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I only put about 20 rounds through my saiga 12 last weekend and noticed when cleaning that I had a good nick on the side of the piston. The only thing I did differently this time at the range was use a couple of rounds of 3 in magnum slugs. But I really only fired about 2 or 3 of them as they are too much for me in a 30 yd indoor range. Could the mag slugs have caused the piston to get damaged this way? I could not find any unusual debris or dents on the inside of the gas system. Is there any need to smooth it down now? Do I have an over gassed gun after my conversion? Appreciate comments and ideas.

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Seems unusual. Looks like it may have hit the lip at the back of the gas chamber. I would go in with a flashlight and check both sides.

 

Hows well is it secured to the bolt carrier? Do you have extra play there?

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