IWI Galil ACE 308 one shot wonder

Logs · February 6, 2023, 08:17 PM

EDIT 2/10/23..... Call IWI sending it back in for them to look at it. I cleaned it and made sure it was back together correctly. Took to indoor range and same issue won't eject....

Picked up a Galil ACE a few months ago and just found the time to try it out yesterday. I was using a Magpul magazine and Winchester White Box 7.62 ammo. Gun fires and bolt comes part of the way back, but case will not eject it. When I pull the handle back the empty case goes flying so I would think the extractor is okay. I took a video with my cell phone and you can see the bolt only come back about half of the way.

I reviewed the FAQ's on their website and one cause could be cleaning so I cleaned it up and will try again on Thursday. All the parts look fine I can't see anything that would be obvious.

Logs · February 20, 2023, 10:24 AM

Got a call from IWI and my rifle had a KNS adjustable piston installed so easy fix. Can't wait to get my rifle back and get back to the range.

MC 1911 · February 20, 2023, 12:05 PM

I'm curious..was it in there when you bought the rifle or did they install it?

Logs · February 21, 2023, 08:36 AM

Bought it used at a local shop for $1,200 with one mag. Waited a month to shoot it and couldn't get it to run. I cleaned it and it looked like a normal gas tube, but I thought is was not getting enough gas. Couldn't see any adjustments myself and everything on youtube shows is working great. I can say IWI customer service is TOP Notch. They have called me 4 times with updates and walked me through what they were looking at. Trying to get a factory piston just in case.

MC 1911 · February 21, 2023, 08:46 AM

I agree it's not getting enough gas which is why I asked about the KNS piston. No need for that in the Galil. Stick with the factory stuff & you shouldn't have any problems!

February 6, 2023, 08:17 PM	#1
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	IWI Galil ACE 308 one shot wonder EDIT 2/10/23..... Call IWI sending it back in for them to look at it. I cleaned it and made sure it was back together correctly. Took to indoor range and same issue won't eject.... Picked up a Galil ACE a few months ago and just found the time to try it out yesterday. I was using a Magpul magazine and Winchester White Box 7.62 ammo. Gun fires and bolt comes part of the way back, but case will not eject it. When I pull the handle back the empty case goes flying so I would think the extractor is okay. I took a video with my cell phone and you can see the bolt only come back about half of the way. I reviewed the FAQ's on their website and one cause could be cleaning so I cleaned it up and will try again on Thursday. All the parts look fine I can't see anything that would be obvious. __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER Last edited by Logs; February 10, 2023 at 06:53 AM.

February 20, 2023, 10:24 AM	#2
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Got a call from IWI and my rifle had a KNS adjustable piston installed so easy fix. Can't wait to get my rifle back and get back to the range. __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER

February 21, 2023, 08:36 AM	#4
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Bought it used at a local shop for $1,200 with one mag. Waited a month to shoot it and couldn't get it to run. I cleaned it and it looked like a normal gas tube, but I thought is was not getting enough gas. Couldn't see any adjustments myself and everything on youtube shows is working great. I can say IWI customer service is TOP Notch. They have called me 4 times with updates and walked me through what they were looking at. Trying to get a factory piston just in case. __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER

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February 20, 2023, 12:05 PM	#3
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	I'm curious..was it in there when you bought the rifle or did they install it?

February 21, 2023, 08:46 AM	#5
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	I agree it's not getting enough gas which is why I asked about the KNS piston. No need for that in the Galil. Stick with the factory stuff & you shouldn't have any problems!