AK Bolt Cleaning/Disassembly/Assembly

[@derricktyler3897]

8 years later and still helping folks like me. Thank you for taking the time to make such a good video.

[@mattv2099]

despite taking 2 ak armorer courses and 1 ak building course and performing this operation numerous times, I still had to come back and refer to this vid. Thank you.

[@FierceMouse]

Just toss it in the dishwasher with your glocks

[@dennisritchie965]

Thats scary lol

[@dennisritchie965]

Try talking a cz po1 decocker apart! Lol

[@donaggie7]

You just demystified the bolt and extractor. Really well-done video. You are a natural teacher.

[@nsz85]

I live about an hour west of the cities out in the country. I grew up in the Cottage Grove area most of my life though. I know right where EP is! It is a pleasure to "e-meet" you, fellow Minnesotan!

[@nsz85]

I really appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching and I am glad that I could help :)

[@tonynorris1506]

I removed the firing pin detent on a Draco-C, and rather than it pushing out under pressure, i had to tap it out and now one end is bent. It tapped back in, although harder than before, but assuming I should order another one? Was first time of it being disassembled and a 1968 build. Now, the extractor removal went great, put in a polish spring to replace and it's launching the casings now on a dry cycle! (That's why I broke it down, to upgrade the extractor)

[@nsz85]

Thank you, I appreciate that. I do my best to make a quality video that can help others.

[@alwolf2325]

2021 and still one of the best bolt cleaning videos on YT.

[@nsz85]

Awesome! I am very glad to see that it was helpful. That is what I strive for in my videos, is to cover things in great detail so it can be as helpful as possible. Thank you very much for watching

[@jasonmccomas7220]

Amazing tutorial! Just brought my first AK home today and wanted to learn how the BCG is properly disassembled, cleaned and reassembled! Awesome video. This was so helpful.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

1:15 no, it's the part that pulls the casing out of the chamber. The part that ejects it is the ejector on the left side of the receiver which is built into it.

[@DougCampbell-i7o]

This was one of the best gun cleaning videos I have ever watched. Great video skills and excellent narrative on correct procedure. Thank you for solid work!

[@nsz85]

Awesome! I am glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@d2bergler]

Thanks for the video. I had been nervous about taking apart the bolt as my firing pin also is spring loaded. Not only did your video do a bang up job of walking me through it but I was also relieved to see how little gunk was in there.

[@johnnyjet6350]

Had problems with my Waffen Works milled AK74 purchased from AGS Armament. After first 5 rounds, the spent casing came only partially out of the chamber and then bolt & carrier continued to cycle and feed next round up against partially extracted round (jam). Had to use cleaning rod to get spent round out of chamber. This happened on each consecutive shot thereafter. Manual cycling was smoothe and with no problems. Completely disassembled , cleaned, and wire brushed extractor with bronze brush the bolt components. Reassembled bolt, finished cleaning rest of firearm and tested. Shot 3 10 round mags wiyh wolf and red army std ammo out of k var 10 R&D and tapco 10 round mags without any problems. Zeroed the weapon and then fined tuned the sights at 100 meters. Milled receiver is awesome with final 3 shot group 1.5 in at 100 meters right on bullseye using iron sights. No moe extraction problems. Very happy after I thought I had a major problem!

[@kenm8376]

Well there goes 11:45 of time that was NOT wasted. I came on looking for this exact information and there it was. And it is clear and concise. Thanks for making this video.

[@nsz85]

Well I certainly appreciate the sub and the support! Thank you! It was a pleasure to shoot with Destinee and I am glad you enjoyed the video her and I did together. What part of MN are you in?

[@ChrisUrsiny]

great informative vid sir, i do have one good recommendation when cleaning use fast drying brake cleaner instead of ballistol on the exterior and interior of the bolt, this will in my opinion get rid of 99.99% of all trace residue power/dirt and use an air gun to thoroughly remove any left over debris as well. also hit the firing pins angled tip part of the head where it locks up in the bolt face with a soft wire brush, this will keep firing pin as free floating as possible in the channel.

[@nsz85]

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas!

[@a.bodhichenevey1601]

I truly appreciate the scope of your expertise and professionalism delivering accurate and reliable data. Thanks. Keep up the great work!

