SKS question

[dragonfly22588]

Is there any way to gently drop the receiver on an SKS without causing a dry fire?

For example when I work the action I can use a snap cap and when the receiver goes forward and pushes the round into the chamber I can dry fire it but I can't get the round out. Every time I work the action it seems like it will result in a dry fire, is there another way?

[SVT-40]

Close action on empty chamber, and dry fire. That's the proper way to un cock a semi auto SKS.

[SVT-40]

The receiver does not move during the firing cycle. What moves are the bolt and bolt carrier.

[Redeyedrider]

The receiver does not move during the firing cycle. What moves are the bolt and bolt carrier.

On an SKS, are the bolt and bolt carrier also referred to as a "bolt carrier group" (when installed), like an AR? Just curious

[sitruc]

Make sure the firing pin channel is very clean or you can have a slamfire. Is that what you meant?

If your firing pin is locked in the forward position, there is a high likelyhood of a slamfire. Take a dummy round or spent round (empty cartridge free from powder and a projectile), put a layer of white-out on the primer, load spent round, drop the bolt. If there's a mark on the primer, then you'll know.

[81turbota]

On an SKS, are the bolt and bolt carrier also referred to as a "bolt carrier group" (when installed), like an AR? Just curious

I guess you could. You can call it whatever you want - group, assembly etc. it's separate parts like an AR. The SKS has serial numbered major components, bolt carrier and bolt being numbered themselves, they are usually referred to individually.

Dry firing an SKS is no problem. I don't encourage dry firing guns unnecessarily, but letting the hammer fall for storage/function check won't hurt a thing.

[Tere_Hanges]

On an SKS, are the bolt and bolt carrier also referred to as a "bolt carrier group" (when installed), like an AR? Just curious

No, never heard anyone refer to an sks bolt and carrier like that. Its not really necessary, bolt and carrier is clear enough.

[MarikinaMan]

Is there any way to gently drop the receiver on an SKS without causing a dry fire?

For example when I work the action I can use a snap cap and when the receiver goes forward and pushes the round into the chamber I can dry fire it but I can't get the round out. Every time I work the action it seems like it will result in a dry fire, is there another way?

[Skipper]

Put a Murray's firing pin in it

https://murraysguns.com/sks-firing-pins/

[Redeyedrider]

I guess you could. You can call it whatever you want - group, assembly etc. it's separate parts like an AR. The SKS has serial numbered major components, bolt carrier and bolt being numbered themselves, they are usually referred to individually.

I know anyone could call anything whatever they want. I was curious about the technical terminology, strictly from a curiosity/educational stand point.

Because technically speaking, on an AR when a bolt is installed onto the bolt carrier it's technically referred to as a bolt carrier group (BCG).

Being ignorant about the workings and parts of an SKS I was simply looking to educate myself with technical information in regards to the SKS.

[calwoodbutcher]

Put a Murray's firing pin in it

https://murraysguns.com/sks-firing-pins/

First thing to do when one gets an SKS is this.

[81turbota]

I know anyone could call anything whatever they want. I was curious about the technical terminology, strictly from a curiosity/educational stand point.

Because technically speaking, on an AR when a bolt is installed onto the bolt carrier it's technically referred to as a bolt carrier group (BCG)

Being ignorant about the workings and parts of an SKS I was simply looking to educate myself with technical information in regards to the SKS.

Im sorry if I came off as rude, what I meant by "calling it what you like" is any name you give it will be understood by others, even if they use different terminology.

But if we are getting technical, the US Army training circular from 1969 on Simonov rifles refers to individual components or "bolt and carrier" when referring to an assembly.

http://www.jgsales.com/manuals/SKS.pdf

[kcheung2]

Put a Murray's firing pin in it

https://murraysguns.com/sks-firing-pins/

First thing to do when one gets an SKS is this.

Yeah, that was one of the first things I did too (besides thoroughly cleaning the entire gun including the firing pin channel)

Then the 2nd thing I did was clean out the firing pin channel from the broken spring bits, and go back to the original firing pin. The springs they use aren't strong enough, both of the springs they included in the pack failed after a few hundred rounds.

[calwoodbutcher]

Been running one of these for years and well over 1k rounds with no issues. Oh crap that was before losing it all in a boating accident though.

[BrokerB]

That is hogwash in "needing a Murray's pin".
I personally have shot atleast 10,000 rounds through 3 personal sks...never a slamfire. I have shot about 3,000 through a sks type65 that was dunked in cosmoline. Once firing pin channel.is cleaned no issues . I find it incredible hard to see after a million plus sks produced, used in wars and civilian markets for last 60 years that somehow now its a needed physical change.

There is a post in calguns with a murray spring breaking inside the channel and it stuck the pin.

I dont a piston ar upper either so maybe that's why I believe its hogwash.