Mini 14 in 5.56

[jobbass]

I need help

Brand new mini 14 in 5.56
No magazine , dry fired once, safety off
Bolt will not open anymore

Thanks

 

[Dorian Gray]

That is.....weird....

 

[Sinasta]

It doesnt need a magazine for the bolt to hold open?

 

[m39a2]

Do you mean you can not open the bolt or that the bolt will not stay open when you pull it back with no magazine installed?

Scott

 

[jobbass]

Do you mean you can not open the bolt or that the bolt will not stay open when you pull it back with no magazine installed?

Scott

The bolt is not opening
Goes backword 0.5" and it s blocked

 

[m39a2]

Try removing the trigger mech from the rifle. I know I shouldn't have to ask but it is unloaded right?

Scott

 

[targetpractice81]

If might not have anything to do with dry firing. Your op rod might have seized to your gas pipe. I haven't had it happen to me but have heard about it happening. You could disassemble your gun to narrow it down starting with the trigger group out of the stock and checking for operation. Two notes here safety won't engage if trigger has been pulled , and when you #### and pull trigger support the hammer threw its travel. The hammer on mine had sharp edges on it and I cut my hand up the first time(didn't have a good grip on it). If it's still stuck in battery, probably the op rod stuck. Protect the stock with towel or rag and might take a sharp blow with a hammer to free. Could be a price of carbon or tight tolerances.

Kevin

 

[stang]

Use a dead blow hammer or a block of wood.

 

[homeboy1]

I need help

Brand new mini 14 in 5.56
No magazine , dry fired once, safety off
Bolt will not open anymore

Thanks

You need a refund....take it back to the shop you bought it from.

 

[Shooting Centre]

Disassemble and ensure the recoil spring assembly is installed correctly

 

[wildphil24]

Disassemble and ensure the recoil spring assembly is installed correctly

Yeah maybe the spring guide is upside-down?
Is the oprod tab well seated in it's track?

 

[Rebel Rouser]

Like everyone said pop the trigger pack and take the action out of the stock, you should be able to see the problem. They are a very simple firearm.

 

[farmer47]

You need a refund....take it back to the shop you bought it from.

the correct answer in my opinion . if you mess with it it may well put you at a disadvantage trying to get the problem rectified. your gun, your decision.

 

[jacotsmith]

I had a very similar problem, a component of the action was binding somehow on the inside of the stock. Take it apart and put it back together, it should be obvious if that's the problem. Good luck!