[@dannylanzi5104]

Was a great video. Up close and very very clear. What other videos of firearms do u show. Thanks Danny

[@muhammadchad7333]

I followed you and cleaned my bolt for the first time in my life wow man it was really really dirty and very hard to move but after cleaning now its perfect and I learned from you to not oil the bolt inside! I was putting too much oil! Thank you alot for your video

[@TheSalsy1]

Great video. Great camera work. Thank you.

[@nsz85]

+TheSalsy1 Thanks!

[@nsz85]

It is in AK so it really does not matter if there is some on there, but I would suggest a bronze brush if you were to do it!

[@telethom4982]

nsz85, great instructional video as usual. Newb to AKs and really appreciate your excellent use of macro photography.

[@nsz85]

You are quite welcome. I am glad I could help!

[@USfoolsgold]

I know this video is now old, but great job! Excellent camera angles, lighting, sound, and tutorial.

[@philyarnell8386]

One of the best videos. Clear Concise and you ensure we, those that are watching to learn, understand and can see what you are doing. Also, thank you for not talking and talking with not teaching.

[@nsz85]

+Phil Yarnell You are welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@nsz85]

No problem! I always like knowing that I was helpful to people. Thank you for watching!

[@popdawg6536]

Followed your advice gave it one last try and got the pin out , thank you teacher

[@robertemanuel7664]

THANKS LOADS for a GREAT video! My firing pin dropped out after a decade or more and thousands of rounds with cleaning after every shooting session at the range - why is beyond me. No cotter pin ever dropped out of my AR bolt. But thank God the pin was on my table and, with the help of this video and its closeup photography -the best thing about it- I was able to get it back in as well as clean the extractor, too. Thanks again - closeup videos are the only ones that matter!

[@BaconSlayer69]

Ur bolt is probably defective a lemon

[@nsz85]

Yeah it never hurts to clean it! I am glad I could help

[@williamscott3444]

Absolute great how to video! Ive been needing to do this but was unsure how to. Your closeup shots were VERY helpful...Thanks mucho!

[@stratfreak76]

Awesome vid. I have been neglecting my ak bolt, now I can take care of it.

[@STLSNIPER]

I have had my WASR-10 for over 13+ years. First time I removed the firing pin to clean it and the channel. It was not too dirty but it is SPOTLESS now...!! Thanks for the video..!!

[@juanbaixeras6965]

Great video, very detailed which is what a video should be. You gave little tips that make a huge difference. Thanks.

[@TYOUNG0168]

Done! Bought a used Riley Defense AKM from a buddy. Found the firing pin wasn't dropping constantly. It was filthy. Took a few mins to align the retainer pin but I got it. Great vid... Thanks!

[@Northerner26]

Good video! I have PSL i have wanted to take the bolt apart in it to clean and have been worried how much tension the spring is under and the correct way of tear down and assembly so its good to finally know how to do it, thanks!

[@ETHRON1]

Working a friend's 74...thank you for this.

[@michaelremetz7043]

Thanks for a great instructive video. Just completed my AK build. I found your video very helpful. You really can find ANYTHING on KZbin. What a great country. Too bad I live in a sucky state for firearms (CT).

[@eric_brooks]

This channel is a national treasure

[@Lex5576]

A nicely done and informative video. Good close up camera work with no blurring. Thanks for posting.

[@nsz85]

You are welcome! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@pauloneyear9212]

Dude thank you I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to put this bolt and firing pin back together you saved me such a head ache thank you!

[@user-tr5vz8gn2u]

I fucked up somehow and the bolt came out after I put it back together and now I can’t get the bolt out the disassemble it again

[@weezusQL]

@@user-tr5vz8gn2u how do you even do that?

[@vmeyer0644]

Hey bro your video on the AK Bolt Cleaning and Disassembly was perfect. I for the first time cleaned my AK after about 3500 rnds. Wow was it nasty. Any way my appreciation comes from your time and quality of video with excellent commentary. I searched many videos for this and some had what I was looking for and some ran a little funny....just might be me......The video was perfect thanks again and happy New Year my friend. Vince

[@nsz85]

It is an AK so there are loose tolerances which is why it is so reliable! Perfectly normal and as long as it shoots OK you have nothing to worry about :)

[@WestCoastFront]

Great video, lighting and details are on point. I'm a new AK guy and on my first breakdown I sprayed it with oil solvent. So I definitely need to take it apart and clean.

