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Anyone have any experience with an X95 being fussy about ammo? Got mine today and it basically failed more than it fired first time out. It failed to cycle and failed to feed. Not overly impressed at this moment.

It wouldn't even attempt to eject my 55gr reloads ... ammo that my WK180c and RDB feed and fire just fine. I'd really like it if the super reliable X95 would work with reloads that numerous other rifles have no issues cycling. That'd make my life easier.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
Anyone have any experience with an X95 being fussy about ammo? Got mine today and it basically failed more than it fired first time out. It failed to cycle and failed to feed. Not overly impressed at this moment.

It wouldn't even attempt to eject my 55gr reloads ... ammo that my WK180c and RDB feed and fire just fine. I'd really like it if the super reliable X95 would work with reloads that numerous other rifles have no issues cycling. That'd make my life easier.
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Thats odd for sure.

X95s run like a champ and are one of the most reliable firearms I have ever picked up.

There may be a break in period but it shouldn't be much. I'd strip it and make sure its well lubed (new guns can be dry) - you may well have done this already but figured I would ask. From what I saw clean / dirty didnt matter (to be fair mine was always lubed). They are pretty overgassed too so generally cycle and fling the brass on the aggressive side.

What mags are you using? I doubt it that would be an issue though as again mine wasnt fussy at all but its a thought.
 
I have pulled the rifle apart and it was well lubed. I'm not seeing it as "overgassed". When it cycled, it chucked the brass out a few feet. Not at all what I'd describe as being "overgassed" or how the HK's tended to throw their brass into the next county.

One thing I forgot to mention in my first post was that while the rifle does shoot to point of aim with the irons, the front sight is way off to one side, suggesting something is bent or misaligned between the barrel and the sights. People #####ed about their T81's being "bent" but I'd guess my new X95 is just as "bent". Hopefully that won't cause a big problem with an optic?

And the last thing I have discovered is that converting an X95 to left hand use is a GIGANTIC PIA. By comparison my RDB was child's play to swap the charging handle. At this point, I've made it 3/4 of the way through the LH conversion and am gonna stop here and see if I can adapt to the charging handle on the left side because getting the barrel out to swap over that little plate that allows the charge handle to fit into the right side is looking to be a massive PIA. Honestly, I had expected the conversion to be fairly easy, swap out the bolt, swap over the ejection port cover and charge handle but it has turned out to be waaaaaaay more complicated than that. I'm not sure I'd have purchased the X95 if I knew then what I know now. This thing had better be friggen AWESOME after all the crap involved in the LH conversion.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
I have pulled the rifle apart and it was well lubed. I'm not seeing it as "overgassed". When it cycled, it chucked the brass out a few feet. Not at all what I'd describe as being "overgassed" or how the HK's tended to throw their brass into the next county.

One thing I forgot to mention in my first post was that while the rifle does shoot to point of aim with the irons, the front sight is way off to one side, suggesting something is bent or misaligned between the barrel and the sights. People #####ed about their T81's being "bent" but I'd guess my new X95 is just as "bent". Hopefully that won't cause a big problem with an optic?

And the last thing I have discovered is that converting an X95 to left hand use is a GIGANTIC PIA. By comparison my RDB was child's play to swap the charging handle. At this point, I've made it 3/4 of the way through the LH conversion and am gonna stop here and see if I can adapt to the charging handle on the left side because getting the barrel out to swap over that little plate that allows the charge handle to fit into the right side is looking to be a massive PIA. Honestly, I had expected the conversion to be fairly easy, swap out the bolt, swap over the ejection port cover and charge handle but it has turned out to be waaaaaaay more complicated than that. I'm not sure I'd have purchased the X95 if I knew then what I know now. This thing had better be friggen AWESOME after all the crap involved in the LH conversion.
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The reason I mentioned X95s are generally overgassed is that yours is even more unusual. Being overgassed usually provides a buffer for weak ammo to ensure reliability, not saying you had weak ammo but if you did it still shouldn't have been an issue.

I have an HK too and both seem similar to me (with similar reliability). Something doesn't sound right with your X95 but maybe more rounds will help it smooth out and run better (as mentioned previously this is not typical).

Anyways, you should persevere as they are awesome when running right. One of the most reliable IMO.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
I have pulled the rifle apart and it was well lubed. I'm not seeing it as "overgassed". When it cycled, it chucked the brass out a few feet. Not at all what I'd describe as being "overgassed" or how the HK's tended to throw their brass into the next county.

One thing I forgot to mention in my first post was that while the rifle does shoot to point of aim with the irons, the front sight is way off to one side, suggesting something is bent or misaligned between the barrel and the sights. People #####ed about their T81's being "bent" but I'd guess my new X95 is just as "bent". Hopefully that won't cause a big problem with an optic?

