Saiga .308 build// Can't get carrier & bolt in

[William M 4]

Man, just when I thought I was finished. Only have to reassemble.... Dropped bolt into carrier, dropped B&C into receiver, HUH. It appears the hammer and bolt are binding. Using the carrier only, drops right in and rides forward into receiver perfectly.

Anyone have a clue what my problem is ? Do I fire up the dremmel and grind away at the hammer ?

Thanks in advance...........

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

Look real closely at the rail on the LH side. There is a notch cut in it, just barely larger than the lug on the L side of the bolt when it's sitting in it's forward position in the carrier. You have to make sure that lug goes squarely into that notch while you are pushing down on the BC assy to compress the hammer spring. It will go in, it just takes a little practice and patience. Push down and in and slide forward.

[William M 4]

Look real closely at the rail on the LH side. There is a notch cut in it, just barely larger than the lug on the L side of the bolt when it's sitting in it's forward position in the carrier. You have to make sure that lug goes squarely into that notch while you are pushing down on the BC assy to compress the hammer spring. It will go in, it just takes a little practice and patience. Push down and in and slide forward.

 

 

 

Outstanding info Sir. Remind me to Buy you a Nice Cold Mug of 7.62x51 if the time comes.

This Saiga projest has really taught me a few things.

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

No problem. I remember getting frustrated with that bitch myself the first time.

[LKB3rd 0]

No problem. I remember getting frustrated with that bitch myself the first time.

 

I spent around a half an hour here staring at mine and scratching my head

[Leo.Kermes 1]

Eventually it be coming instinctual and you and pop in and out to the frustrations of all your friends as they try.

[MD_Willington 11]

I've done the same on my .223, took my 5 year old son to point out I was putting it in wrong.. LOL