Slam Fire

wunhunglo · 07-12-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I shot a hole in the tin roof of a gun range when I let the bolt carrier go. Does that count as a slam fire?

Also counts as a Negligent discharge! Should have been pointing down-range, not up towards the sky!!

robertscheib · 07-12-2008, 04:25 PM

My sons and I shoot LOTs of the various versions of Wolf fodder through our 4 SKS's - 3 Yugo, 1 Russian - w/o ever a hiccup. Tried some "American Eagle" and it has "doubled" a couple of times in two of our Yugo's so won't be buying anymore of it. FWIW - The firing pins have been strip cleaned, pins and channels polished etc. and rattle freely. Softer primers in the "A-E"??

David · 07-12-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wunhunglo

Also counts as a Negligent discharge! Should have been pointing down-range, not up towards the sky!!

Yeah, because I knew that it was going to do that.

SwedeSteve · 07-12-2008, 05:19 PM

^^ Soft primers. The Murray will solve that.

gandog56 · 07-12-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Yeah, because I knew that it was going to do that.

The point is, always keep loaded weapons pointed downrange, not up.
You found the reason for the rule.

David · 07-12-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

The point is, always keep loaded weapons pointed downrange, not up.
You found the reason for the rule.

No, the point is that no matter where I had it pointed it still would have gone off.

SwedeSteve · 07-12-2008, 07:28 PM

And there wouldn't be a hole in the roof, if it was pointed DOWNrange is the point.

David · 07-12-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

And there wouldn't be a hole in the roof, if it was pointed DOWNrange is the point.

Is the topic of this thread holes in roofs? No, its about slamfires. If I did have it pointed downrange and it went over the top then it would have been headed for a highway.

marion57 · 07-12-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Is the topic of this thread holes in roofs? No, its about slamfires. If I did have it pointed downrange and it went over the top then it would have been headed for a highway.

David I dont know you but I want you to know that there is one thing most on here agree and thats that safety is a number one issue..If I had been the range officer at that range you would have been banned for life ..All bullets that go up in the air come down somewhere ..and you stated that you knew it was going to do that and you did it anyway??you sir are a foolish man !!I am going to assume you are very young ! I would hate to think that a man would reach a older age with your attitude toward fire arms ..
Nuf said

SwedeSteve · 07-12-2008, 08:38 PM

The topic of the thread was/is about the SKS and its propensity toward slam fires. You offered up the info on shooting a hole through the roof. You made a serious safety error, wether you knew it would slam fire or not is not the point. We never know what can happen, that is why you keep it pointed downrange at all times. What if there were a steel beam above you? It could have ricocheted and killed someone. People here will always call you on a safety issue, it is the responsible thing to do !! We aren't jumping on you for amusement, so just be safer next time is all we are asking.

David · 07-12-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marion57

David I dont know you but I want you to know that there is one thing most on here agree and thats that safety is a number one issue..If I had been the range officer at that range you would have been banned for life ..All bullets that go up in the air come down somewhere ..and you stated that you knew it was going to do that and you did it anyway??you sir are a foolish man !!I am going to assume you are very young ! I would hate to think that a man would reach a older age with your attitude toward fire arms ..
Nuf said

Well the "range officer" there was an illegal mexican, all he did was laugh about it. And when I said that I knew that it was going to slamfire I was being sarcastic. You sir are a senile man! I would hate to think that a young person's mind would be as dull as your's is.
Nuff said

marion57 · 07-12-2008, 09:02 PM

Well the "range officer" there was an illegal mexican, all he did was laugh about it. And when I said that I knew that it was going to slamfire I was being sarcastic. You sir are a senile man! I would hate to think that a young person's mind would be as dull as your's is.

just senile?your too kind LOL

David · 07-12-2008, 09:06 PM

Indeed

lunchbox99 · 07-12-2008, 09:58 PM

SwedeSteve · 07-12-2008, 10:03 PM

^LOL.

gandog56 · 07-12-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by David

No, the point is that no matter where I had it pointed it still would have gone off.

Noooooo....the point is if it's loaded, it shouldn't be pointed up.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 07-12-2008, 11:32 PM

Oh brother.

GlockMeister · 07-12-2008, 11:36 PM

Hey Swede or Marion. I checked Murray's site, it does say for all others, but rather or before I email him, I thought I'd ask you 2. Will the same one that fits or is for the Yugo or all others also fit or work in the Romanian?

David · 07-13-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

Noooooo....the point is if it's loaded, it shouldn't be pointed up.

No, the point is that it slamfired.

marion57 · 07-13-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Hey Swede or Marion. I checked Murray's site, it does say for all others, but rather or before I email him, I thought I'd ask you 2. Will the same one that fits or is for the Yugo or all others also fit or work in the Romanian?

Glock my understanding is its will fit all

07-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#62
robertscheib Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 174	My sons and I shoot LOTs of the various versions of Wolf fodder through our 4 SKS's - 3 Yugo, 1 Russian - w/o ever a hiccup. Tried some "American Eagle" and it has "doubled" a couple of times in two of our Yugo's so won't be buying anymore of it. FWIW - The firing pins have been strip cleaned, pins and channels polished etc. and rattle freely. Softer primers in the "A-E"?? __________________ The older I get the faster I was!

07-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#64
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	^^ Soft primers. The Murray will solve that. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-12-2008, 07:28 PM	#67
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	And there wouldn't be a hole in the roof, if it was pointed DOWNrange is the point. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-12-2008, 08:38 PM	#70
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	The topic of the thread was/is about the SKS and its propensity toward slam fires. You offered up the info on shooting a hole through the roof. You made a serious safety error, wether you knew it would slam fire or not is not the point. We never know what can happen, that is why you keep it pointed downrange at all times. What if there were a steel beam above you? It could have ricocheted and killed someone. People here will always call you on a safety issue, it is the responsible thing to do !! We aren't jumping on you for amusement, so just be safer next time is all we are asking. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-12-2008, 09:02 PM	#72
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,620	Well the "range officer" there was an illegal mexican, all he did was laugh about it. And when I said that I knew that it was going to slamfire I was being sarcastic. You sir are a senile man! I would hate to think that a young person's mind would be as dull as your's is. just senile?your too kind LOL __________________ You can have my gun when you pry it from my cold dead fingers Please Mr Custer I dont wanna go

07-12-2008, 09:06 PM	#73
David Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central texas Posts: 51	Indeed __________________ I farted out a soft egg.

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07-12-2008, 10:03 PM	#75
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	^LOL. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#77
Capt'n Mil Coll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 3,390 Images: 45	Oh brother. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

07-12-2008, 11:36 PM	#78
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	Hey Swede or Marion. I checked Murray's site, it does say for all others, but rather or before I email him, I thought I'd ask you 2. Will the same one that fits or is for the Yugo or all others also fit or work in the Romanian? __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"