Newbie help

[Jauggie81 0]

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.

[Jauggie81 0]

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

[haugpatr 972]

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.

[cheeseybacon 10]

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/33836-modification-to-repair-fte-issues-on-saigas-with-blocked-gas-ports/

[Jauggie81 0]

All 3 gas ports are open and cleaned. Is this saying i need to make them bigger? Or start my polishing the bolt?

[Rctreadaway 4]

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.

[cheeseybacon 10]

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

[vulcan16 971]

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

[Jauggie81 0]

Thanks for the tips and please keep them coming. I want to have a flawless shotgun!!

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

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.

[zombiekilla 3]

thats how I broke mine in. put a couple hundred round through!