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/Moist-Wolverine-8531 Mar 09 '26

Are you loading it from the bottom?

The last round has to sit on the left side (right side if you’re looking down into the open mag from the bottom), otherwise it pops up and stovepipes.

This is due to idiot internet advice telling people to dump rounds in from the bottom, instead of using stripper clips from the top like they were designed to.

Don’t listen to internet idiots.

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u/thecoop1999 Mar 09 '26

Haha no I'm feeding from the top using stripper clips

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u/Moist-Wolverine-8531 Mar 09 '26

Hmm could be a weak spring or bent follower arm. SKS magazines are usually 100%, even the beat up ones.

Post a photo of your open magazine? If this is your only SKS you won’t know if something is amiss.

I know a guy who bought an SKS with a missing op rod, so it was a single shot until he bought a replacement.

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u/thecoop1999 Mar 10 '26

I'd love to but not sure how to post pictures in the comments. Can I DM you?