Jauggie81 0 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hi, im a newbie to the forum and did all the research i could before deciding to post. My question is and reading the other posts is...auto plug installed and not cycling 7 1/2 loads at all but does cycle heavy 4 shot. From reading, i need to drill the gas ports a little...so the question is, how do i get the barrel off to do this? Any help and advice is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jauggie81 0 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Even with the factory plug on setting 2 it wouldnt cycle. Didnt look like the bolt was even going back all the way. I read that polishing the bolt will help so i will knock that out on my next day off but im assuming im not getting enough gas. There is 3 holes already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Check to make sure all three ports actually are drilled into the barrel, try a paperclip to make sure they aren't only partially drilled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseybacon 10 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/33836-modification-to-repair-fte-issues-on-saigas-with-blocked-gas-ports/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jauggie81 0 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 All 3 gas ports are open and cleaned. Is this saying i need to make them bigger? Or start my polishing the bolt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rctreadaway 4 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I would throw in a booster puck before hacking up your barrel. Others will advise against it but i'd rather make the system more efficient than force it to work unnecessarilly hacking up perfectly good parts. Also polish the bolt/hammer/carrier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseybacon 10 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) Personally, I'm having my bolt polished by Pauly first. The action on my gun is loaded with friction, kinda reminded me of a unsynchronized tractor-trailer transmission. :-p Polishing and friction reduction allows the gun to make the best of whatever gas you do have. Unless it is obvious you have undersized/obstructed/missing gas ports, it is easier to try polishing first before before performing surgery. I actually tried to remove my gas block but the pins that were holding it on the barrel were a MAJOR biiiiiotch. They are way worse than the pins on FSB on my AR15 were (which were extremely stubborn, but still a walk in the park by comparison). I eventually gave up and put the gun back together. If polishing doesn't solve my problems I'll launch another assault on the gas block again. Edited November 11, 2011 by cheeseybacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) Some of the S12's need a break in period. Option A A couple hundred rounds of high brass seem to work for most. Downside....costly and hard on the shoulder. Option B Hand cycle the bolt about 200 times, and don't baby it. Pull back and let it slam hard. This helps breaking in the weapon. Can be done at home without going to the range. Downside......hard as hell on the hands. Wear gloves. Others will chime in with more tips. CSS low brass reliability kit might also help. Edited November 11, 2011 by Jetmech Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jauggie81 0 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the tips and please keep them coming. I want to have a flawless shotgun!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the tips and please keep them coming. I want to have a flawless shotgun!! Like this one? This one has all factory springs and puc. I have done a lot of work to it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zombiekilla 3 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 thats how I broke mine in. put a couple hundred round through! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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