New 7.62 feeding without bullet guide question

[hugegator]

I got a new Saiga, it has dimples and looks like the right side had some welding done over the top of the original stampings and on the inside right rail. When I was seeing how much to take off the mag catch I put in two rounds to check rail alignment. When I slowly ran the bolt back and forth both rounds fed and ejected perfectly. I tried a few more rounds, then different mags. All fed and ejected fine, even when letting the bolt slam into them. There is a bevel under the chamber and I'm guessing this helps. I'm also using Wolf classic FMJ's as testers.

I have everything I need to do a bullet guide (done it before) so it's not an issue, BUT why bother if it's not needed. My question is: anyone have any info on the new imports or experienced this yet? Thanks in advance!

[Lollygagger]

I don't know about the new imports...other than it is not some new feature.

In the past, it was "pot luck" -some, few, guns fed okay.

None-the-less, the gun would BARELY be feeding...I'd put the guide in.


Lollygagger

[hugegator]

I don't know about the new imports...other than it is not some new feature.

In the past, it was "pot luck" -some, few, guns fed okay.

None-the-less, the gun would BARELY be feeding...I'd put the guide in.


Lollygagger
I was thinking the same thing and put it in last night.

[Lollygagger]

Good call!

Lollygagger :ywoot