richct76 0 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Well, brought my new addition to the property today and it failed miserably. After spending some time getting the MD 20 and Pro Mag to lock in it was off to go blast some quick rounds before dinner with the Mrs. and have a little fun after a work week of hell. It might be the ammo - Remington Sport Shot 2 3/4- but not one shot cycled on either 1 or 2 setting. I stripped the weapon down and was able to see all 3 holes on the gas port, so that doesn't seem to be the issue and not even the stock 5 round mag would work, so I am hoping it's the ammo ---------Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am into this weapon for close a $1k with all the bells and whistles and can't get more than a shot off at a time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigcec1 72 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 So is this a stock Saiga ? and what type of ammo realy lite load ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigcec1 72 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Here are a few Topics that might help you http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=33836 http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=20234 http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showto...mp;&do=findComment&comment=339755 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goingpro 2 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 man, i sure want to see what the cause of this is! that sucks! best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
necromancer 0 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 I think I heard somewhere that the low brass 1oz is to light of a load so it just might be the ammo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 You could see three (3) ports, but did you actually use a pick and check them to see if they're clear? Hmmmm, how light is that shell, 1oz & 2 1/2 drams, or, 1 1/8oz & 3 drams? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigcec1 72 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yes be shureto check the gas ports with a pick good light and mirror if you have one that small :} but more than likly you are having an issue with a lite load Ive had the same problem some of the links i have posted will help solve these problems and mabie an updated gas plug and you can always use a liter spring http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showto...mp;#entry341089 < like this here I have done this mod also its not hard just pull the cover pull the front spring off and replace it with the lighter one I have dont most of these mods and I run some of the OLD winchester 7/8Oz shot and it cycles just fine I dont think they make loads that light any more but I had alot stockpiled up but any thing I put in the chamber it will cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Try some hot loads and see if they feed. I concur with the others, it sounds like low gas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 OP - No. you didnt buy a dud. do a few checks, and then if there is still a major problem, do feel free to contact Cadiz Gun Works, free of charge..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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