Double feed in SKS kills operator !

[Badger]

Saw this information on a firearms blog and although I don't own one, I thought it might be of interest to SKS collectors.

Double feed in SKS kills operator: A warning to all of us | The Firearm Blog (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/08/double-feed-in-sks-kills-operator-a-warning-to-all-of-us/)

Regards,
Badger

[joem]

It may be possible to have that happen. I've had slam fires with a SKS and some crappy chicom ammo.

[jmoore]

Ok, yet another mark AGAINST the aftermarket 30-rd SKS P.O.$. mags! Note is made that the mag was not removed BEFORE cycling the action. The best reason is that YOU CAN NOT REMOVE THE MAG WITHOUT PULLING THE BOLT TO THE REAR FIRST!!! This is due to the feed lips of the mag being trapped by the bolt body itself. If there are rounds in the mag, it will be very difficult to engage the bolt holdopen, so safe manipulation whilst clearing the malfunction becomes very difficult.

This is not an issue w/ the original design as the feed lips are separate from the mag body cover. It just means you'll have a handful of loose rounds to manage.

Stick to the original equipment here as much as possible. It works lots better.

Note that this scenario is possible (if unlikely) w/ most rifles using FMJ's including bolt actions worked vigorously if the mag isn't cleared first!

[Stevo]

I find the lack of detail in the blog to be suspicious. If there is actual legal action on the go, why no last names, at least of the lawyer?

[jmoore]

Heck the whole sequence of events sounds a bit dodgy- If it failed to feed, then how was the round chambered all of a sudden? Still, the potential is there. I actually saw a box of .40 S&W rounds that were spilled off a countertop in such a way that the primer of one round struck the rim(?) of another and popped the bullet out of the case. Rather, the case flew off and the bullet more or less fell down. It was at an old pawn shop about 10-12 years ago. No injuries, just a big surprise! Didn't think it was possible.

[imarangemaster]

I had a slam fire in a Glock .40. It apparently had a high primer. I was in the garage, and had just cleaned the weapon. I was chambering a round when "BANG," it went off. My finger was no where near the trigger, and the ejected spent case had not the slightest indentation. It looked like an unfired primer. Fortunately I had it pointed is a safe direction. The bullet went through the grage wall and out into about 1000 acres of farmland.

Scared the cr@p out of me, though. Scared my wife (who was in the house) worse!