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5/16/2006 1:00:38 PM EDT
I have an Arenal SAM-7 that will not chamber a round about once every mag. The bolt goes foward but doesn't chamber a round. It seems like my mag is loose in the magwell, there is some back and forth play. The play i think is where the tab at the back of the mag goes into the mag release. Any suggestions would be great.
5/16/2006 3:56:17 PM EDT
[#1]
I had a very similar problem on a Romy that I built on an OOW receiver, apparently I located the front trunion too far fore.  Once I welded a shim to the flat part of the mag catch it increased reliability to %100.  You may try JB welding (as a temporary solution) a metal shim to the catch, if you need pictures of mine let me know.  If the JB works you can remove the shim and weld it in as permanent.

5/16/2006 5:43:47 PM EDT
[#2]
Send it back to Arsenal- don't even bother messing with it, they have a warranty to cover stuff like that. Explain the problem, tell them you want it fixed or want a new rifle.

5/16/2006 5:52:51 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I have an Arenal SAM-7 that will not chamber a round about once every mag. The bolt goes foward but doesn't chamber a round. It seems like my mag is loose in the magwell, there is some back and forth play. The play i think is where the tab at the back of the mag goes into the mag release. Any suggestions would be great.



How many mags did you try ???
If only one  mag , that might be a  problem with the mag ...

5/17/2006 6:29:09 AM EDT
[#4]
I had the same problem with 5 mags and a drum. I've had my AK for 3 years, is it still covered under the warrenty? Pictures would be great Hung, thanks guys.
5/17/2006 1:37:37 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I had the same problem with 5 mags and a drum. I've had my AK for 3 years, is it still covered under the warrenty? Pictures would be great Hung, thanks guys.



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Call them and see what's up !!!
Do do know any one else with  other mags !!!
No mags that I have fit loose in my sam-7 .... or sar-1 .
Hope it works out for you !!!!
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