It's a pity AKs are now priced ridiculously above and beyond the initial labor and material costs they were created with, and more domestic producers of the its-brother-from-another-mother-AR15 have rushed in to fill the sporting rifle gap. The reverse (low priced AK clones) used to be the rule by a wide margin.
The repair kit is a good idea. A lot of these issues other than breakages would be to not disassemble the bolt when cleaning unless it is causing malfunctions.
You need to disassemble the bolt to clean the firing pin to remove the carbon buildup, or you’ll end up having a hang fire, because the firing pin got stuck from the carbon buildup. I had this happen to me with my SVT-40. After a good cleaning, it runs like a Rolex. Routine maintenance is key. Even spraying a little silicone will help prevent condensation from getting inside the bolt and causing problems. Even applying silicone to the bolt guide rails will allow the bolt to run like a Rolex watch, and put more rounds down range.
I recently got the PSA AK G5 Blem model (only Blem was they marked G3 on the bolt, just lásered on wrong) & a PSA AK G3 Blem (No Blems at all). I’m still a huge AR15 advocate, but purchased these for SHTF purposes. Your videos are helping out this old armorer a lot!! Between the accuracy & ammo prices I’d still stick with an AR, but have just enough AK knowledge to use these if we have to. I’ve seen your accuracy videos & I am shooting paper plate accuracy with stock irons, so I’m not that great, but appreciate your videos on this weapon system!! Thanks again!!
Like many of you viewers, I’ve been enjoying the content from this channel for many years. The instruction, advice,and techniques have both entertained and taught me valuable lessons in the shooting sports in general and the AK platform in particular. To help repay this gift - after watching this video, I went to his on line store and bought the spares kit he reviewed, a couple of mags, and a sling patch/hk clip. Did I need any of these items currently? No. I don’t even know if the kit fits my Arsenal, Century, or Zastava rifles. I did it to support Rob and his family. It was only 80 bucks or so and took about 5 minutes. I encourage all of you to do the same. Don’t be weak…
Also, it’s worth noting that you should replace the shepherds hook with a retainer plate. Had my entire trigger group come undone while at the range because the shepherds hook wiggles free under rapid fire.
The only malfunction I've ever had with my Zastava m70 underfolder has been the Commie Paperclip wearing out and coming loose (at about 3k rounds). My dad was shooting it when the trigger just "disappeared" on him and we couldn't even move the bolt back far enough to clear the gun. The trigger pin had walked out (and was never found) and the trigger spring pulled the trigger and hammer up into the gun, blocking the bolt. Doing a partial disassemply on a hot gun at the range was an uneasy experience. I then bought a 10-pack of retainer plates and put them in all my AKs. Worth every penny
If you get any trigger components (trigger, hammer, spring, etc), make sure they are made specifically for Yugos. AKM pattern triggers have a higher impact force than Yugos and will damage the firing pin over time
@@TheOfficialCaseMade Those are a limited supply if they're real foreign import made AKM parts. It doesn't say who the manufacturers are on his website.
I just keep a spare complete bolt in my 74 side folder rifle dynamics stock pouch for my 74. And for my 5.56/.223 AK I just keep spare extractor, extractor spring, firing, and retainer pins in a Ziploc bag in a small pouch on my rifle sling
Retain the pin! Such a simple but great idea. And your method of putting the spring back together, so good. I've wrestled with that thing much more than I needed to.
14:00 Bonus Points if you've taken apart multiple AK recoil spring assemblies without ever using Rob's T trick! You have to be superhuman to do this...🤯😃
PS. Thanks Rob for showing us this little bit of maintenance. Head knowledge is good in a pinch. I've used videos to switch a mag release on a friend's Sig. What a pain and that plastic retainer pin on those is such cheap plastic crap.
