Anyone able to help me figure out this happened and how to fix this on my SKS?

The issue with wooden dowel is when it splits in long wedge shape about half way between muzzle and obstruction and becomes jammed there. So much better to source out a metal (I prefer steel - others apparently use brass) rod - wrap with layers of electrical tape every two or three inches to snug sliding fit in the bore - keeps it straight and not "bowing" when it gets tapped on.
 
noodlenottacop said:
It's rammed in there hard. I was banging on it as hard as dared to with the cleaning rod and noticed it starting to bend, so I stopped. Banging hard enough that the action kept slamming forward, so I'm gonna do round three with a mag in to prevent that.
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I'm still quite puzzled how it really happened that the case was stuck so hard in the chamber. Perhaps, in the beginning, you were banging too hard to move the case out and it got deformed? The other thing is that you're saying that "the action kept slamming forward". Does it mean that you were doing all this with the barelled action still in the stock and the bolt carrier and other parts in? I would advise to remove the barreled action from the stock and then do all the operations.
 
05RAV said:
I'm still quite puzzled how it really happened that the case was stuck so hard in the chamber. Perhaps, in the beginning, you were banging too hard to move the case out and it got deformed? The other thing is that you're saying that "the action kept slamming forward". Does it mean that you were doing all this with the barelled action still in the stock and the bolt carrier and other parts in? I would advise to remove the barreled action from the stock and then do all the operations.
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I was attempting all of this at the range with the action still in the laminate stock, yes. Will take the barrelled action out of the stock before doing this. Just thought it was a good idea to do it in the stock to absorb some of the blows via the stock from trying to hammer it out, but taking it out definitely makes more sense–besides it's all coming apart from a deep clean and inspection, anyway :)
 
05RAV said:
I'm still quite puzzled how it really happened that the case was stuck so hard in the chamber. Perhaps, in the beginning, you were banging too hard to move the case out and it got deformed? The other thing is that you're saying that "the action kept slamming forward". Does it mean that you were doing all this with the barelled action still in the stock and the bolt carrier and other parts in? I would advise to remove the barreled action from the stock and then do all the operations.
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I don't think the stock is an issue, but the action should be stripped at a minimum. Unless he is putting the receiver in a proper vice block, I'd rather have the action screws and stock absorbing the hammering than the receiver hard on the floor.

When I read the threat title though, I was pretty sure the solution to fixing it would be to sell the SKS as a used firearm and then buy a different used SKS for about the same price.

I suspect the sticking is either due to case deformation during the chambering process, or roughness in the chamber significantly increasing the friction holding the case in place.

I had a new firearm where this was happening, and everyone thought it was over gas, but when I got the case out and looked at the chamber it looked like the reamer which cut the chamber was in very rough shape. Cleaning helped, but ultimately the chamber needed to be polished.

When the round fires, the case blows out to full shape of the chamber, and should contract enough to then be extracted, but if the shape of the chamber is rough, then the case might not be able to contract enough to clear the rough spots, and then would still have a lot of resistance to extraction.

If you don't have a heat gun, try playing with temperature. a hair dryer to the action for a few minutes to warm up it might help.
 
to clean the chamber, i used a brass brush at the end of a drill, moving it back and forth. dont need to do it too long.
 
So the gun, magazine, and ammo have all been used before without issue, but this time you got two stuck cases in a row?

Did the first case get a chunk of the rim ripped off or just the second one?
 
Suther said:
So the gun, magazine, and ammo have all been used before without issue, but this time you got two stuck cases in a row?

Did the first case get a chunk of the rim ripped off or just the second one?
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You're correct. I've used this same ammo, same mag a few times, and have only about 40 rounds through it from the last time I cleaned it. I've never run corrosive through this before since "new".

This happened at the range after not having shot it for a couple weeks.

This happened on the first round of the day and the second.

Two cases stuck in a row with the same damage in the same place on the rim from the extractor. First case came out with a couple light taps with my cleaning rod, second case was jammed way harder.
 
Add engine oil / ATF / Diesel from the muzzle end too and let soak overnight, and generously coat the metal rod to avoid metal-on-metal contact.
 
Chamber likely needs to be polished. Likely rust that you're not aware of. Case I'd expanding into the rust or pitting and getting stuck. Look at the casing once you get it out. You will see where the case is getting stuck from marks on the case. A fired case shouldn't have any excessive marks once fired. The first case was likely easier to get out because some surface rust was stopping the case from really expanding into any pits in the chamber. On the second shot, pitting was exposed and made it worse.

You will have to get the case out and inspect the chamber wall with a flashlight.
 
I know this was posted a couple weeks ago but I've just seen this. I had the exact same thing happen to me! Freshly cleaned gun, loaded in 5 rounds of Norinco non-corrosive (same as your stuff) from a stripper clip and closed the bolt. Bang, first shot and I see a jammed round holding the bolt open and this guy in the chamber.

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I tapped out the case with a cleaning rod and small hammer. I'm thinking it was an over-pressure round and the extractor tried to remove the case before the pressure dropped so it just ripped off the rim instead.
 
Based on other SKS's with a similar sounding problem that I have helped, I would suggest;

Thoroughly clean your SKS, strip it right down to the basics parts.

Polish the chamber.
 
I forgot to update this.

I ended up using a super sturdy brass cleaning rod and a big ass hammer. Popped out on the third hard swing. Chamber was pretty clean as was everything else and I'm convinced it's an ammo issue at this point. I read somewhere else that they were having the same issue with recent Norinco white box in their SKS as well.

Thanks for all the help!
 
noodlenottacop said:
I forgot to update this.

I ended up using a super sturdy brass cleaning rod and a big ass hammer. Popped out on the third hard swing. Chamber was pretty clean as was everything else and I'm convinced it's an ammo issue at this point. I read somewhere else that they were having the same issue with recent Norinco white box in their SKS as well.

Thanks for all the help!
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use steel non-corrosive ammo - had the same thing happen to me playing around with a spent casing - popped it out using a rod
 
This happens to me when I don't clean my gun when it's humid . Chamber has lots of rust blossoms ,45 acp brush and hot water
 
Philthy1 said:
Ever wonder why people used to be so particular about cleaning guns? Especially military guys?
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I don't clean after every range outing. Only if I shoot corrosive, or the gun gets wet.

There is anal Army clean. Where they want it cleaner then new, and then there is serviceable clean.
 
My two cents. I've had my SKS lock up tight to where I had to take it home and thump the bolt handle open with a 2x4. I was using Sellier and Bellot steel cased FMJ. I had lacquer build up in the chamber and freeze a cartridge in the chamber. After a thorough cleaning of the chamber the rifle was fine.
 
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