bcmsaiga 8 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hey guys I notice my saiga bolt on the rear where the locking lugs are have no finish and the rifle has not been fired yet it is brand new. is this normal for there to be no finish on the rear of the locking lugs on the bolt where it locks into the trunnion? just curious. its a brand new saiga should i have to worry about checking the headspace, and if the headspace was off what would be the signs of this. thank you so much for your help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't quote me here, but that's probably how the bolt is headspaced - by grinding the locking lugs to fit the trunnion. Presumably this was done after the bolt was finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 If it came straight from the factory, I wouldn't worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcmsaiga 8 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 It did come strait from the factor but has been sittin on the shelf for months, probobly from people rackin' th action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcmsaiga 8 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 here is a pic of the lugs. again this is brand new and unfired. When I cycle the bolt without the recoil spring in it kind of hangs up just ever so slightly when going into battery. probly because its new. it seems like it was grinded at factory to adjust tight headspace maybe..i dont know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcmsaiga 8 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 anybody? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I don't really see anything wrong. The bolt rotates into battery, and is likely making contact with the locking lugs of the trunnion. I doubt they ground the bolt to headspace it. And when you're cycling the action, let it fly home and don't baby it. And if you do ride the bolt home, expect resistance throughout its cycle. There is nothing wrong with your rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcmsaiga 8 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 i used a peice of .003 thick aluminum tape to the head of the cartridge and the bolt would not lock up on most of the 20 bullets unless i really forced it. no headspace gauges so this is all i have. some of you saw my pic of my brand new saiga 5.45 bolt and it looks like the rear of the lugs were machined to adjust headspace. i would just take it and shoot it but i live in komifornia and am waiting my 10 day wait and my friend let me do the check. what do you guys think about this. thank you for your time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 All Saiga's are test fired at the factory. You should have gotten a QC buy off page in the owners booklet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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