Bullsquid 2 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I read that if you leave a loaded mag connected to the S12 that the top shell will become deformed due to pressure resulting in improper feeding. Make sense, but if I use my S12 for home defense I would like it ready to respond and not worry about a feed issue. Any one have an issue with this? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Bob check out this thread. This is the best solution I have seen so far if you don't want to leave it stored loaded with the bolt locked back. A very cool idea. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=20352&hl= Some people have also had luck with the steel hulled ammo from Russia, leaving mags loaded with one steel round on top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 My first shell in the mag is a Brass hull 2 3/4 loaded with #00 buck. No deformation problems at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullsquid 2 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 My first shell in the mag is a Brass hull 2 3/4 loaded with #00 buck. No deformation problems at all. Thanks for the suggestions. The pin idea is brilliant! No deformation with the #00? How long did you have the mag full? Just wondering if it would start to deform after so long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I had some shells deform from the heat and jam in the magazine. If you use the Saiga for self defense then you should check the rounds in the magazines to make sure they move freely in the magazine otherwise change them so your S-12 will feed properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mephis 82 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I just rotate the top most shell in the magazine every other week. Then again even leaving it for months at a time, it doesn't deform that bad. I keep 3 inch magnums in mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have had the brass shell as the top round for months with no sign of deformation. It is what I keep as the top shell in my mag I keep in the shotty as HD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
btr 15 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Where do you get brass-hulled shotgun shells? I've not seen them for sale. I've seen steel hulled birdshot only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've left Federal Bird Shot loaded on a closed bolt for 6 weeks and it fed into my gun when I racked the bolt. It was a BIT oblong but that didn't stop it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Where do you get brass-hulled shotgun shells? I've not seen them for sale. I've seen steel hulled birdshot only. I had someone make a custom box for me. If you do that or can do it yourself, make sure you put a good roll on the front edge to make sure it feeds reliably. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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