r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jan 29 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/wlit1007 Jan 31 '23

New x95 owner here. Took the rifle out for a little fun ( it was cleaned and lubed prior) and noticed it was very inconsistent with picking up the next round in the mag and loading It into the chamber and sometimes won't leave the bolt open after the last round. I've tried different ammo all 5.56 not .223 as well as magpul gen 3 mags and standard steel mags. Contacted iwi and told me it could be a mag issue or a gas issue but that the magpuls should run fine in it. Has anyone experienced this or have any tricks to get it working properly before I send it to someone? Thanks in advance.

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u/RydNightwish Jan 31 '23

I think the issue might be in your magwell. If the bolts not closing and its not feeding properly then its possible your mags are not seating properly. To check for a gas system issue you should try different settings based on ammo type. Also (at a range) try loading one round into the chamber and closing the bolt over it to make sure your bolt is fine. Then do the same with each mag 1 round, fire and see. Keep note of which mags it happens with, if it repeats and if you can, try them in a different rifle.

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u/wlit1007 Jan 31 '23

Thanks for the tip. I'll try that with all my mags. Unfortunately, the gas system isn't adjustable with the 5.56 setup only the .300 blackout, I think.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '23 edited Jan 31 '23

Make sure the charging handle isn't hitting your support hand, and make sure you're not riding it forward when chambering a round. Rip that bitch like you mean it. If it gets knocked around a bit, it won't fully go into battery

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u/wlit1007 Jan 31 '23

Charging handle seems finicky for a combat gun, but I'll be sure to keep my hand away from it when in use. I'm definitely guilty of putting my thumb on it when firing some times .

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u/anythingbutontarget Jan 31 '23

When I first shot my X95 I didn't do a thing to it, took it right out and fired a few mags of .223 and some 5.56. The first 5-10 shots I found it wasn't cycling the chamber; I had to cycle it manually. After that it was fine. Feel like maybe it just needed a bit of breaking in. Since then I haven't had once issue and I think I've probably put 4-500 rounds through it.

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u/wlit1007 Jan 31 '23

I've put a couple hundred through it already. Definitely noticed it's gotten slightly more cooperative the more rounds it ate. Hopefully its just a long break in period rather than a bigger issue.

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u/anythingbutontarget Jan 31 '23

Ah ok. When you said new owner I figured you meant maybe 50-100 rounds so far.