And the last thing I have discovered is that converting an X95 to left hand use is a GIGANTIC PIA. By comparison my RDB was child's play to swap the charging handle. At this point, I've made it 3/4 of the way through the LH conversion and am gonna stop here and see if I can adapt to the charging handle on the left side because getting the barrel out to swap over that little plate that allows the charge handle to fit into the right side is looking to be a massive PIA. Honestly, I had expected the conversion to be fairly easy, swap out the bolt, swap over the ejection port cover and charge handle but it has turned out to be waaaaaaay more complicated than that. I'm not sure I'd have purchased the X95 if I knew then what I know now. This thing had better be friggen AWESOME after all the crap involved in the LH conversion.
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I'd contact IWI and see what they say. I've shot several different brands of 223, as well as a few different reloads out of mine and no issues. It tosses brass into the next province.
I feel like something is definitely wrong with yours, mine shot great out of the box and I didn't bother cleaning or lubing until after a few hundred rounds.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
I have pulled the rifle apart and it was well lubed. I'm not seeing it as "overgassed". When it cycled, it chucked the brass out a few feet. Not at all what I'd describe as being "overgassed" or how the HK's tended to throw their brass into the next county.

One thing I forgot to mention in my first post was that while the rifle does shoot to point of aim with the irons, the front sight is way off to one side, suggesting something is bent or misaligned between the barrel and the sights. People #####ed about their T81's being "bent" but I'd guess my new X95 is just as "bent". Hopefully that won't cause a big problem with an optic?

And the last thing I have discovered is that converting an X95 to left hand use is a GIGANTIC PIA. By comparison my RDB was child's play to swap the charging handle. At this point, I've made it 3/4 of the way through the LH conversion and am gonna stop here and see if I can adapt to the charging handle on the left side because getting the barrel out to swap over that little plate that allows the charge handle to fit into the right side is looking to be a massive PIA. Honestly, I had expected the conversion to be fairly easy, swap out the bolt, swap over the ejection port cover and charge handle but it has turned out to be waaaaaaay more complicated than that. I'm not sure I'd have purchased the X95 if I knew then what I know now. This thing had better be friggen AWESOME after all the crap involved in the LH conversion.
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I had zero issues converting from right to left, and installing a different charging handle, and I’m someone who is far from mechanically inclined or experienced with firearms. Did you buy rifle new from a retailer?
 
I Dont Care About You said:
Anyone have any experience with an X95 being fussy about ammo? Got mine today and it basically failed more than it fired first time out. It failed to cycle and failed to feed. Not overly impressed at this moment.

It wouldn't even attempt to eject my 55gr reloads ... ammo that my WK180c and RDB feed and fire just fine. I'd really like it if the super reliable X95 would work with reloads that numerous other rifles have no issues cycling. That'd make my life easier.
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Sounds like it wasn't just reloads that you tried - what other ammo did you try?

I have tried to get my X95 to mis-feed, to jam, to stovepipe, etc. - used the crummiest ammo, even ammo from a friend that was sitting in a basement that flooded and though the ammo wasn't soaked as far as I could tell, the box was distressed. All shot fine. Cheap factory ammo in .223, anything I could find in 5.56...all of it shot without problems. So very strange you had the experience you did. The X95 is generally regarded well in its ruggedness.

Are you using PMAGS, LAR15 or the Duramags (metal/aluminum). Also, are you loading full mags on a closed bolt? If so perhaps reduce the magazine by 1-2 rounds and use either the bolt release or snap back that charging handle with gusto. I have found riding the charging handle on this is a no-no, and at first, seating a full magazine on a closed bolt almost always never gets a successful in battery.

Also assume you bought the X95 brand new, not second hand?

Perhaps if it keeps happening take it back to retailer and get an exchange or have them send it into their gunsmith or distributor to troubleshoot - or if bought second hand, see if the seller replies to inquiries.
 
Marlon94 said:
I'd contact IWI and see what they say. I've shot several different brands of 223, as well as a few different reloads out of mine and no issues. It tosses brass into the next province.
I feel like something is definitely wrong with yours, mine shot great out of the box and I didn't bother cleaning or lubing until after a few hundred rounds.
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When you say "contact IWI" do you mean the Isreali parent company? Suggestions as to how I'd do that? Do they care what some shmo in Canada thinks?



ADK said:
I had zero issues converting from right to left, and installing a different charging handle, and I’m someone who is far from mechanically inclined or experienced with firearms. Did you buy rifle new from a retailer?
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Brand spanking new rifle. How'd you get the barrel unlocked?

