gas piston for excessive pitting and wear.
60's? a lot of corrosive ammo probably through it I would check the gas piston for excessive pitting and wear.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider2003flht</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I picked up a sks <span style="color: red"> cheap </span> and when I took it to the range it would not eject the spent round. </div></div>
That's not really a surprise is it? a cheaply built, mass produced, cold war relic from the sixties having ejection problems?
Sounds like a good time to get out of it and try something new.
Maybe something with a grenade launcher. . . . . . .
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider2003flht</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I picked up a sks <span style="color: red"> cheap </span> and when I took it to the range it would not eject the spent round. </div></div>
That's not really a surprise is it? a cheaply built, mass produced, cold war relic from the sixties having ejection problems?
Sounds like a good time to get out of it and try something new.
Maybe something with a grenade launcher. . . . . . .
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i bought 1 a few years ago fed it ever type of ammo i could find and it never failed to feed,jammed or had any problem whatsoever went bang the first time everytime so just because it has a low price tag doesnt mean it isnt worth owning
i bought 1 a few years ago fed it ever type of ammo i could find and it never failed to feed,jammed or had any problem whatsoever went bang the first time everytime so just because it has a low price tag doesnt mean it isnt worth owning
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1shot2kill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i bought 1 a few years ago fed it ever type of ammo i could find and it never failed to feed,jammed or had any problem whatsoever went bang the first time everytime so just because it has a low price tag doesnt mean it isnt worth owning </div></div>
I totally agree, I picked one up ten years ago for 100$(and it came with 40 rnds and an AR15 mag) It shoots everything I throw at it, and I can hold minute of duck at 200yds, I'm happy with mine.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1shot2kill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i bought 1 a few years ago fed it ever type of ammo i could find and it never failed to feed,jammed or had any problem whatsoever went bang the first time everytime so just because it has a low price tag doesnt mean it isnt worth owning </div></div>
I totally agree, I picked one up ten years ago for 100$(and it came with 40 rnds and an AR15 mag) It shoots everything I throw at it, and I can hold minute of duck at 200yds, I'm happy with mine.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Throw it in a river. Move on! </div></div>
cosmoline will hurt the fishes......
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Throw it in a river. Move on! </div></div>
cosmoline will hurt the fishes......
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Grab it firmly by the handle, with the ejection port facing away. Now, start your pickup truck. Place the rifle under the front driver side wheel. Put truck in 4 wheel drive. Roll over the rifle a couple time but not more than 4. It should work fine now.
Grab it firmly by the handle, with the ejection port facing away. Now, start your pickup truck. Place the rifle under the front driver side wheel. Put truck in 4 wheel drive. Roll over the rifle a couple time but not more than 4. It should work fine now.
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Ok I may have deserved that but just to clear the air' I picked this sks up for 20 dollars and I do have plenty of good old American firearms but at that price I could not turn it down. As for the bike why don't you try one, there's no better way to see this beautiful country than from the seat of a harley
Ok I may have deserved that but just to clear the air' I picked this sks up for 20 dollars and I do have plenty of good old American firearms but at that price I could not turn it down. As for the bike why don't you try one, there's no better way to see this beautiful country than from the seat of a harley
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider2003flht</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok I may have deserved that but just to clear the air' I picked this sks up for 20 dollars and I do have plenty of good old American firearms but at that price I could not turn it down. As for the bike why don't you try one, there's no better way to see this beautiful country than from the seat of a harley </div></div>
ahem... goldwing
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider2003flht</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok I may have deserved that but just to clear the air' I picked this sks up for 20 dollars and I do have plenty of good old American firearms but at that price I could not turn it down. As for the bike why don't you try one, there's no better way to see this beautiful country than from the seat of a harley </div></div>
ahem... goldwing
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Find yourself a good manual, clean and degrease the shit out of every part, and verify all springs(especially the return spring) are actually "springy" and not mishaped or damaged.
http://www.okiegunsmithshop.com/SKS_762X39.jpg
6 and 29 could likely be your culprits, yes piting could cause cases to get stuck, but since its from the 60's I'm assuming the springs need to be replaced.
Find yourself a good manual, clean and degrease the shit out of every part, and verify all springs(especially the return spring) are actually "springy" and not mishaped or damaged.
http://www.okiegunsmithshop.com/SKS_762X39.jpg
6 and 29 could likely be your culprits, yes piting could cause cases to get stuck, but since its from the 60's I'm assuming the springs need to be replaced.
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Just to let you know that there are still some good people out there, the guy I bought the gun from is taking the gun to a smith to find out what's wrong. And I had nothing to to do with him doing this. 1shot2kill i'm not going to argue bikes you ride and that's good enough.
Just to let you know that there are still some good people out there, the guy I bought the gun from is taking the gun to a smith to find out what's wrong. And I had nothing to to do with him doing this. 1shot2kill i'm not going to argue bikes you ride and that's good enough.
