SKS won’t chamber a .223 round, idiot reveal yourself!

[slap shot]

Took out my SKS last weekend after it had been sitting a while and had a problem I’ve never had before. Rounds will not chamber. Here’s a pic of far they’ll go.


looked like a line of some type of buildup in there, but it’s hard to get a picture. Tried some Hoppe’s with a brass brush and the a mop with some lapping compound and a drill after doing some research on clearing any fouling. Also I guess there’s the possibility of a stuck split case but even with a good light it’s hard to tell. Having made zero progress I figured I’d throw it out for suggestions here.

attempted to get a pic of the chamber.

 

[oldguy68]

I know it's going to sound like I'm making fun of you.
But are you sure that's not a .308 Winchester round?

Your rifle is a bit dirty.
But it's not filthy.
Try a shot of brake cleaner or a 7.62 chamber brush.

SKS rifles are extremely reliable and take a ton of abuse.

 

[daekken]

Ammo will chamber in another 7.62x39 rifle I presume?

 

[ToddDubya]

Buildup from the lacquer coated steel cases?

 

[ToddDubya]

I know it's going to sound like I'm making fun of you.
But are you sure that's not a .308 Winchester round?

Beat me to it.

 

[slap shot]

Nope, I don’t even own a 308 or any ammo. It’s 7.62 x 39 of which I’ve shot a ton. Wolf or Tulammo probably. I’m thinking laquer buildup. Maybe some kroil?

 

[slap shot]

Ammo will chamber in another 7.62x39 rifle I presume?

yeah, the one that originally got stuck actually had an indentation at the point of contact

 

[eboos]

Hard to tell from those pictures, but it looks like you might have the neck of a split case stuck in the chamber. With the taper of a 7.62x39 case, I doubt a little buildup would lead to the round not chambering by that much.

 

[slap shot]

I know it's going to sound like I'm making fun of you.
But are you sure that's not a .308 Winchester round?

Your rifle is a bit dirty.
But it's not filthy.
Try a shot of brake cleaner or a 7.62 chamber brush.

SKS rifles are extremely reliable and take a ton of abuse.

it’s mostly dirty because of the Hoppe’s and lapping compound I’m using. Has been 100% reliable until now

 

[slap shot]

Hard to tell from those pictures, but it looks like you might have the neck of a split case stuck in the chamber. With the taper of a 7.62x39 case, I doubt a little buildup would lead to the round not chambering by that much.

im thinking this too as it’s a hard stop at that point. Just hard to be sure as it’s not brass. Seen a few techniques for removing it so maybe time to try one

 

[eboos]

yeah, the one that originally got stuck actually had an indentation at the point of contact

Where is the indentation on the round? Trace that back to the cause.

 

[slap shot]

It’s at the lip that I can’t seem to capture in a picture but I can see a ring

 

[eboos]

Do you have a dental hook, o-ring hook, or something else that could gently hook the front of any stuck case?

 

[slap shot]

Holy sheep shit!!!

I just grabbed the ammo box for a pic and I feel like the biggest idiot. It’s wolf .223 and I don’t even remember buying it.
Thanks for the replies.


This is the problem of having 6 ARs and only ak type rifle. I guess it could have been worse.

 

[Deleted member 67409]

Holy sheep shit!!!

I just grabbed the ammo box for a pic and I feel like the biggest idiot. It’s wolf .223 and I don’t even remember buying it.
Thanks for the replies.

You trying to throw hot dogs down the hallway?

 

[ToddDubya]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA.

Should I bookmark this for the "AR won't chamber a round" thread later this summer when you jam a 7.62x39 in the chamber?

 

[slap shot]

You trying to throw hot dogs down the hallway?

too much excitement for the July 4th military shoot. Lol.

 

[slap shot]

At least it led to a full disassembly and cleaning for this one

 

[looser38]

Holy sheep shit!!!

I just grabbed the ammo box for a pic and I feel like the biggest idiot. It’s wolf .223 and I don’t even remember buying it.
Thanks for the replies.

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This is the problem of having 6 ARs and only ak type rifle. I guess it could have been worse.

Problem solved.
We all make mistakes, yes, all!!!
I was thinking something along those lines, the chamber appeared fine from what I could see.

 

[Picton]

This is the problem of having 6 ARs and only ak type rifle. I guess it could have been worse.

I can think of six solutions for that problem, and they all involve the classifieds.

Meanwhile, let us know when you get that case neck clawed out.

 

[greencobra]

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[slap shot]

I can think of six solutions for that problem, and they all involve the classifieds.

Meanwhile, let us know when you get that case neck clawed out.

i already did that before moving north. These are all new builds last 2 years.

 

[eboos]

I can think of six solutions for that problem, and they all involve the classifieds.

Meanwhile, let us know when you get that case neck clawed out.

But how many uppers does he have? I hear there is a buying craze on uppers. If only I could find one for sale...

 

[Broc]

You put a .223 in an SKS ... the Gods are going to be pissed off.

 

[45collector]

That's pretty funny.
Although I'm an idiot who brings .380, 9x18 and 9x19 pistols to the range all at once on occasion. So I shouldn't talk.

 

[ToddDubya]

I know it's going to sound like I'm making fun of you.
But are you sure that's not a .308 Winchester round?

Your rifle is a bit dirty.
But it's not filthy.
Try a shot of brake cleaner or a 7.62 chamber brush.

SKS rifles are extremely reliable and take a ton of abuse.

This dumb idiot didn't even consider it was .223? Sheesh.

 

[drgrant]

Another reason to not use cheap steal case 223, ever.

At least it wasn't a 5.45 x 39 in a 5.56 chamber... them sumbitches get STUCK.

 

[drgrant]

That's pretty funny.
Although I'm an idiot who brings .380, 9x18 and 9x19 pistols to the range all at once on occasion. So I shouldn't talk.

The best is at the beginning (as a new shooter) when you do stupid shit like dump loose rounds on a paper plate and they get mixed up. "Why didnt my gun cycle?" oh, f***"

 

[Radtekk]

Just assembled my first 300 Blackout. Takes the same mags (duh) as my "regular" AR's. Makes me REALLY glad I bought these for the mags, thinking I may get an engraved dust cover also...

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[45collector]

The best is at the beginning (as a new shooter) when you do stupid shit like dump loose rounds on a paper plate and they get mixed up. "Why didnt my gun cycle?" oh, f***"

I made all kinds of dumba$$ mistakes in the early years of gun owning.
Forgot the range key/ tag.
Brought the wrong ammo for the gun/s I brought.
Forgot trigger lock/ case keys.
Brought the correct gun and ammo combo, but the wrong magazines.
Brought a case of clays, two boxes of 12g, and the manual clay thrower and left the damn shotgun in the safe.
I'm sure there's plenty I've forgot.