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Posted: 1/18/2009 5:43:39 PM EDT
| I have a like new gun but it wants to short stroke? Any help? |
| If it's a WASR-3, the more common problem is that too much was filed off the magazine catch when it was converted from low cap to high cap. This means the magazine sits too low. To verify that this is the problem load the magazine and cycle it by hand. First push the magazine as far up into the rifle as you can. Then pull it as far down as you can. If it feeds when the mag is pushed up but not when pulled down, you'll need to replace the magazine catch. |
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What kind of ammo are you using? Some types are known to be on the weak side, such as black box Wolf. If the rifle has a 5.56 chamber, I'd try some XM193.
Have you lubricated the rifle? Did you clean the rifle when you got it? It's possible there is debris clogging the gas port. |
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I am using the metal mag that was shipped with the gun I think. There is a generous amount of lubrication on the gun. One guy suggested that the gas block might be misaligned. Please look at the picture and let me know what you think. If it is misaligned can I 'tap' it into place? |
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how did you remove your gas block? i have a wasr with the same problem and am looking for anything to try to get my rifle to function properly. Remove the two pins holding it on with a hammer and punch. Be sure to support the barrel when you do this. It also wouldn't be a bad idea so saturate the block and pins with a good penetrating oil like Kroil before starting. |
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how did you remove your gas block? i have a wasr with the same problem and am looking for anything to try to get my rifle to function properly. Remove the two pins holding it on with a hammer and punch. Be sure to support the barrel when you do this. It also wouldn't be a bad idea so saturate the block and pins with a good penetrating oil like Kroil before starting. Or you could just use that little punch looking tool that comes with the cleaning kit. They call is a gas port scraping tool. |
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