Sks with archangel stock field strip
- Thread starter audetnelson1
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You'll have to remove the trigger group first to take the gun out of the stock. Get a screwdriver and rubber mallet. Turn the gun over and whack the little button behind the trigger guard to take out the trigger group. There's YouTube videos on how to disassemble them. Same as taking the gun out of the wood stock except you can't remove the dust cover first.
You need to dissasemble the whole rifle from the stock to clean it. No other way. There is a retainer in the grip ull notice you need to remove before you can pop out the trigger assemble. Besides that its all pretty straigh forward. From there its the same as a stock sks.
Its a pain. But it looks neat.
IMO this is why tapco is far superior than any other after market stocks. Seriously a stock that doesn't allow field stripping? What are the mfg thinking when they design the stock.
I have an ATI stock, the dust cover is blocked by a sling lug behind it. I just grind it of with angle grinder.
Never handled an archangle stock before, but base on the picture, you might be able to cut off the plastic behind the dust cover that blocks it. That piece seems to be just for look and not structural. Or at least cut enough so the dust cover clears the stock, then cut a piece of plastic block to shim between the receiver end and the remaining plastic to make it look better.
I have an ATI stock, the dust cover is blocked by a sling lug behind it. I just grind it of with angle grinder.
Never handled an archangle stock before, but base on the picture, you might be able to cut off the plastic behind the dust cover that blocks it. That piece seems to be just for look and not structural. Or at least cut enough so the dust cover clears the stock, then cut a piece of plastic block to shim between the receiver end and the remaining plastic to make it look better.
justinb1981
Regular
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario
I usually take mine out of the stock and pour hot water down the barrel and gas tube after shooting corrosive anyway. Only takes a couple seconds and you can wipe the underside of the barrel and receiver when it's out if the stock too
Bubba Yugga
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Midwestern Ontario
I actually like my Archangel Opfor stock, but I rcognize it needs a couple of tools for takedown.
First is a pair of slipjoint or channel lock pliers. They make that insert very easy to squeeze and pull out.
Second, a large screwdriver or ice pick against the pistol grip to pop the trigger group release.
Just remember to charge the action with the safety on beforehand, and it's really easy.
After the mag drops away (if you were using the fixed mag - AR adapters and duckbills don't have to wait this long), off comes the stock.
Finally, break down the topside per usual. Assembly is reverse...
First is a pair of slipjoint or channel lock pliers. They make that insert very easy to squeeze and pull out.
Second, a large screwdriver or ice pick against the pistol grip to pop the trigger group release.
Just remember to charge the action with the safety on beforehand, and it's really easy.
After the mag drops away (if you were using the fixed mag - AR adapters and duckbills don't have to wait this long), off comes the stock.
Finally, break down the topside per usual. Assembly is reverse...
There is another way.... you could always cut about an 1/8" or so off the plastic AK lookin piece directly behind the receiver, this will give the space needed to slip the receiver cover out. But it will also look ugly IMO. Its the compromise you make when running with the Archangel stock.
