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Polishing rails to make action more smooth?
4/16/2012 2:01:53 PM
Is there any type of sanding/polishing of the rails on an AK that will make it more smooth (eliminating burrs)?
Your thoughts on how to reduce friction in the action?
Your thoughts on how to reduce friction in the action?
4/16/2012 2:12:49 PM
I suggest firing the weapon excessively.
Seriously.
Seriously.
4/16/2012 3:27:57 PM
I have a WASR that was really rough when I got it. I polished the rails and the bolt carrier (where it contacts the rails) and it's noticeably smoother now.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
4/16/2012 3:50:54 PM
Originally Posted By plouffedaddy:
I have a WASR that was really rough when I got it. I polished the rails and the bolt carrier (where it contacts the rails) and it's noticeably smoother now.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/tiffani33/Guns/IMAG0908.jpg
I have a WASR that was really rough when I got it. I polished the rails and the bolt carrier (where it contacts the rails) and it's noticeably smoother now.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/tiffani33/Guns/IMAG0908.jpg
Do you have pics of the rails? Basically you just sanded the finish and metal until it was really smooth?
I'm concerned with the bolt not lining up with the barrel if I sand too much.
I know shooting it a ton will help, but I won't be able to get to the range for a while so I'd like to skip dealing with a gritty action if I can help it.
4/16/2012 4:50:09 PM
IF you're going to try this I wouldn't use sanding paper, it's too aggressive IMO. Use either an extra fine flat honing stone or just a dremel with a felt pad and compound. Stop as soon as you get the finish off and see metal. You do not want to mess up these parts or remove any metal. I'd use a flat stone as it will help ensure you're aplying even pressure and don't create an high or low areas.
I personally wouldn't do it unless you know there are burrs that are causing the action to hang up and even then be very cautious. If you mess the rails up you'll be replacing the receiver.
I personally wouldn't do it unless you know there are burrs that are causing the action to hang up and even then be very cautious. If you mess the rails up you'll be replacing the receiver.
4/16/2012 6:17:48 PM
Originally Posted By plouffedaddy:
Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
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Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
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Isn't shooting a gun the point of having one ?
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4/16/2012 11:46:33 PM
Originally Posted By BigAKFan:
Do you have pics of the rails? Basically you just sanded the finish and metal until it was really smooth?
I'm concerned with the bolt not lining up with the barrel if I sand too much.
I know shooting it a ton will help, but I won't be able to get to the range for a while so I'd like to skip dealing with a gritty action if I can help it.
Originally Posted By plouffedaddy:
I have a WASR that was really rough when I got it. I polished the rails and the bolt carrier (where it contacts the rails) and it's noticeably smoother now.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/tiffani33/Guns/IMAG0908.jpg
I have a WASR that was really rough when I got it. I polished the rails and the bolt carrier (where it contacts the rails) and it's noticeably smoother now.
Bot, as the above poster said––shooting it a lot will yeild the same results. Of course, ammo is expensive and polishing compound is cheap. Your choice.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/tiffani33/Guns/IMAG0908.jpg
Do you have pics of the rails? Basically you just sanded the finish and metal until it was really smooth?
I'm concerned with the bolt not lining up with the barrel if I sand too much.
I know shooting it a ton will help, but I won't be able to get to the range for a while so I'd like to skip dealing with a gritty action if I can help it.
Do not polish top rails or any rails on your AK. Do not polish carrier slots either.
Carrier does not glide smoothly on rails, it hops like a jackrabbit.
Any such polishing will do nothing for smooth ride of the carrier, absolutely nothing.
You may remove the sharp edges of rails where the trim die trimmed it with fine abrasive file (stone file).
Break the edges so they do not cut your fingers. No more.
Check the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh-Pd0vOdKA
4/17/2012 12:33:07 AM
Originally Posted By Richard257:
You may remove the sharp edges of rails where the trim die trimmed it with fine abrasive file (stone file).
Break the edges so they do not cut your fingers. No more.
You may remove the sharp edges of rails where the trim die trimmed it with fine abrasive file (stone file).
Break the edges so they do not cut your fingers. No more.
I was going to say that but, this guy beat me to it.
Edit; More snipping.
4/17/2012 1:21:13 AM
or put it into a tumbler, i think thats what krebs does to dehorn the parts.. the file it down real nice then tumble it for a while.. every piece goes through that and i can notice it, even on my older 2003 model
