Ak bolt question

[304tmt]

Tried googleing this, but on found some description that sounded like my issue but no pics to confirm. I will start to say I'm new to aks. But it looks like the back of the bcg is getting peened if that is the right word. The only think it contacts is the hammer from what I make of it. Is this normal? I'm assuming it is the rifle operates flawlessly. But considering I'm a mechanic I wouldn't want push rod looking like this. Haha. Thanks for the advice

[The Paper Pimp]

hm, doesn't look right at all. I would swap it out with another charging handle or taking it to a competent gunsmith if you aren't comfortable with swapping out the CH.

[AKSOG]

Looks like its taking a pounding on the rear trunnion or somewhere else at one point of its life. Do you see any contact marks on the rear trunnion? I would get a new return spring for starters. But I suspect it could be over gassed if its causing that much damage.

[MrPlink]

hm, doesn't look right at all. I would swap it out with another charging handle or taking it to a competent gunsmith if you aren't comfortable with swapping out the CH.

I dont even know where to begin with this fail of a post.

[The Paper Pimp]

instead of thread jacking and adding a meaningful contribution to the OPs question, why don't you enlighten us with your superior knowledge?

(go run and google it before anyone notices)

[nicoroshi]

That tab on the back of the carrier actually impacts the hammer on cycle (it doesn't touch the rear trunnion at all. Check it there's a cut out in the rear trunnion it fits into making it impossible to impact the trunnion in that location).
It is actually a safety feature that keeps the hammer from being able to hit the firing pin unless the bolt is locked into battery.
What you have is either an over gassed system or worn out recoil spring.
My guess is the latter.
Replace recoil spring. Brownells sells them, and they are quite easy to replace on the assembly (I.e. spring comes off recoil spring assembly so just replacing spring NOT the whole recoil spring assembly).

I dont even know where to begin with this fail of a post.

I agree with this assessment.
Please don't try to teach what you obviously do not understand.
It doesn't help anyone and doesn't help your credibility either.
It's perfectly alright to just read, and not post if you don't know.
It can be educational.

[Chaos47]

hm, doesn't look right at all. I would swap it out with another charging handle or taking it to a competent gunsmith if you aren't comfortable with swapping out the CH.

instead of thread jacking and adding a meaningful contribution to the OPs question, why don't you enlighten us with your superior knowledge?

(go run and google it before anyone notices)

First up its not a "charging handle" it is a bolt carrier.

(Second go google "ak bolt carrier tail battering")

[The Paper Pimp]

noted. thanks for the correction.

[SJgunguy24]

Is the top cover getting loose over time? If so then your gun is either undersprung, overgassed or a combo of both. Whichever it is you need to get it fixed. What's your location?

[AKEVERYDAY310]

Im interested in the answer, too lazy for google. His bolt carrier looks just like mine. So did my last Ak.

[Jayruta]

I agree with nico either overgassed or worn out recoil spring. More info on your akm would help narrow it down aswell.

[304tmt]

Im in Sacramento. Okay the spring is a easy fix. What would cause over gassing? And how do I adjust it.

I'm guessing possibly the gas port on the barrel is too big? Also is there a stronger spring I could get? And I need the whole assembly not just the spring?

[Jayruta]

Correct, if over gassed the gas port is drilled to large. Again more info on who built your gun or where you got it would help identify any issues.

[304tmt]

It's. Lancaster build on a non matching maadi kit. Before you say anything yes I have googled Lancaster aka lamecaster. Has about 500 rounds on the build.

[thedrickel]

It's. Lancaster build on a non matching maadi kit. Before you say anything yes I have googled Lancaster aka lamecaster. Has about 500 rounds on the build.

Ouch.