SKS disassembly and cleaning

[@Gooberwooba]

This is one of the best channels I have found. Straight to the point and great explanation!

[@mattsgaragediy]

Thanks, trying to keep it simple and to the point

[@dslife1]

Great job with this video. I’ve been around the sks for many years now, but for someone who is new to this rifle, this is the video you want to watch. Nice work 👍👍

[@mattsgaragediy]

Thanks!

[@bigbub2118]

Great videos i just recently found this channel. Everything is clear with good explanation

[@mattsgaragediy]

Thank you, recently did a complete SKS refinishing as well, check it out.

[@andrewc8450]

I pulled my sks out for the first time in a few years yesterday, and I had a problem where when I squeezed the trigger id hear a click but no bang. I noticed that the firing pin was barley making contact with the primers. The gun is very clean and in great shape, im assuming it has something to do with the firing pin or trigger mechanism? Any suggestions for me before i pull it apart and start looking for the problem?

[@mattsgaragediy]

Hmmmm, I am assuming that you have never had a problem with misfires before. Did you manually cycle the action and try a few shots? (just want to rule out bad ammo) If so I would look at the firing pin next, with the firing pin block removed you should easily hear the pin move /clink in the block when shaken back and forth. At this point you can also check that the pin protrudes out the end of the block. I would recommend removing the pin and giving it and the channel it moves in a good cleaning. My best guess at this point would be a bit of a buildup inside the firing block limiting free movement of the firing pin. Let me know if that fixes it.

[@andrewc8450]

@mattsgaragediy I removed it and cleaned it and cleaned it, everything was free moving. I notice that when I have the trigger mechanism out and manually release the hammer, sometimes it springs forward like it should and ther times it only half springs.

[@mattsgaragediy]

@@andrewc8450 oh that is strange, I haven't encountered that before. Give me a day or two, i will pull mine apart and see if I notice any obvious problem areas....no promises though

[@andrewc8450]

👍

[@mattsgaragediy]

@@andrewc8450 Hey Andrew, I pulled mine apart and don't see anything obvious. Do you have the original firing pin and hammer spring? Or have you changed them out for a Murray ping (or other aftermarket pin) and lighter hammer spring?

[@MIRONWORKER]

MATT,STILL AROUND?

[@mattsgaragediy]

Yep, what's up

[@MIRONWORKER]

TRIGGER GROUP NOT POPPING BACK IN,LITTLE BUTTON HAVING HARD TIME TO GO BACK THRU HOLE,OR? ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT COME TO YOUR MIND. THANKS

[@mattsgaragediy]

A couple things to check first off. I found a couple times that I did not have the front end of the trigger assembly quite in the right spot where it hinges, even slightly out of place seemed to cause me issues. This actually can be compounded by the mag not being quite seated correctly, if I remember correctly the mag not being seated properly (at the front)was usually the cause of the trigger assembly then also not snapping in. Next, make sure you have the rifle on a firm surface when you slap the trigger assembly, don't just hold it with your other hand. Lay it on a bench or across your legs and give it a good whack. Third if the rifle has not been apart a lot or recently, oil the button and work it with a punch to make sure it is not binding or causing extra resistance. Let me know if this helps

[@roberthawke349]

I own 4 SKS'S 2 YUGOSLAVIAN AND 2 CHINESE TO ME THESE FIREARMS CAN HANDLE WHAT EVER YOU THROW AT IT. AN THEY ARE EASY TO CLEAN. GREAT VIDEO

[@mattsgaragediy]

Thanks, hope you found it helpful. I agree, a very reliable firearm that just keeps going.