Sks reassembly issue

[u/Medical_Banana1586]

Hey all

After many recommendations I got myself an SKS.

I just did a takedown and a cleaning thanks to some videos, but I’m having trouble putting it back together, namely when snapping in the trigger group.

I seem to have the mag assembled and trigger aligned well but I’m unable to snap it in place no matter how hard I push. Any help would be appreciated!

EDIT: Thanks everyone, indeed I just HIT IT EVEN HARDER!! It’s all clean and put back together

[u/GhostOoOooo]

90% of problems with the SKS can be solved by beating the fucking shit out of it. Godspeed.

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/GhostOoOooo]

And not taking it apart in the first place

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

What does this even mean You have to take these apart

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

Why? If it’s not broken why take it apart?

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

So you have never owned one or yours is rusted . Corrosive ammo How does one clean that with out disassembly?

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

Nah I’ve had 3. You think troops were ripping their SKS apart after firing? They were issued with oil cans and cleaning rods for a reason.

With corrosive ammo you are worried about the bore and the gas piston. No need to disassemble for that.

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

For cleaning? Most SKSes come covered in cosmoline anyways.

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

Hell no. Spray it with G96, wipe off the excess and shoot it. These SKS are made from low quality metal and have low quality finish (like bbq paint). They need the grease in them. Taking it apart is a pointless exercise that results in the OP’s issue

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

G96 will still rust an sks You have to get the corrosive salts out Hot water and simple green. Let dry and G96

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

No, G96 will work just fine.

And do not spray a gun with simple green🤦‍♂️

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

Realy you just said I didn't TELL one to just spray g96 And you should absolutely use hot water and simple green to get the corrosive salts out NOW I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW SHIT

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

Yes just use G96. Apparently Ballistol works the same. It really is that simple. No need to be rude, you’re not the only one doing unnecessary stuff because they took poor advice seriously.

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

I guess some of us just like to take care of things we have bought G96 will not stop the corrosion from the corrosive primers

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

No, some of us wasted time doing unnecessary work because of inexperience

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

This is absolutely a bull shit response

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

 Taking it apart is a pointless exercise that results in the OP’s issue

You really should clean the bolt on a new SKS. The firing pin needs to be free floating or there is a chance of a slam fire.

You've never disassembled a SKS for cleaning? They're not that hard to put together once you've done it once.

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

I certainly have, you also don’t need to take the trigger guard off to clean the firing pin.

Again, G96 is your friend.

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

Ok the bbq paint is because they have been refurbished. They came blued from the factory And if they where built with low quality metal that would mean that you would have to take even better care or it or it will rust to the piont being useless (not a battle rifle ) Earlier ones did not have chrome lined barrels and they need even more care. Then later they added the chrome lined barrels to help with corrosive ammo All did not come with bbq paint Tell me you nothing about these rifles by just your statement above

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

I’m aware of where the bbq paint comes from 🤦‍♂️

They all rust easily. You do not need to take the friggin trigger guard off.

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Ok_Rush_246]

Do you soak your stock with water when you clean yours. How do you get the corrosive salts out These are great fun rifles but they do require a food amout of cleaning I personally disassemble all the metal components from the wood stock Fill the sink with hot water and simple green And clean everything. Gas tube and piston. Bolt and firing pin, barred action magazine

[u/Ok_Rush_246 → u/Unlikely_Link_2284]

Why are you soaking the stock? Basic field strip is as far as you need to go