For demonstration purposes, Rob ski is using a tiny workspace about 4" x 15" that is elevated about 4 feet off the ground AND he's outside in a field of fallen leaves and he lectures us about not losing AK parts!!! 😄Please, do not emulate him. Work inside but if you're outside, sit on the grass, throw down a tarp, a small tool roll, an unfolded bandanna or keffiyeh/shemagh (much larger than a bandanna) and go to work on it. Extra bonus points are awarded if the work surface cloth is a lighter color than the bolt parts. If you are about to launch a spring or tiny pin into low earth orbit, cup your hand over the exit hole to prevent that. Work carefully, don't lose your parts and remember: a fully battle ready Avtomat Kalashnikov is life! Just poking fun 🤡
ROB Excellent video! I,m way ahead of You Brother! The "beauty of the AK-47/AKM/ SKS is simplicity! For survival purposes these Weapons are very hard to beat!
You really explain everything clearly and the video work shows the components... as an AK ENTHUSIAST NOT OWNER. I'm really enjoying the content on your channel Rob 👍 I do own a REPLICA AK47 and now I feel like I want spare parts kits 😂
1st I would like to deeply thank you for highly recommending the Vepr AK-47 RPK style rifle. It seems that few can compare to it. I’m so happy that I purchased one when it was shy of 1K. It would be interesting to see which recently produced AK rifle can compare to it at less than 1K.
FYI. Vepr AKs like my Molot Vepr AK47-21 side folder uses ak74 style bolts and bolt assembly pieces. So standard Romanian, German, Chinese, Hungarian AK47 spares kits and surplus parts won't work on the later Russian AK47 rifles. Earlier Russian AKM style rifles use AK47 bolt parts. But later Russian rifles switched to AK74 style bolts and components.
Always important to have spare parts. For my ARs i keep a full BCG on my carrier/chest rigs just in case. No time to full with broken lugs or anything, just swap the whole thing lol
Yo what? I mean my Al has a bunch of spare parts, learned my lesson doing cowboy action shooting, but I have never worried about broken lugs. What's your bolt made of, cast aluminum?
@@grizzlyblackpowder1960 lugs breaking is actually a really common thing on ar bolts around 5-6k rounds. Its obviously not a guarantee but the risk is higher as round count increases. Way more common on the shorter gas system rifles as well as they are just generally more violent
A must have. The only thing I add to my repair kit is a disconnector spring. If you are running a CRAPCO G2 trigger set, go ahead and add a quality surplus disconnector. I've seen a dozen or more brake right in half.
On your WASR you’ll most likely never have a problem. He’s not just trying to sell something, he said US made AK for a reason. They’ve been known to have these issues from time to time.
I do not regret getting a stronger replacement recoil spring (from alg i think?) but my hands have never forgiven me. Pushing the spring down far enough to create the T was … challenging. Even using my chest just left a bruise on my chest haha! I ended up having to use a vice (gently) on the bottom tip. My hands started to hurt in sympathy watching rob push that spring down - but if you have similar issues, keep trying! It gets easier as you wrestle with it and learn some “spring gymnastics” - it is hard to explain but trial and error found sweet spots to place each hand and it got easier to do (but no less painful for my cherry-soft delicate palms!)
Taking the bolt carrier apart in my chrome lined C-39 is basically like fused together, essentially impossible to take apart. All my other 5 Aks including Veprs are tight but can take them apart to clean them.
I’ve had a few like that I dremel the rear channels well on one side usually the left so the carrier will come out. Dont be afraid of it u won’t hurt it.
Awesome! I'm more of an AR guy but I do have a few AK's that rarely get shot except for my Russian AK-74 due to the once cheap 7N ammo. I never did any of this on my AK's. I learned something today witch is great.....some times learning things might not be so great...yesterday a learned what a BBL is...oh dear!
I avoid messing with springs without eye pro. Especially that recoil spring. I have upgraded all my AK's with the ALG recoil springs except the one with the adjustable gas piston. No need for both.
Unless you have a Type 56. The 56 uses twisted music wire and a "butterfly" for the spring retainer. Finally found it years later after I shot it somewhere in the basement and had to fabricate one. REAL easy to lose!
ALSO...if you can buy non-corrosive ammo! But don't destroy your older surplus ammo. Newer primed ammo will vastly reduce your corrosion issues. LOVE THE RUSSIAN SKS..great ranch carbine.
Brother had an old sino rus sks. The previous owner put an ak pin in. The gun exploded in my face. I was lucky it didnt take my eyes. Replaced pin sks still shoots good.
Thank you for watching!
