1st SKS and I'm having trouble already!

OP...keep asking questions...we were all new once. Lots of good videos and info online as well. You may also want to reach out on the forums and find a local mentor who can walk you through the SKS, safe handling and some of the required safety procedures like cleaning the firing pin and channel and performing the "shake test" to ensure that the firing pin is free unless it is one of the spring-retained models. This reduces the risk of a slam fire.

If you were near me, I would gladly do a walk through, disassembly and cleaning tricks and and be at your shoulder as you shoot it for the first time. I'm sure that someone closer to you in Sudbury would do the same if you ask here on CGN.

Regards,
Peter
 
The Correctors: they lay in wait, and advance out of the weeds to inform all of their misgivings. Done so under the guise of accurate information, although in actuality being a plot of self serving satisfaction.
 
Well what ever you do don't surrender it to the fuzz if it slam fires cause you didn't clean it well enough like some other moron did f:P:
 
Op, sounds like you got it figured out. Read through the sks cleaning sticky a couple times, there's lots of real good info in there. I periodically read through it and the svt40 thread.
 
Izzit said:
Not going to be able to learn enough from the interwebz for every weapon system that comes into your hands. My first AR-15 was a pita even watching the endless videos.

I have also done impulse purchases where I had no idea I was bringing a new firearm home let alone watching a damn video first.

Regards and good luck with your SKS OP :)

Izzit
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I don't even own an AR and I now how the safety works, charging handle, bolt forward assist, mag release, and how to take it a part. Did I mention I don't even own one? Learning the basic function of a rifle before you use it is extremely important. That's why guns come with a manual you're suppose to read before you even operate the firearm. As for guns that don't come with a manual, you have zero excuse to tell me you can't figure out those five things from just the internet.
 
As the other gentleman said make Shure the pin moves freely Google slam fires and always assume you may get one when you chamber your first round those rare with proper maintenance and cleaning take it apart a few times till you understand the parts and the action then add ammo.
 
Mumbles Marble Mouth said:
I don't even own an AR and I now how the safety works, charging handle, bolt forward assist, mag release, and how to take it a part. Did I mention I don't even own one? Learning the basic function of a rifle before you use it is extremely important. That's why guns come with a manual you're suppose to read before you even operate the firearm. As for guns that don't come with a manual, you have zero excuse to tell me you can't figure out those five things from just the internet.
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You'd be amazed at how many people just don't care to learn or understand their firearm.
 
Mumbles Marble Mouth said:
I don't even own an AR and I now how the safety works, charging handle, bolt forward assist, mag release, and how to take it a part. Did I mention I don't even own one? Learning the basic function of a rifle before you use it is extremely important. That's why guns come with a manual you're suppose to read before you even operate the firearm. As for guns that don't come with a manual, you have zero excuse to tell me you can't figure out those five things from just the internet.
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It's simple enough technology I don't think it's necessary. Sure it's a good idea but there is no manual or video that will prepare you for malfunctions that happen due to operator error that manuals and videos don't cover. Guns have been around long before the internet. A little competence, good safety habits and a slight aptitude for firearms is all you need but I see your logic and can understand why so more power to you.

Hey SquirrelShooter, if you ever find that your bolt doesn't fully chamber a round, you wonder why the action is half open and you look down and can see the cartridge is half in / half out it could be one of the cartridges were loaded crooked. If this happens, pull the bolt straight back by hand to eject the live round manually. Don't try to release the bolt as to finish chambering the round. The gun is likely to go off. If this happens at the range or when any people are near I do it like this: keep the safe direction, safety on, dump the mag, clear the jam. The safety will not effect the gun in a failure to feed, you can do that last as long as it is on before reloading. If you do tug and release the bolt to finish the feed, make darn sure it's pointed where you want it to shoot. Depending on the state of your firing pin, it may fire a round or may not.
 
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Mumbles Marble Mouth said:
I don't even own an AR and I now how the safety works, charging handle, bolt forward assist, mag release, and how to take it a part. Did I mention I don't even own one? Learning the basic function of a rifle before you use it is extremely important. That's why guns come with a manual you're suppose to read before you even operate the firearm. As for guns that don't come with a manual, you have zero excuse to tell me you can't figure out those five things from just the internet.
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Never said I could not operate the firearm, It was the full tear down that was a problem, all those little springs. I have been around and using firearms for the better part of 40 years now and can identify what is what, so keep your self congratulations to a minimum you self serving .........

Regards,

Izzit
 
squirrelshooter said:
Hi! I'm looking for help, I just brought home my first SKS from Canadian tire and when I took it out of the box I pulled the bolt back to make sure there were no surprises inside and not I can't get the bolt to release! I figured pulling the trigger with my hand on the cocking handle would release the bolt, but it's not working. Yes, the safety is off! Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Drop the mag, pull on the bolt and let go.
 
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