Hical SKS Problem

Tiker said:
yes to both



Yes, im pretty sure its cause the stock sucks.
But Hical sells these and they charge a bunch of money for it, a portion of which is for the modification services. So I expected them to make it work...
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i'm with you there bud and i feel your frustration.
As a guy who built rifles..... and made custom composite stocks and mod stocks for over a decade....... it would be my experienced opinion that HiCal should be fixing the problem with the rifle they built. Like I said before, the modification to that particular stock that is required to make it actually work, should be child's play for any decent gun builder.
 
Man that sucks. I can't suggest much other than to keep hounding them. Doesn't look like they're still a sponsor here, but maybe they have a Facebook page? If you can't get through on the phone perhaps a more public venue will help get a resolution?
 
Tiker - In Post #3, where I noted the 'thing' hanging down from the barrel about at the Front of the hand-guard is, that's where the Front of the stock is inserted to retain the stock with the barrelled action. Have you tried that . . . since you didn't answer Any of my Qs. AND in the pics the Safety is NOT 'on', so attachment of the stock is questionable as well.
In my Tapco stock, the Front of the stock is inserted in the Front 'hanging loop' off the barrel, then pressed Firmly into the back of the stock so the Locking Pin catches the action. That sequence is needed so the Front of the stock is 'locked into' the barrelled action FIRST, in my Tapco.
When you bought this gun, was the stock attached OR was it disassembled for shipping ?
 
Buck1950 said:
Tiker - In Post #3, where I noted the 'thing' hanging down from the barrel about at the Front of the hand-guard is, that's where the Front of the stock is inserted to retain the stock with the barrelled action. Have you tried that . . . since you didn't answer Any of my Qs. AND in the pics the Safety is NOT 'on', so attachment of the stock is questionable as well.
In my Tapco stock, the Front of the stock is inserted in the Front 'hanging loop' off the barrel, then pressed Firmly into the back of the stock so the Locking Pin catches the action. That sequence is needed so the Front of the stock is 'locked into' the barrelled action FIRST, in my Tapco.
When you bought this gun, was the stock attached OR was it disassembled for shipping ?
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sorry, I thought i responded but guess not.
I can insert the lower handguard into the front, but i can also easily push it out afterwards. I pushed it out on purpose to take these pics.

When I bought it, the stock was attached and it showed up fully assembled.
Even though the front lower handguard is in the condition as seen in the pics, the rear part near the pistol grip is locked into the stock and cannot be removed.
 
There should be a release button like on the OEM SKSs. On my Tapco, you have to go in thru the handgrip, which is hollow and push the release button - I use a long philips screwdriver. Then the action comes out of the stock. To re-assemble, first the forearm goes into the 'barrel-loop'. Then the action goes down into the rear of the stock, and I tap it with the rubber hammer. All this is done with the Safety in "LOCK" position, or else things don't go together right.
Maybe if you look at the SKS stickies for the disassembly vid link it will help you if my posts aren't clear ? Next step would be to talk to someone at your 'club'? that's familiar with SKSs.
 
gunnut604 said:
Hical went all in on being the sks mod guys. They should really make right for ya. Hope you get resolution and can enjoy your rifle.
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Yea, exactly.
Now that they have resorted to ignoring me, im gonna have to resort to leaving them a 1 star google review to get their attention.
 
Buck1950 said:
There should be a release button like on the OEM SKSs. On my Tapco, you have to go in thru the handgrip, which is hollow and push the release button - I use a long philips screwdriver. Then the action comes out of the stock. To re-assemble, first the forearm goes into the 'barrel-loop'. Then the action goes down into the rear of the stock, and I tap it with the rubber hammer. All this is done with the Safety in "LOCK" position, or else things don't go together right.
Maybe if you look at the SKS stickies for the disassembly vid link it will help you if my posts aren't clear ? Next step would be to talk to someone at your 'club'? that's familiar with SKSs.
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I know what you mean and I can confirm the rear is tapped in and solidly locked up. But even with everything set up properly, it just takes some force on the rear of the receiver to push the entire receiver forward and cause the issue in the pictures
 
Tiker said:
I know what you mean and I can confirm the rear is tapped in and solidly locked up. But even with everything set up properly, it just takes some force on the rear of the receiver to push the entire receiver forward and cause the issue in the pictures
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Too bad you're not closer. I can pretty much guarantee I could fix it.
 
Tiker said:
Bought this rifle from High Caliber Services Corp. Its one of their own modified SKS with the magwell adapter. I also got them to modify 2 mags with the rifle. I dont have the tools nor skills to do the mods myself, so I thought I would buy one thats ready to go. Well, its no where ready to go.

First problem, it keeps ejecting the mags after a few rounds. So i sent it back to them and they said they fixed it.

I get the rifle back and 2nd problem appears(it was still ejecting the mags btw). After shooting a few rounds, the receiver slides forward within the stock and causes the situation in the pictures. The rear of the receiver is still retained in the stock, but the front of the rifle has walked out of it. The receiver and barrel assembly shifts forward, which means the lower handguard retainer also moves forward and eventually the lower handguard falls off.

So i send it back to them a second time. They claim they fixed it and tested it by firing over 100 rounds, but when I get it back, this issue is still here.

Now they are not answering my emails and on the rare occasion that I can get through on the phone and speak with the owner, hes saying “never seen this happen out the the 1000+ that I sold”.

Bought this thing back in mid june and it’s still not been resolved.

So, any ideas on whats wrong here? Any recommendations for gunsmith near Toronto that can fix this?

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Looks like the mag adapter is coming out with the stock. Makes me think the front hold down for the adapter is wrong, broke...or the machining was off and, or cut the hole wrong. Either way, it's in the mag/adapter, or its the plastic stock, flexing too much under load causing,the stock to "jump" out of the front seat/ flange...
Might look different in person...but the mag adapter hanging down with the stock, I would the l would tell the whole story..
Cheers
B
 
Lumberjack - I'll guess that your mag is pinned to 5 and it's too tight to allow it to lock' Try it with 4 ? I have the same prob with my Tapco mags, -they won't lock in even after doing the 'grinder thing' for the bolt.
 
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