primer ?

rookie0014 · 04-27-2009

just got some dies to load for my russian sks will large rifle work or should i try to find the m34 primers so it don't slam fire

Thanks again

redneckmedic · 04-27-2009

ALWAYS CONSULT THE MANUAL AND DON'T EVER TRUST WORD OF MOUTH!!!

But with that said....

THERE IS A RE-OCCURING QUESTION AS TO WHICH PRIMER TO USE FOR RELOADING THE SKS, AK, AND OTHER MILITARY SEMI-AUTOS WITH FREE-FLOATING FIRING PINS.
THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPRODUCED AS A SAFETY GUIDE.
Some rifles are much more susceptible to slam-fires than others. The SKS/AK are more susceptible than the AR15 and M1 Garand and M1A/M14, for example. Therefore, there is more 'forgiveness' built in to them as to primer selection. Another factor is rifle condition, parts tolerances, and cleanliness. A clean in-spec rifle is much more tolerant than one that isn't.
While one, with luck, may shoot a lifetime with standard commercial primers and a free-floating FP - IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HEED THE ADVICE OF EXPERTS IN CHOOSING YOUR PRIMERS AND THEN SEAT THEM PROPERLY BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE CASE BASE.

Another possibility is to have a MURRAY'S GUNSMITHING Murray's Gunsmithing spring-loaded firing pin installed in your SKS. This frees up your primer and ammunition choices.

rookie0014 · 04-27-2009

thanks i read the manual and it said it might need the m34 was just wondering if most use 34 or not any idea where to find m34's???????? if i can find them i'll just go ahead and use them was wondering cause i got abot 4k regular large rifle but no 34.

04-27-2009	#1 (permalink)
rookie0014 Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kokomo Posts: 77	primer ? just got some dies to load for my russian sks will large rifle work or should i try to find the m34 primers so it don't slam fire Thanks again

04-27-2009	#2 (permalink)
redneckmedic INGO Black Sheep Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenfield Posts: 3,700	ALWAYS CONSULT THE MANUAL AND DON'T EVER TRUST WORD OF MOUTH!!! But with that said.... THERE IS A RE-OCCURING QUESTION AS TO WHICH PRIMER TO USE FOR RELOADING THE SKS, AK, AND OTHER MILITARY SEMI-AUTOS WITH FREE-FLOATING FIRING PINS. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPRODUCED AS A SAFETY GUIDE. Some rifles are much more susceptible to slam-fires than others. The SKS/AK are more susceptible than the AR15 and M1 Garand and M1A/M14, for example. Therefore, there is more 'forgiveness' built in to them as to primer selection. Another factor is rifle condition, parts tolerances, and cleanliness. A clean in-spec rifle is much more tolerant than one that isn't. While one, with luck, may shoot a lifetime with standard commercial primers and a free-floating FP - IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HEED THE ADVICE OF EXPERTS IN CHOOSING YOUR PRIMERS AND THEN SEAT THEM PROPERLY BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE CASE BASE. Another possibility is to have a MURRAY'S GUNSMITHING Murray's Gunsmithing spring-loaded firing pin installed in your SKS. This frees up your primer and ammunition choices. __________________ Man's got a right to protect his property and his life, and we ain't gonna let no rancher or his lawman take either. -Boss Spearman

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rookie0014 Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kokomo Posts: 77	thanks i read the manual and it said it might need the m34 was just wondering if most use 34 or not any idea where to find m34's???????? if i can find them i'll just go ahead and use them was wondering cause i got abot 4k regular large rifle but no 34.