AK47 / AKM Bolt repair kit: ak4774.com/product/ak47-akm-bolt-repair-kit/
AK74 / AK100 Series Bolt repair kit: ak4774.com/product/ak74-ak100-series-bolt-repair-kit/
Recoil Spring Assembly: ak4774.com/product/ak47-74-recoil-spring-assembly/
I want ALL information about Molot Vepr 7.62×54r PLEASE. Can I use regular AK 47 bolt or firing pin spring?
Edit. Thank you for sharing Rob.
Will this fit Chinese Norinco MAK90?
SLR-107 counts as 100 series right? Or would that be AKM still
Are all those parts the same for 5.45 and 7.62?
So would i need the ak47/akm kit cuz i have a PSA AK-103 which i think has more of a akm bolt?
The Spirit of Kalashnikov is Pleased with Rob Ski.
Thank you Master!
👍
AR > AK
@@Enjoyer.762 yes and according to you, boys>girls, but we don't all swing that way!
@@Enjoyer.762it's okay we understand. You gotta compensate for the shortcomings of your rifle by making stupid comments.
"Remember, switching to your other AK is always faster than fixing your broken AK." -Sun Tzu probably
I bet he did say that...
@@kdcustoms1272 you mean Sun Tzu Jones?
Lol seems legit😅
I saw an American on here saying if you have two you have one, if you have one you have none. So I bought two AKs
@@Paulkersey5921 🤣🤣
I finally got a ZPAPM70 last year after watching your videos on it. Then I got a Saiga. Now I want all the AKs.
Thats what happens man. You wsnt 1 from everyone country that has ever made 1.
where we get the saiga from?
Keep it going! You are doing great! 🙂
Hate to say it but, There's no Cure for the AK Addict. 😂
I got 2 M2010Gs one in223 and the 2nd in 308.Fine toys😂
Everything useful and fun I’ve ever learned about AK’s has came from Rob Ski. So grateful for this guy’s knowledge and enthusiasm. Thanks Rob!
Rob-Ski is the best! HE is genuinely a great person. No Bull shit! I really like that he replied
To my emails! God Bless!
I don't even own an AK, but I find this very interesting. Thanks Rob, for the great entertainment.
It's a pity AKs are now priced ridiculously above and beyond the initial labor and material costs they were created with, and more domestic producers of the its-brother-from-another-mother-AR15 have rushed in to fill the sporting rifle gap. The reverse (low priced AK clones) used to be the rule by a wide margin.
I recommend a Zastava m70
The repair kit is a good idea. A lot of these issues other than breakages would be to not disassemble the bolt when cleaning unless it is causing malfunctions.
You need to disassemble the bolt to clean the firing pin to remove the carbon buildup, or you’ll end up having a hang fire, because the firing pin got stuck from the carbon buildup. I had this happen to me with my SVT-40. After a good cleaning, it runs like a Rolex. Routine maintenance is key. Even spraying a little silicone will help prevent condensation from getting inside the bolt and causing problems. Even applying silicone to the bolt guide rails will allow the bolt to run like a Rolex watch, and put more rounds down range.
corrosive ammo is another reason to strip the bolt down for cleaning
This is consistently the best AK resource out there, and one of the best channels on RUclips! R****d strength 🤣
"Enough with the Bullshit Talk!" Rob, you're awesome. I am so glad I found your channels. Love you, man.
I recently got the PSA AK G5 Blem model (only Blem was they marked G3 on the bolt, just lásered on wrong) & a PSA AK G3 Blem (No Blems at all). I’m still a huge AR15 advocate, but purchased these for SHTF purposes. Your videos are helping out this old armorer a lot!! Between the accuracy & ammo prices I’d still stick with an AR, but have just enough AK knowledge to use these if we have to. I’ve seen your accuracy videos & I am shooting paper plate accuracy with stock irons, so I’m not that great, but appreciate your videos on this weapon system!! Thanks again!!
