[CFinnley]

When I go to load my weapon I have a full mag. I pull back on the bolt n release to load one in the chamber and damn near every time it wont close all the way. Resulting in the sks to read a round in the chamber so the bolt wont release n the rifle will not fire because a malfunction with the bolt. Everytime I must feild strip my sks and apply a lot of pressure to release the bolt. Sooo how can I fix this

 

[mountainman13]

Does it happen with a single round?

 

[PlaysWithZombies]

If it doesn't do it with every round try leaving your mag a couple rounds shy of full

 

[CFinnley]

Usually. Now that I know the issue ive been able to fix it while firing. It becomes a problem when others fire it. Theres a part where the bolt is supposed to stop before the sights however mine comes in short n low and gets jammed on that lip. Ill upload a pic if my description is useless

 

[mountainman13]

That would really help.

 

[CFinnley]

The picture with the bolt coming short is my problem. Im very good with keeping my gun clean. It just keeps getting caught

 

[CFinnley]

Ive yet to try it with a half mag but it just dont seem like that would be the problem. If it is how can I fix it

 

[PlaysWithZombies]

Weak spring maybe? Mine will do that if i ride the bolt when loading the first round.

 

[Trez]

I think Zombie got it... Do you ride the bolt? Just pull it back and let go!

 

[CFinnley]

Usually. it happens a lot more when I do. Ive been just lettin go of the bolt lately but its still difficult to change a habbit

 

[Trez]

Usually. it happens a lot more when I do. Ive been just lettin go of the bolt lately but its still difficult to change a habbit

Its ok, I always gotta tell people that shoot mine its a SKS!
DONT be gentle, Get rough with it!!!

 

[CFinnley]

So now I know the problem how do I fix it?

 

[PlaysWithZombies]

So now I know the problem how do I fix it?

Umm pull the bolt back then let go of it

 

[CFinnley]

You mention a weak spring. Which one would I need to replace

 

[PlaysWithZombies]

You mention a weak spring. Which one would I need to replace

I don't know the actual name for it, but the spring that goes inside the bolt carrier to the back of the reciever.

 

[CFinnley]

I appreciate it. Im no gunsmith but I prefer my guns to be in good workin condition