Ok, first question. How far should I disassemble my SKS? the SurplusRifle.com instructions take it completely apart, and separate the stock from the barrel. So far I have only stripped the back end (cover, recoil assembly, bolt/bolt carrier), though I recognize I need to strip the bolt as well to avoid slam-fires. Also, what should I oil and what should stay relatively dry? I was told to oil only the bolt carrier rails lightly, but I just wanted to confirm this.
Second, what are the specifics behind a slam-fire? The way I see it now (I'm probably wrong about this) is that when the bolt goes forward, the firing pin, because its got gunk in it or whatever, unintentionally goes forward. Will this leave the gun uncocked? i.e. is it possible to tell if your gun is slamfiring by dry-firing it and seeing if the weapon is still cocked?
Thanks!
Second, what are the specifics behind a slam-fire? The way I see it now (I'm probably wrong about this) is that when the bolt goes forward, the firing pin, because its got gunk in it or whatever, unintentionally goes forward. Will this leave the gun uncocked? i.e. is it possible to tell if your gun is slamfiring by dry-firing it and seeing if the weapon is still cocked?
Thanks!