Like many of you viewers, I’ve been enjoying the content from this channel for many years. The instruction, advice,and techniques have both entertained and taught me valuable lessons in the shooting sports in general and the AK platform in particular. To help repay this gift - after watching this video, I went to his on line store and bought the spares kit he reviewed, a couple of mags, and a sling patch/hk clip. Did I need any of these items currently? No. I don’t even know if the kit fits my Arsenal, Century, or Zastava rifles. I did it to support Rob and his family. It was only 80 bucks or so and took about 5 minutes. I encourage all of you to do the same. Don’t be weak…
Great video, thank you for showing all of us exactly how to do this repair!
Also, it’s worth noting that you should replace the shepherds hook with a retainer plate. Had my entire trigger group come undone while at the range because the shepherds hook wiggles free under rapid fire.
The only malfunction I've ever had with my Zastava m70 underfolder has been the Commie Paperclip wearing out and coming loose (at about 3k rounds). My dad was shooting it when the trigger just "disappeared" on him and we couldn't even move the bolt back far enough to clear the gun. The trigger pin had walked out (and was never found) and the trigger spring pulled the trigger and hammer up into the gun, blocking the bolt. Doing a partial disassemply on a hot gun at the range was an uneasy experience. I then bought a 10-pack of retainer plates and put them in all my AKs. Worth every penny
I love the idea of a spare parts kit for an AK. I’ve often wondered what parts I should have on hand for my M70 on the range.
Me too I hope he can reply
If you get any trigger components (trigger, hammer, spring, etc), make sure they are made specifically for Yugos. AKM pattern triggers have a higher impact force than Yugos and will damage the firing pin over time
One is none, two is one.
So I have 15.
Based on that math, is 15 just 7.5 or is it 14? 🤔
@@TheOfficialCaseMadeI believe it works out to three in total but I'm no rocket surgeon and I've never stayed at a holiday Inn express.
Good luck finding these parts given the pathetic state of AK import parts.
@@Enjoyer.762 Rob literally has every single one of these parts on AKOU store lol.
@@TheOfficialCaseMade Those are a limited supply if they're real foreign import made AKM parts. It doesn't say who the manufacturers are on his website.
Everytime I see this AK, I always admire the color scheme, so simple, yet so good looking
I just keep a spare complete bolt in my 74 side folder rifle dynamics stock pouch for my 74. And for my 5.56/.223 AK I just keep spare extractor, extractor spring, firing, and retainer pins in a Ziploc bag in a small pouch on my rifle sling
Retain the pin! Such a simple but great idea. And your method of putting the spring back together, so good. I've wrestled with that thing much more than I needed to.
I think by now he should have over a million subscribers Rob is excellent.
Robski, Good as always...I love my Recon Combo from your store,it fits really well on the Riley RAK 308-C.
14:00 Bonus Points if you've taken apart multiple AK recoil spring assemblies without ever using Rob's T trick! You have to be superhuman to do this...🤯😃
You guys are the best! Excellent service from the store.
PS. Thanks Rob for showing us this little bit of maintenance. Head knowledge is good in a pinch. I've used videos to switch a mag release on a friend's Sig. What a pain and that plastic retainer pin on those is such cheap plastic crap.
I saved this one to my favorites for future reference.👍🏻 Thanks for all your teachings Rob 🇺🇸❤️
For demonstration purposes, Rob ski is using a tiny workspace about 4" x 15" that is elevated about 4 feet off the ground AND he's outside in a field of fallen leaves and he lectures us about not losing AK parts!!! 😄Please, do not emulate him. Work inside but if you're outside, sit on the grass, throw down a tarp, a small tool roll, an unfolded bandanna or keffiyeh/shemagh (much larger than a bandanna) and go to work on it. Extra bonus points are awarded if the work surface cloth is a lighter color than the bolt parts. If you are about to launch a spring or tiny pin into low earth orbit, cup your hand over the exit hole to prevent that. Work carefully, don't lose your parts and remember: a fully battle ready Avtomat Kalashnikov is life! Just poking fun 🤡
Thanks Rob and family - we love you all!!!
Nice! I insist on spare parts for all my regular shooters; will pick up the 47 and 100 series kits this week. Thanks, Rob!
I don't Kalash but it's always a good day when I can gain more knowledge.
Tyvm!
You should Kalash bro!
ROB Excellent video! I,m way ahead of You Brother! The "beauty of the AK-47/AKM/ SKS is simplicity! For survival purposes these Weapons are very hard to beat!