[@biblesnbarbells]

Thank you for the demo and tutorial. This will really help. Anthony.

[@nsz85]

No worries! just use a little bit of oil (A LITTLE BIT) and use a small hammer with the punch to assist you with getting it in.

[@nsz85]

Thank you! I appreciate the nice comment!

[@numbertoopencil55]

This is the BEST video on this subject, thank you so much for your work. Great quality and great demonstration! Cheers!

[@bangore]

Awesome video. Nice camera work with the close ups.

[@ripclaunch9732]

Awesome instructionional vid !! My pin was basically stuck and had major issues with ejections.. now it's just sweet!!! actually all your viedos are great!! keep em going...

[@roul3688]

Excellent video with clear closeups. Thank you!

[@uuzoo]

I just purchased a Zastava M70 AK, and this video is excellent. It explains very well. Thank you very much.

[@ExpatGringo]

Excellent, very helpful. So many youtubers with severe ADHD rush through these disassembly vids and leave people scratching their heads. Would you recommend using compressed air to finish the process to remove anything left over and to also help ensure the insides are dry? Thanks so much!

[@benjaminbrentano7145]

your videos are allways the most informative and easiest to follow. the other don't come close. thank you

[@ratobrasileiro4747]

great, thanks a lot. just a quick tip, i would wear gloves of a different color, maybe blue or something. the gun parts being black as well, it would give a bit more contrast. thanks again.

[@tankweeb9425]

Does anyone else find watching this AK bolt being cleaned strangely therapeutic.

[@nsz85]

The Absolutioninist ;-)

[@bradleyrosson5213]

The Absolutioninist Voluntaryist Cleaning my AK is EXTREMELY therapeutic! This is my rifle, there are many like it, but this one is mine....(lol)

[@fernandorosales4569]

Yes

[@DavidGonzalez-pz2xk]

YESSSSSSS!!!! 😂

[@geniusmarcsays2434]

@@nsz85 why do you need to clean the extractor? ... i can't really remove it, it seems stuck

[@To_Arms]

Great instructional video. I noticed that your bolt was cut smooth, compared to my century arms bolt. It looked like a grade school kid was learning how to operate the lathe. Thank you again for such detailed information.

[@nsz85]

+Tim Martinez You are welcome

[@nsz85]

You are welcome!

[@lamborghininess]

Very helpful! My firing pin and its retention pin fell out while I was cleaning. Good to know the retention pin only needs to be flush with the top part of the bolt there. Thank you!!!!

[@mattv2099]

Awesome, just cleaned a nasty bolt/pin. Thanks for the great vid!

[@nsz85]

You're welcome :)

[@staggdegraaff1531]

I've put over 6000 rounds thru my ak and never cleaned it until my brother who has 22 years in the army and ran the arms room asked to see it and I broke it down and couldn't believe how dirty it is and still worked perfectly. Then he proceeded to clean every bit of it. Personally I want to see how far it would go before jamming. And it never did.

[@Jeffro63utube]

You my friend, are a great teacher. Thanks for putting so much thought into this. You nailed it. Jeff IFA

[@maineiacacres]

Nicely done sir. Now I feel confident to DCA my bolt.

[@nsz85]

Thank you for subbing and I am glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@sbreheny]

Very helpful especially in the orientation of the larger pin and the firing pin.

[@Ret2Play]

Excellent video! Very detailed instructions. I’m new to AK platform and after cleaning my new M70 after first range trip, noticed the firing pin was sticking a lil. I’ll try cleaning to see if that resolves the issue.

[@nsz85]

I am glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching :)

[@Dougwrench]

Thanks for the detailed instruction. I just purchased a MAK-90 and will follow your steps after getting some supplies.

