Little help with my new rifle. M70AB in the Clinton area.

[chunkee]

Hello,

I just got an underfolder (m70AB). I have never owned an AK and am not certain of the bolt/slide action, it seems as though it catches just a bit, but again, i am no expert and am asking if someone can help me by taking a look with me. I also have a new Eotech 512 on my AR that I could use some assitance getting sited properly. I shoot at Norris if anyone in the are could help. As always, it is much appreciated. I am eager to put a few through this underfolder.

Thanks a bunch. And Happy Holidays.

JC

[Garufa]

There's not much to an AK. Load up a magazine, pull bolt back to chamber a round and fire. There is no bolt stop so it does not hold open on last round.

[chunkee]

Hi Garufa...I thought you would chime in, glad you did. I guess to be more specific, when pulling it all the way back slowly it seems to hang. When doing it like you are in battle or (lock and load), it works fine. Also, my bolt does stay open on the last round. It has a Yugo magazine. Just would like some help and knowledge transfer. Have a great holiday Garufa, and thanks for replying. Your avatar always makes me laugh..

jC

[Garufa]

My Yugo SKS has a little drag on the bolt too and does not fully close when manually cycliing and easing it down. Works fine in action however.

Merry Christmas back at ya.

[Krull]

There is nothing wrong with it ....go shoot the crap out of it. Clean it real good first though. Some yugo mags will hold the bolt open on the last round. True yugo mags have a bolt hold. I got mine here

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/p/ak-47-steel-30-round-yugo-magazines-with-bolt-hold-open-/products_id/1454?SID

Edited December 24, 2010 by Krull

[Guest bkelm18]

AKs are pretty close to idiot proof. If it cycles by hand, it's good.

[1gewehr]

When you slowly cycle an AK, the bolt may 'catch' for a bit when it goes over the hammer. This is normal, and nothing to be concerned about. If you pull the bolt fully to the rear and release it, it should go completely forward without stopping. As long as it does that, your rifle is fine.

[Jon_L]

Every AK I've ever owned/shot did the same. You're good to rock, sir.