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Posted: 10/20/2016 8:37:16 PM EDT
Okay, I made a mistake. I left my AK in the basement for a couple weeks, and the humidity and moisture caused some light surface rust. But the worst part is that the bolt was shut (On an empty chamber). Now the bolt won't release and cycle. I've tried to rack it but can't, and even took a mallet to it carefully. I'm kind of at a lose of what to do next. I tried some break free on it, and am letting it sit for a bit.
What would you guys suggest I do? |
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Posted: 10/20/2016 8:47:03 PM EDT
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Hit it harder. Seriously.
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Posted: 10/20/2016 9:10:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By finnfan:
Hit it harder. Seriously. I figured that was the case, I just wanted to make sure before I broke something. |
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Posted: 10/20/2016 9:17:20 PM EDT
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Soak it with oil?
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Posted: 10/20/2016 9:53:59 PM EDT
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I've had to stomp an AK bolt or two to the rear, although with a live round in the chamber I might be inclined to use a mallet, or at least be REALLY careful not to shoot myself.
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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:29:55 PM EDT
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Kick the changing handle aand pour some oil down the barrel and let it soak
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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:31:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VIP3R]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By finnfan:
Hit it harder. Seriously. He is right you know. My old POS Ak had a round stuck in the chamber. Smacked the bitch (charging handle) and it flew right out. 
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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:38:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JFarley: Okay, I made a mistake. I left my AK in the basement for a couple weeks, and the humidity and moisture caused some light surface rust. But the worst part is that the bolt was shut (On an empty chamber). Now the bolt won't release and cycle. I've tried to rack it but can't, and even took a mallet to it carefully. I'm kind of at a lose of what to do next. I tried some break free on it, and am letting it sit for a bit. What would you guys suggest I do? Take foot and stomp on charging handle. |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:53:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ruger556boy: Kick the changing handle |
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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:55:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheRealSundance:
Take foot and stomp on charging handle. Ta da! |
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Posted: 10/21/2016 5:58:41 AM EDT
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I would take a 2×4 and hit the charging handle. Also place the butplate on a 2x4 to protect the metal. If it's a beater just kick the handle.
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Posted: 10/21/2016 11:17:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheRealSundance]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterPX: Ta da! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterPX: Originally Posted By TheRealSundance: Take foot and stomp on charging handle. Ta da!  |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 11:29:39 AM EDT
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Lube it with ATF and smack it open
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Posted: 9/11/2021 12:35:55 PM EDT
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I've had to hit this funny monkey before, pour lube down the barrel and on the bolt, anywhere you can, put the stock on the ground, barrel facing up, safety off and stomp the charging handle. do not wear crocs when you do this, the charging handle will punch through the bottom. don't ask me how I know
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