r/canadaguns • u/att_110 • Apr 20 '26

Fix my gun SKS detachable mags

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I was able to get the ProMag Archangel magazine to fit in my SKS after trimming the edges a bit. It is still a pretty tight fit, though.

Now I am trying to figure out if there is a way to close the bolt with an empty magazine inserted. Does it remain open or am I doing something wrong. I know I have to keep the bolt open to insert the mag.

I have heard people mention some kind of workaround or “hack,” but I am not sure if that applies to inserting the magazine with the bolt closed or something else.

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u/uber_poutine Apr 20 '26

To close the bolt with the empty magazine, push the follower down while pulling back on the bolt, then bring the bolt forward. Just don't let it close on your finger.

To remove or insert a magazine with the bolt closed, you'll have to mill down parts of your bolt, otherwise you'll break your magazine trying to force it.

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u/att_110 Apr 20 '26

Yup, will be just be using my fingers. No milling to the bolt! Can’t ruin it.

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u/sounoriginal13 Apr 20 '26

Buy 1 more and then dremel away, ya know. For science

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u/att_110 Apr 20 '26

Haha yeah, that’s the plan. Will also get a tapco or archangel stock for the next one.

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u/Carsidious32 Apr 21 '26

I just installed an archangel stock, with the Kodiak defense pic rail, next is the TNA Magwell.. archangel should accept it ok.

Need to figure out exactly what needs to be removed to get it working properly with regular mags .

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u/uber_poutine Apr 21 '26

FYI, TNA does offer a machining service, if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

There's more detail here, if you're of the DIY persuasion: https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/sks-bolt-modification-explained.2536766/

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u/DiomedesWrath Apr 20 '26

Can confirm, gouged my finger this weekend doing some maintenance when releasing the bolt.

Grand thumb, meet SKS finger