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/JaxIsLoud Apr 20 '26

If you just want to close the bolt with an empty mag for storage. You can pull back on the bolt with one hand then use your finger to depress the magazine guide. Then slowly slide the bolt forward until it gets past the magazine catch.

Alternately if you are going to run these magazines exclusively you can use a die grinder to grind the ribs on the bottom of the bolt carrier flush with the rest of the bolt and then you can insert a magazine with the bolt closed. Look up "SKS bolt mod" there are YouTube videos on how to do this.

Hope this helps

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u/JaxIsLoud Apr 20 '26

One step further is you can duckbill delete these. I have a YouTube video that explains how I did mine.