Saiga 12 cycling issues

[vintagedude88]

All you need is this:

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/61900-paulys-glass-bolt-system/

And the Gunfixers / MD Arms plug and you'll never have to worry about it again.

[Sam .223]

after the ports are drilled be sure to look at the hole in the gas block itself, you'll more than likely need to enlarge and possibly reshape the hole, sometimes the ports will get covered up by the gas block after being enlarged and you'll need to tear it down again to fix that problem.

[ivsamhell]

after the ports are drilled be sure to look at the hole in the gas block itself, you'll more than likely need to enlarge and possibly reshape the hole, sometimes the ports will get covered up by the gas block after being enlarged and you'll need to tear it down again to fix that problem.

I shaped mine like a D(just squared out the area for the two holes), and ported the round end to a similar angle of the holes. Did it while it was off, just to be safe.

[bubbapug1]

I did the test at Burro today. 2 magazines of 5 rounds with wal-mart #8 winchester universal. The gun ran flawlessly. No hang ups, no mis feeds, no jams. I also took it apart and saw no apparent damage due to over gassing either. I thnk this fix is done.

I didn't open the main gas block hole even if it slightly covered one of three barrel holes. I could still get a dentist's pick into to it, and gas will find its way into the chamber even if it was covered as the pressure drop due to a slight obstruction would be miniscule.

All in all I'd say this was a successful fix and fun adventure. I can't wait to try it on buckshot when I get a private range. I didn't use buckshot at the public range as it would take out way too many target frames!!

So how is it running with the widdened ports?

BTW, 45 minutes only is pretty fast. Took me a lot more time to do mine but maybe that is because I was learning as I went and didn't have anyone sending me fancy how-to videos

Also, expect some break-in jams still even after correct port size, for the next few hundred rounds. Also if you start rapid firing, make sure you lean into it. The gun can jam if you let it push you back while firing light loadings.

[RLTW]

Ha... So my Video helped someone...Awesome!! (Sorry about the sound in the Vid)

Glad you found it and it helped you with your situation. Pass the word..

Question: Is your Saiga converted I didn't catch that.

Just so you know.. After firing a couple hundred rounds, remove the plug and clean out the gas ports. They will foul up..

If you have a stock gas plug keep it on the proper setting for the load your firing.. Over time on the wrong setting it will cause an ill effect on the rear trunnion.
Have a good one. Sean

I did the test at Burro today. 2 magazines of 5 rounds with wal-mart #8 winchester universal. The gun ran flawlessly. No hang ups, no mis feeds, no jams. I also took it apart and saw no apparent damage due to over gassing either. I thnk this fix is done.

I didn't open the main gas block hole even if it slightly covered one of three barrel holes. I could still get a dentist's pick into to it, and gas will find its way into the chamber even if it was covered as the pressure drop due to a slight obstruction would be miniscule.

All in all I'd say this was a successful fix and fun adventure. I can't wait to try it on buckshot when I get a private range. I didn't use buckshot at the public range as it would take out way too many target frames!!

[bubbapug1]

I bought some dentist picks at harbor Freight. I can easily use them on the gas port holes if the wads start to foul them out. I didn't notice any deposits in the gas assembly from my test. I will need to shoot at least 200 rounds to see how the fouling issues go. But the Saiga is not operational with no issues.

I am going to keep it stock from here out on.

Ha... So my Video helped someone...Awesome!! (Sorry about the sound in the Vid)

Glad you found it and it helped you with your situation. Pass the word..

Question: Is your Saiga converted I didn't catch that.

Just so you know.. After firing a couple hundred rounds, remove the plug and clean out the gas ports. They will foul up..

If you have a stock gas plug keep it on the proper setting for the load your firing.. Over time on the wrong setting it will cause an ill effect on the rear trunnion.
Have a good one. Sean