Don Carter
Member
Is there a way to keep the bolt open on an SKS while a loaded magazine is attached?
When I am at the range shooting my chinese sks, and the range master calls for cease fire, I am unable to remove a magazine still containing ammo, with out a third hand. The release will not work with the bolt closed....and the bolt cannot be made to remain open while the loaded magazine is attached. If the magazine is empty the bolt of course will remain open allowing for easier removal. Currently I have to force the shells back into the magazine while I manually hold the bolt open and try to work the magazine release to free the magazine and then slide with my finger the bolt lock up.
A convoluted way ........any suggestions.
When I am at the range shooting my chinese sks, and the range master calls for cease fire, I am unable to remove a magazine still containing ammo, with out a third hand. The release will not work with the bolt closed....and the bolt cannot be made to remain open while the loaded magazine is attached. If the magazine is empty the bolt of course will remain open allowing for easier removal. Currently I have to force the shells back into the magazine while I manually hold the bolt open and try to work the magazine release to free the magazine and then slide with my finger the bolt lock up.
A convoluted way ........any suggestions.