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cwalker3 · January 4, 2002, 05:33 AM

SKS' are prone to this problem and it is usually caused by the firing pin not being free to move inside of the bolt. When you shake the bolt, you should be able to hear the fring pin moving back and forth. If you don't hear it moving, take it apart and clean it. I have two and have never had the problem, but I pay particular attention to the bolt/firing pin when cleaning.

January 4, 2002, 05:33 AM	#24
cwalker3 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: Forest Hill, MD, USA Posts: 112	SKS' are prone to this problem and it is usually caused by the firing pin not being free to move inside of the bolt. When you shake the bolt, you should be able to hear the fring pin moving back and forth. If you don't hear it moving, take it apart and clean it. I have two and have never had the problem, but I pay particular attention to the bolt/firing pin when cleaning.