r/canadaguns • u/thecoop1999 • Mar 08 '26

Fix my gun SKS Fail To Feed

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I've been having this issue with my SKS where the 5th round feeds vertically and the bolt carrier slams into the side of it. This happens between 3 and 5 times per 100 rounds

I've seen some solutions online but don't fully understand the terminology used to fix it

Has anybody else had this issue and know how to solve it?

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u/goodfleance Mar 08 '26

I have the same thing!!

It's because of how my mag is pinned, through the follower. So it pushes the bottom round out of alignment slightly and allows this to happen.

I live with mine as it's only about 1 in 5 mags this happens but you can try swapping for a different mag and see if that cures it.

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u/Dill_Pickle_Tears Mar 09 '26

Currently have the same problem, the spring on the magazine is a little rust but feels strong. I tried filing the pin down flush and it fixed it temporarily, but came back right away after the first magazine. Mine is particularly bad as it will happen every time I get to the final round