Having to punch out a roll pin to swap the bolt seemed excessive. The ejection port cover has way too many parts and fiddly while worrying about breaking plastic pieces. The process of having to remove the barrel to swap the charge handle is nothing short of ludicrous, especially when they don't supply the tool required to do that. :(
 
I Dont Care About You said:
When you say "contact IWI" do you mean the Isreali parent company? Suggestions as to how I'd do that? Do they care what some shmo in Canada thinks?
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I am almost certain that it's not IWI you contact but North Sylva the distributor. I believe they do the repairs on their distributed products in house here in Canada.

If I am wrong on this one, someone please correct me.
 
thegazelle said:
Sounds like it wasn't just reloads that you tried - what other ammo did you try?

I have tried to get my X95 to mis-feed, to jam, to stovepipe, etc. - used the crummiest ammo, even ammo from a friend that was sitting in a basement that flooded and though the ammo wasn't soaked as far as I could tell, the box was distressed. All shot fine. Cheap factory ammo in .223, anything I could find in 5.56...all of it shot without problems. So very strange you had the experience you did. The X95 is generally regarded well in its ruggedness.
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Several different types of misc ammo my buddy. had lying around. All factory though.


Are you using PMAGS, LAR15 or the Duramags (metal/aluminum). Also, are you loading full mags on a closed bolt? If so perhaps reduce the magazine by 1-2 rounds and use either the bolt release or snap back that charging handle with gusto. I have found riding the charging handle on this is a no-no, and at first, seating a full magazine on a closed bolt almost always never gets a successful in battery.
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PMAG. The problem did not stem from the first round out of the mag. It only occurred on subsequent rounds, when the rifle was loading itself. Several rounds went nose first into the back of the barrel nut. I'll try different mags to ensure it is not just an issue with that particular mag. I'm also gonna buy a box of factory 55gr ball just to take the ammo out of the equation. I'd still like it to cycle my reloads.


Also assume you bought the X95 brand new, not second hand?

Perhaps if it keeps happening take it back to retailer and get an exchange or have them send it into their gunsmith or distributor to troubleshoot - or if bought second hand, see if the seller replies to inquiries.
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Brand new. Unfortunately there is no retailer to take it back to for a swap. A friend has a dealer account so I get dealer pricing from him but he only buys what he wants and we get to piggy back on his orders. Not sure if we can go back to the distributor for a swap but I'd suspect that would involve a ton of hassle.
 
I reassembled the rifle, leaving the cocking handle on the left side. Played w it a bit and fairly certain I can adapt to that slightly odd combination. Its most certainly not the end of the world for me.
 
Had the X95 out again today to see what kinds of ammo it will cycle. Some rather unexpected results.

It seems my X95 has an issue with PMAGs. Using a metal GI style mag, it cycles just fine. Switch to a PMAG and I found several brands of ammo that won't cycle or won't cycle reliably. Some short-stroke, and some really short-stroke. I tried 8 different PMAGs with the exact same results.

Price didn't seem to be an indicator of reliability. Several expensive, high end ammo brands didn't work while cheapo Dirty Bird probably worked the best. I had a couple of types of east block steel cased ammo that didn't work or didn't work reliably. A high end 40gr varmint round worked fine while a lower priced 62gr round didn't work at all.

It would seem my X95 is somewhat undergassed. I can only surmise that PMAGs drag on the bolt a bit, which causes the short stroking in lower powered rounds.

At least I know what ammo and mags for together. Just didn't think the X95 would produce such results.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
Had the X95 out again today to see what kinds of ammo it will cycle. Some rather unexpected results.

It seems my X95 has an issue with PMAGs. Using a metal GI style mag, it cycles just fine. Switch to a PMAG and I found several brands of ammo that won't cycle or won't cycle reliably. Some short-stroke, and some really short-stroke. I tried 8 different PMAGs with the exact same results.

Price didn't seem to be an indicator of reliability. Several expensive, high end ammo brands didn't work while cheapo Dirty Bird probably worked the best. I had a couple of types of east block steel cased ammo that didn't work or didn't work reliably. A high end 40gr varmint round worked fine while a lower priced 62gr round didn't work at all.

It would seem my X95 is somewhat undergassed. I can only surmise that PMAGs drag on the bolt a bit, which causes the short stroking in lower powered rounds.

At least I know what ammo and mags for together. Just didn't think the X95 would produce such results.
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sounds like your gun has an issue. None of my x95's have hiccups with the PMAGS/GI/HYBRIDS
 
Anyone know if it's possible to swap the 13" barrel into an 18.5" 5.56 X95? I know you can swap the 16.5 but can't seem to find anything about changing it to 13".
 
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