SKS reliability???

TheCanuck said:
I know:(

Can't wait to get my first 1k round crate delivered
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Hehehe! Cool!:D

That seems to be what as known as a 'minimum Ammo' order these days for these Rifles. :D

I'm still waiting for my registration card for my SKS (a week of lost sunny days) and I've lost track of how many times I have taken her apart and put her back together for the fun of it. :D
 
While we're at it, i just bought reccman's all number matching No4 Mk1. Will receive it in about 2 to 3 weeks :D
My first Milsurp!
 
Here're two targets I shot this Sunday over PoCo range. It was raining hard. 200 meters. I could've done better if I have shot slower and used my own reloads. The milsurplus ammo isn't very consistent given the manufacturing date. I think the eye sight, weather, ammo and wind all make a lot difference.


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rollingrock said:
Here're two targets I shot this Sunday over PoCo range. It was raining hard. 200 meters. I could've done better if I have shot slower and used my own reloads. The milsurplus ammo isn't very consistent given the manufacturing date. I think the eye sight, weather, ammo and wind all make a lot difference.


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Thats better than my 200m targets with an SKS...:redface:
 
44fordy said:
I've only used mine a couple times, but I've had a couple instances of "doubling", anyone else have this problem?
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You're describing a slamfire, which is common with SKS's, especially with soft-primer commercial ammo or handloads. Chances are your firing pin is dirty, which causes it to stick forward a bit and touch off the next round as soon as it's chambered. You'll need to a) disassemble the bolt and clean the firing pin & bolt with good solvent, then reassemble with light teflon-based lube or NO LUBE at all, or b) hose the firing pin out really well with an agressive solvent like brakleen or carb cleaner, boil the bolt for an hour or two water, or put it in the dishwasher. The first method (bolt disassembly) is the only 100% reliable way to ensure that your firing pin is clean and functioning properly. I'd bet you a case of beer there's still cosmoline in there, that stuff is unbelievably tough to get out, I'm still finding little rivers of cosmoline seeping out of my SKS!
 
poweredbybeer said:
You're describing a slamfire, which is common with SKS's, especially with soft-primer commercial ammo or handloads. Chances are your firing pin is dirty, which causes it to stick forward a bit and touch off the next round as soon as it's chambered. You'll need to a) disassemble the bolt and clean the firing pin & bolt with good solvent, then reassemble with light teflon-based lube or NO LUBE at all, or b) hose the firing pin out really well with an agressive solvent like brakleen or carb cleaner, boil the bolt for an hour or two water, or put it in the dishwasher. The first method (bolt disassembly) is the only 100% reliable way to ensure that your firing pin is clean and functioning properly. I'd bet you a case of beer there's still cosmoline in there, that stuff is unbelievably tough to get out, I'm still finding little rivers of cosmoline seeping out of my SKS!
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AWSOME...Thanks for the tip Poweredbybeer!! I will apply your receipe!

PS : Great Handle!!!
 
44fordy said:
I've only used mine a couple times, but I've had a couple instances of "doubling", anyone else have this problem?
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Mine is coming this week (SKS-D) and I just did some reading up on the slamfire issue.

From what I read poweredbybeer has it correct. A full strip and maintainance on the bolt assmble and firing pin is needed to make sure the FP doesn't stick on you.

One article told of a stuck firing pin slamfire unloading a whole mag (US article, it was a 10 rounder).

Scared the crap out of the poor guy! :(

They also suggest taking the thing right down and inspecting it, especially if it is "new" (meaning out of the crate rather than having a previous owner).

Here is the link to the takedown

SKS Disassembly and Reassembly
 
My last SKS was a Chinese factory 26. I had about 4K rounds through it when I sold it and it looked like when I got it. Cleaned it about every 3 or 4 range trips, so every 800rds or so. Perfectly reliable, if a bit cheap feeling and mediocre accuracy.
 
pitdogboy said:
^ I saw a certain CGNers sks slam fire a few rds at PoCo. He handled it well but lets just say it turned a few heads....
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The Slamfire wouldn't be so bad if it happened consistently!!

haha
 
44fordy said:
The Slamfire wouldn't be so bad if it happened consistently!!

haha
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exactly what i was thinking. I'm sitting here, reading this thread, and am wondering why people would wanna clean their bolt assembly?:D
 
TheCanuck said:
exactly what i was thinking. I'm sitting here, reading this thread, and am wondering why people would wanna clean their bolt assembly?:D
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YA....we should be finding new ways to gum it up!!!
 
Here is a trick I read about to check your fireing pin, and primers.

While at the range load two rounds, fire one, and then put rifle on safe, and pull slide to eject the newly chambered unfired round.

If the primer looks damaged/heavly marked or dented in the unfired round then you have a sticky firing pin...strip her down and clean her before further use.

Also watch out that you do not put your firing pins in upside down...some can be put back together like this. :eek:
 
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