Maybe I'm not seeing where you are talking about? Can you post a pic with an arrow pointing at the part you are seeing?
Type 81 Bolt
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Maybe I'm not seeing where you are talking about? Can you post a pic with an arrow pointing at the part you are seeing?
The bolt catch moves freely and has great coverage when operated manually like shown below. However the problem is the tolerance in my magwell allows the mag to rock forward too far tilting the rear of the mag down so it doesn't apply the bolt catch. The reason the bolt catch works sometimes in my video is because I am putting pressure on it towards the rear of the rifle ensuring it is tight to the back like it's supposed to be.
I know what you mean about the second ledge and possible user error for insertion of the mags, that is not what you are seeing in the video I posted and for further knowledge of what that would look like I've photographed the differences below.
INCORRECT (Left) CORRECT (Right)
Hmmm, could it just be the mag catch? If not it sounds like you need to send it back.
I believe this is the area they're referring to.
That area has nothing to do with BHO function, and I think both bolts are machined the same there - to me (I don't have it in my hands, obviously), they look the same, but there is an optical illusion making one look 90 degrees due to the lighting.
I agree on that not being his problem with BHO, but his bolt is different in the circled spot than mine. Lol I think I can even see machining marks on his where you think it's shadow. Who knows, I only have mine to look at.
Hmmm, could it just be the mag catch? If not it sounds like you need to send it back.
Hard to say what is out of spec and causing the severe mag rocking. (I'm fine with mag rocking just as long as the features work as they should) Anyways this whole thing has bummed me out. I absolutely love the rifle and am just hoping I hear back from TI on Monday.
If anyone sees something different/wrong about either of these areas feel free to chime in.
Front mag ledge.
Mag release.
- Location
- Not really sure.
Sorry about your rifle not BHO properly man, that stinks.
As for the bolded comment.. I think they all are lol.
lol thanks.
^^^^^^hey man with all the posts and videos you have made in several threads send it back 100% I know you want to make your rifle work and I can tell you are trying so hard to figure this crap out and even settle for a bent rifle that works.....in all honesty you don't deserve the problems you are facing NOONE does my suggestion is to package this up tonight and send it back......ask for a replacement of take the money and run 100% YOU DONT DESERVE THIS BS
Hard to say what is out of spec and causing the severe mag rocking. (I'm fine with mag rocking just as long as the features work as they should) Anyways this whole thing has bummed me out. I absolutely love the rifle and am just hoping I hear back from TI on Monday.
If anyone sees something different/wrong about either of these areas feel free to chime in.
Front mag ledge.
Mag release.
I won't have a chance until later today but I will do a thorough comparison of mine for you when I do. As to the bolt pics of the machined surface in question, it would appear that the amount cut can vary but as said would have no effect on BHO.
If not today then for sure later on in the week I will be taking a very critical eye to my samples. If your BHO is broken/unreliable it is up to you if you can live with that/accept tweaking it right on your own. I know some people would send it back on the spot. I have no judgement either way, it is up to each owner what to do in their own circumstances.
PM me if you want to try to meet up, I am in the lower mainland too
I've already e-mailed TI requesting an exchange and am awaiting instructions as to how to make that happen. If the BHO worked I'd learn to live with the bends but all issues combined I'm not happy with this example. Thanks for the input klaus. I'm going to Edmonton for the holidays early this week so I can't do a meet up at this time, perhaps after though
Have you had the chance to try them in another T81? I did and they worked in that one. So that tells me something on mine isn't in spec.
I've got a bunch of AK mags on the way so soon I'll have more mags that don't BHO than do
I got 5 BHO AK mags but don't have the heart to chop them
Well I can't say for certain but from your pic your BHO slider may not extend as high as it should? On mine it looks like they go up further. I may be out to lunch though, would need to do a side by side to be certain.
Hope TI has gotten back to you about your rifle.
Hope TI has gotten back to you about your rifle.
Yes they did, I was given instructions to return it to them on Monday as promised. Tracking is showing it will reach them Dec 20th then who knows what happens after that. I'm hoping I have a T81 to bring in the new year with
Yes they did, I was given instructions to return it to them on Monday as promised. Tracking is showing it will reach them Dec 20th then who knows what happens after that. I'm hoping I have a T81 to bring in the new year with
I have read thru a lot of the issues you are having.......im so sorry this didn't work out......so happy you are going to be getting a full refund or new rifle