This was extremely informational and I actually learned something new today. Thank you Sir.
Great video
You really explain everything clearly and the video work shows the components... as an AK ENTHUSIAST NOT OWNER. I'm really enjoying the content on your channel Rob 👍 I do own a REPLICA AK47 and now I feel like I want spare parts kits 😂
This is the best place not to lose parts. 😅
as god as my witness, i did not know that was the extractor claw on the bolt. thank you educator!
1st I would like to deeply thank you for highly recommending the Vepr AK-47 RPK style rifle. It seems that few can compare to it. I’m so happy that I purchased one when it was shy of 1K. It would be interesting to see which recently produced AK rifle can compare to it at less than 1K.
shoutout white lithium grease
Yessir
Heck yeah that's what I use. If your using oil on your AK internals you should switch back to AR lol
@@1badombre82 AR > AK
FYI.
Vepr AKs like my Molot Vepr AK47-21 side folder uses ak74 style bolts and bolt assembly pieces. So standard Romanian, German, Chinese, Hungarian AK47 spares kits and surplus parts won't work on the later Russian AK47 rifles. Earlier Russian AKM style rifles use AK47 bolt parts. But later Russian rifles switched to AK74 style bolts and components.
Please do more SKS videos and a recommended kit for your SKS, it is by far one of my favorite rifles and i have a few as backups for SHTF
ThnxGuy! I have set aside 3k rounds that i am going to train with. Going to make every round count.. so i am going to need this kit.
I keep broken case extractor in my grip I will also get this lil kit thanks robski
I need a red clickbait arrow to keep my AK running?
Jokes aside, another great video, thanks!
i keep these on hand. my pull out game is tight !
It's always a good idea to wear safety glasses when working with springs.
Little bag of goodie parts, love it Rob 👊
It’s funny, I watch more AK videos than AR but I don’t own an AK. One day, zastava m70! Love your channel!
As much as i love my ak, i had never learned how to do this. Best ak channel!
Good video! This would be a good one to save or find again because I’ll never remember all this when the time comes to use it.
Awesome, this has been om my mind for a while and I hate having to search for parts individually.
Keep up the good work Rob, love your channel.
thanks for the info Rob.
Rob Ski giving us vital field service info, thank you for this based service
Always important to have spare parts. For my ARs i keep a full BCG on my carrier/chest rigs just in case. No time to full with broken lugs or anything, just swap the whole thing lol
Yo what? I mean my Al has a bunch of spare parts, learned my lesson doing cowboy action shooting, but I have never worried about broken lugs. What's your bolt made of, cast aluminum?
@@grizzlyblackpowder1960 lugs breaking is actually a really common thing on ar bolts around 5-6k rounds. Its obviously not a guarantee but the risk is higher as round count increases. Way more common on the shorter gas system rifles as well as they are just generally more violent
Another excellent video.
Always on point with useful knowledge delivered in an entertaining manner.
Please keep up the great work.
Rob, you're an excellent teacher. You could teach a 5 year-old to maintain the AK!
Great video! I learned sooooo much in 16 minutes.
A must have. The only thing I add to my repair kit is a disconnector spring. If you are running a CRAPCO G2 trigger set, go ahead and add a quality surplus disconnector. I've seen a dozen or more brake right in half.
True to that. I would add fire control pins to the mix too. They don't brake, but people like to lose them when cleaning and etc and they are gone...
lol, love this guy. Thank you for the info. God bless
Good job on the video
Thank you for watching and commenting!!!
👍👍👍 spares on the way..now I need new poly furniture to paint. 😄😄😄
I hope the internet still works in the apocalypse because im not gonna remember this shit😂
On your WASR you’ll most likely never have a problem. He’s not just trying to sell something, he said US made AK for a reason. They’ve been known to have these issues from time to time.
I do not regret getting a stronger replacement recoil spring (from alg i think?) but my hands have never forgiven me. Pushing the spring down far enough to create the T was … challenging. Even using my chest just left a bruise on my chest haha! I ended up having to use a vice (gently) on the bottom tip. My hands started to hurt in sympathy watching rob push that spring down - but if you have similar issues, keep trying! It gets easier as you wrestle with it and learn some “spring gymnastics” - it is hard to explain but trial and error found sweet spots to place each hand and it got easier to do (but no less painful for my cherry-soft delicate palms!)
