[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

When the gun fires, the bolt doesn't move at all. It doesn't even try to eject the shell.

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

You don't wanna be cycling ammo through the gun while sitting on the couch. And there's no need for a mag to be in it.

Just "rack it" a whole bunch. Pull back and let it fly home.

 

Ok I will give that a try. How much should I do it?

Im going to take the gun back to the range on Friday.

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

 

I already did that and could only find people recommending to add a reliability kit (which I already did).

 

I think you might be mistaken, or read it wrong. Most will advise against the reliability kit. At least on this forum, can't

speak for the hill rods who don't visit here but recommend things on other forums.

Hand cycling can help (no mag no ammo tho).

 

Baseline bone stock with factory five round mag before changing things.

 

What do you mean by "hand cycling can help (no mag no ammo)?

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

Yes put original parts back on/in it and try slow and light stuff on factory setting #2, heavy and fast loads on setting #1.

What was the speed and weight of the ammo?

1oz 6 shot 1350 fps

My advice is to spend about an hour reading existing threads that discuss issues that are similar to yours. This way you will have a decent starting knowledge base. You will get good responses here, but it would be to your advantage to read up a little. Try searching google for Saiga 12 forum FTE.

 

I already did that and could only find people recommending to add a reliability kit (which I already did).

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

Ok I will give that a shot

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

What would be a cheap ammo that would work?

[New Saiga Won't eject, even with reliability kit]

I bought a new Saiga 12 along with a reliability kit and installed it before ever even shooting the gun. When I took the gun out to shoot for the first time, it would fire the chambered round, but not even try to eject the spent found. It would just stay in the barrel. I was using cheap Winchester Super Speed loads. I went through all the gas settings, but never had any better luck. What do you think the problem might be? Should I re-install the original parts and try it like that or is it some other issue? Please chime in if you have any thoughts!