[.308 Re-assembly]

To the Op....That part you are calling the "firing pin" is actually the bolt assembly. The firing pin is inside of it.

 

That other part is called the bolt carrrier. (because it carries the bolt)

 

tritiums instructions are spot on as far as how to put them back in the gun together. Be sure you have the bolt positioned where it rotates and locks in place within the bolt carrier. When it is rotated and slid back all the way, it protrudes out of the back of the carrier. It must be rotated all the way forward before you can get it down into the track. There is a small notch in the LH rail that is most difficult of all the Saiga rifles on the 308, to fit the lug of the bolt through while pushing it down into the track to slide forward. Getting that exactly right while depressing the hammer spring at the same time, can be tricky at first. It gets easier with practice.

 

Can you explain what you mean when you say, "depressing the hammer spring"? Thanks everyone for your help!

[.308 Re-assembly]

I recently disassembled my .308 and cant remember how to put the firing pin in. Here are the photos. I cant remember how I am supposed to put the piston and bolt in with the firing pin. If I leave the firing pin out it will slide in perfectly. Please help. The first phot is the firing pin and the second is me trying to get the piston and bolt in with the firing pin inserted...as you can see it doesnt fit.