[@jamesrains4303]

this is w awesome went and put a couple hundred rounds through my ak yesterday. cleaned it today and the firing pin fell out put it back in and the bolt wouldnt go back in i knew something was wrong because the firing pen never came out before and the bolt always went back together no problems. i have never taken my bolt apart because its an AK lol. i did a serch on youtube your video came up first watched it and was able to figure out the problem pen holding the firing pen was wore out replaced it and put it back together thanks for the video helped me out 100 percent

[@larrymiller5253]

Very nice. Straight to the point with only the necessary hyperbole. Nothing worse than having a punch block full of pins and a wayward spring traveling under my bench and having ng to listen to how weapons developed over time...forty minutes later, still no info...big thanks dude. PS I hit the subscribe button

[@joelestey4755]

Thanks for doing the vid. Shooting yesterday the firing pin retaining pin broke resulting in firing pin exiting the carrier and jamming the rifle. Needed to see details of bolt disassembly so again, much thanks

[@michaelsteve]

This was extremely helpful. Very well done, excellent up close camera work.

[@Chayonray]

Extremely informative. About to disassemble the bolt on a new AK I have not shot yet (my first AK) so that I can document the initial condition of the surfaces as well as headspace the bolt with Go and No-Go gauges. as a benchmark for my progressive use of the gun.

[@Chayonray]

Thank you!

[@nsz85]

You are welcome!

[@nsz85]

I am glad you found it helpful :)

[@brian021475]

Your AK videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

[@genericwhitemale1114]

My extractor broke on the 31st round I put through my RAK.. This video helped me. I know the AR platform since I was in the military and shot M4s but the AK, I'm still learning.

[@michaelharvey2986]

awesome instructional man thank you

[@r0902716]

Is there any value to polishing the surfaces of the parts contacting other parts of the action? I noticed that at 9:38 the facing surface looks pretty rough! Great video! Thanks

[@DrFrige]

Another vote for a great video. Thanks!

[@nsz85]

Thank you and you're welcome :)

[@amandasturino8194]

Just watched your video- thanks for making it. Got a PSA GF5 with alg trigger and getting light primer strikes......think I might need to change/replace the firing pin. Thanks again.

[@AirdaleSpookandMP]

Superb instructions. Thank you.

[@nsz85]

+Bob Scott You are welcome :)

[@Quality_Guru]

Terrific job at explaining what to do and what look out for.

[@splitefire311]

Great video! Step by step lots of help, thanks!

[@richardescareno2433]

Very helpful. I didn't know you could take that apart for extra cleaning. Thank you.

[@nsz85]

Thank you, and you are quite welcome. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@bjolly8924]

Thanks so much for the concise and direct instructional video with no BS and meaningless chatter about other things aside from the task at hand. 💯👍

[@OldrichKotas]

Thank you for the video! Pardon my ignorance, why do you suggest to keep bolt face & tunnel dry? For the lubricant attracting dirt to stuck and impede the function?

[@james-ei7ku]

Awesome video, very helpful and the clarity is great! Thank you.

[@nsz85]

+james 727 I am happy to have helped!

[@whatupgovna]

SUBBED u got the best way of explaining and articulating things aswell as good camera angling and visibility so i can actually see wtf ur even showing us lol

[@vegasbob007]

Excellent video .Much appreciated .

[@johnburnard6873]

Thank you --- your video popped up and it was exactly my guns issue. Stripped down the carrier, cleaned as described, finished with a great shooting gun/

[@nsz85]

Keep shooting it and break it in! PEW PEW PEW! Make sure that you are not over lubricating your bolt, and leave your firing pin dry. AK's really do not need much lubrication.

[@Drew4078]

Any ideas on how to get my pin out? It seems pretty stuck and I don't want to force it. I tried spraying it down with balistol and kinda soaking it with the balistol but it still won't budge. I really need to get it cleaned so any info on how to get this pesky pin out without damaging the bolt or pin would be greatly appreciated. Great video though.

[@nsz85]

A very light coat of oil to prevent rust is just fine.

[@theDoubleA1245]

Sometimes AK's may not like hollow points, usually they do fine though. My MAK 90 runs em great, never had a jam ever. Some people file down the feed ramp to help prevent feeding problems as well, I would suggest looking at a video of this if nothing else works.

[@Shaun1440]

Very good and basic video with no excessive nonsense.

[@Obituary1306]

Awesome, I got everything back together. Thanks for you help, I appreciate it!

[@joegrind849]

Grate video broke my firing pit today and have to replace. This make it so easy for me next time I definitely pull it apart and clean it