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Posted: 5/18/2010 2:53:14 PM EDT
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I had bought a new mag and some wolf ammo and went to the range. I encountered a new jam (with the new mag), I didnt stop to see what it was
and just cleared it and continued shooting. So today I removed my firing pin and attempted to recreate the problem and see if it was a mag problem or a feeding problem. Well what do you know I was able to do it again. And here is what happened. 
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Uploaded with ImageShack.us So what I figured out was that the mag would do this on the second to last round every time. What was happening is that the mag was out of spec and was holding the second to last round to low because there wasnt enough upward pressure on that second to last round. And so the bottom of the bolt would scim over the rim and catch the tapper, and cause the jam. I was pretty relieved because I had been having problems with this rifle and was worried that it was a feeding issue. I had never heard of this before and thought I would share. |
| Most likely the follower is rubbing on something when it's going into position to feed the next-to-last round. Take the floorplate off and let the spring out. Move the follower up and down to see if it hits anything or gets tighter at that spot. If you find anything, do a little sanding or dent removal, whatever, reassemble and use it. No sense in not fixing it. |
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Those mags are NOT milspec... that is why.. I agree. A huge percentage of semi-auto feeding issues are mag related. I'm not talking just about AKs but auto feeding firearms in general. One of the strong points of the AK system has always been the robust, almost indestructible, and highly reliable, original steel mil-spec magazines. Yeah, I know there are mil-spec mags that aren’t steel but that’s what I prefer. While things other than mags can cause feeding issues, and even mil-spec mags can sometimes be bad, you’ll greatly improve your odds of having reliable feeding if you’ll stick with them. |
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So just what brand is this problem Mag? It had a made in Bulgaria sticker on it. Im glad I only bought one. That is a COMMERCIAL mag made in Bulgaria. - Buy yourself some steel surplus euro mags. http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?cPath=32_34&products_id=2182 
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The only ones I like more are the red/orange bakelite mags.
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Most likely the follower is rubbing on something when it's going into position to feed the next-to-last round. Take the floorplate off and let the spring out. Move the follower up and down to see if it hits anything or gets tighter at that spot. If you find anything, do a little sanding or dent removal, whatever, reassemble and use it. No sense in not fixing it. I will try this Thanks |
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