Ha! yes, those springs could be "fun" to work on.
Love this guy - keep up the great work
Thanks Rob! Good clear instructional video! Have been meaning to get these spares, so I just ordered three, and a spare recoil spring! Cheers!
Taking the bolt carrier apart in my chrome lined C-39 is basically like fused together, essentially impossible to take apart. All my other 5 Aks including Veprs are tight but can take them apart to clean them.
you're not lying, I had to send mine back and then I sold it
I’ve had a few like that I dremel the rear channels well on one side usually the left so the carrier will come out. Dont be afraid of it u won’t hurt it.
Awesome! I'm more of an AR guy but I do have a few AK's that rarely get shot except for my Russian AK-74 due to the once cheap 7N ammo. I never did any of this on my AK's. I learned something today witch is great.....some times learning things might not be so great...yesterday a learned what a BBL is...oh dear!
Thanks for the lesson, this was the first time I saw this broken down do far. I might even clean mine now.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have learned an enormous amount about the platform from your videos
I avoid messing with springs without eye pro. Especially that recoil spring. I have upgraded all my AK's with the ALG recoil springs except the one with the adjustable gas piston. No need for both.
Avoid the flaws of AKs and join the AR Operators Union lol
I'm having trouble finding a replacement extractor clod 🤷♂️. Ahaha just picking. Thanks for the informative video 👍
Unless you have a Type 56. The 56 uses twisted music wire and a "butterfly" for the spring retainer. Finally found it years later after I shot it somewhere in the basement and had to fabricate one. REAL easy to lose!
Whatever you run, have repair kits available for it. Ak is not invincible like people think. Parts breaks down like everything else.
Very informative! This video cleared up a couple of misconceptions I had.
Thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Robski is the BEST KALASHNIKOV SALESMAN this side of the Volga River. He educates, explains and entertains on the AK all at the same time😊🇺🇸🇷🇺
Solid info Rob
Excellent video and explanations.
Always great information given in your videos. I love the 20-30 minute content
Well I guess I’m a brother in 2 unions now. IBEW, and AK Operators! ✊
Great video as always Rob! Do your bolt repair kits work for the Arsenal SAM7 too, with the captive firing pin?
Excellent video.
Those recoil springs can be tough but gloves make it a bit easier.
Thank you for watching and commenting - helps to beat RUclips algorithm!
It's really easy to replace the recoil spring on the AR. I haven't heard of ARs ever wearing out the recoil spring. AR > AK.
Try a sand tornado on your AR and let us know how that worked out for ya.@@Enjoyer.762
Great information. Thank you.
👍🏽 Excellent video! Informative and straight to the point. Thank you 👍🏽
Brilliant!
Great Video my Friend
Always love your videos.
Most importantly vodka
That's part of the AK47 Operator sustainment kit!
Excellent tutorial Robski, thanks!
The best information on yt.
I didn't know I needed to buy one of these kits until I watched this, now I'm wondering how I haven't before.
ALSO...if you can buy non-corrosive ammo! But don't destroy your older surplus ammo. Newer primed ammo will vastly reduce your corrosion issues. LOVE THE RUSSIAN SKS..great ranch carbine.
As always Rob, great video 👍🏻
i got me a bolt repair kit ! good to go
GREAT STUFF AS USUAL ROB THANK YOU!!! BEST AK KNOWLEDGE BASE ON NET!!!!!
Great demo Rob. My Ak had to go not vacation! I’ll look at it after the SCOUS slaps the state into reality! Illionos sucks!!!
Very helpful... and entertaining (as always)! Thanks, Rob!
Well done.
That is a cool trick I did not know that was a recoil spring making a little t thanks
If it wasn't mentioned, a spare hammer and disconnector spring are also good preventative mojo...
Brother had an old sino rus sks. The previous owner put an ak pin in. The gun exploded in my face. I was lucky it didnt take my eyes. Replaced pin sks still shoots good.
I’m a new subscriber thank you for the video. I love the AKs
Thank you for watching and commenting!!!! And welcome into the AKOU!!!!