It is very easy to install the adapter. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. DO NOT hurry.
FITTING THE ADAPTER. THE FOLLOWING STEPS APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION
1. Clear the rifle of all ammo and remove the mag and the STOCK.
2. Place rifle on your worktable, mag well facing up with the FCG in place. Remove the cross-bolt on the wooden stocks. Set it aside. It will be replaced later.
3. Unscrew the adapter adjusting screw so it is
"recessed" inside the adapter. Allen Wrench is supplied in the kit.
4. Unscrew the locking bolt just enough to allow the adapter
to be placed on the rifle over the mag-locking stub on the rifle. Make sure the
adapter locking tab is inserted under the mag-retaining pin on the rifle stub
and fully forward and the radius of the locking piece is sitting on the barrel. Allen Wrench is supplied.
5. Tighten the locking bolt so that it is just snug. DO NOT lean on it.
6.Gently place a modified mag under the adapter-locking tab and rotate it to "lock". You are looking for clearance on the back of the mag where it passes the mag release mechanism If the mag clears and latches you are good to proceed.
7. If the mag hits the release mechanism on the FCG, remove the adapter and take some material off the two “tangs” on front of the FCG. This will allow some additional clearance for the rear of the mag.
8. When the mag is locked in place, if the front of the mag tab is hitting the adapter, remove a small amount of the tab so it does NOT hit the adapter face, but leave sufficient length to “latch” under the adapter tab. You may also remove a small amount of the mag tab. This will move the mag forward.
9. Redo steps 6, 7 and 8 until it locks properly. Tighten the locking face screw 1/8 of a turn. NO MORE. Screw the adjuster down until it just touches the rifle, then an additional 1/16 turn. Reassemble the rifle and stock.
10. If the stock does not close all the way down on the rifle, you will need to remove some material inside the stock where it rests on the flat section of the locking piece. Remove a small amount and refit. Continue until the rifle is properly mated with the stock. DO NOT remove any material from the outside of the stock.
11. Try and gently insert the mag. If it is tight you will need to remove some material on the inside of the stock to allow the mag to insert properly. If it hits the release mechanism, the stock is pushing the adapter backwards. Some wood/polymer will need to be relived from inside the stock well opening. DO NOT remove any more material from the adapter tab.
12. If you have a stock with a cross-bolt you will need to raise the rear of the rifle in order for the cross-bolt to clear under the receiver flat. Be sure the flat side of the bolt is toward the rifle. After the cross-bolt is inserted, re-seat the rifle and replace the nut on the cross-bolt.
13. Open and lock the bolt. Insert a full mag and charge the rifle. Please do this outside if possible and in a safe manner. The bolt should fly forward and scrap a round off and go into battery.
14. If you have the drop free bolt mod, close the bolt, insert a mag and pull the bolt back and let it fly. It should also scrape a round, etc.
15. If the bolt is tight, take the rifle apart and loosen the locking bolt on the adapter (1) one turn. Screw the adjuster down ½ turn; tighten the locking bolt, reassemble and retest. If you still have problems call me 281.920.4404. So far, this adjustment has NOT been necessary, but is available to provide for setting the proper feed angle for all versions/models of the SKS rifle.
16. Go to the range and have fun.
The SKS Mag Adapter – Installation of the G5/1
It is very easy to install the adapter. Just follow the
step-by-step instructions below. DO NOT hurry.
FITTING THE ADAPTER. THE FOLLOWING STEPS APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION
1. Clear the rifle of all ammo and remove the mag and the STOCK.
2. Place rifle on your worktable, mag well facing up with the FCG in place. Remove the cross-bolt on the wooden stocks. Set it aside. It will be replaced later.
3. Reinstall the trigger group.
4. Unscrew the locking bolt just enough to allow the adapter to be placed on the rifle over the mag-locking stub on the rifle. Make sure the adapter locking tab is inserted under the mag-retaining pin on the rifle stub and fully forward and the radius of the locking piece is sitting on the barrel.
5. Tighten the locking bolt so that it is just snug. DO NOT lean on it.
6. Gently set a modified mag on the rear release and the piston of the adapter. Push straight down. The mag should “lock up” on both ends. If it doesn’t “smartly” snap in place, try it several times until you get the positioning correct. Put a drop or 2 of oil inside the adapter to loosen it up.
7. If the mag tab extends over the flat of the piston, shorten it using a file. This will allow some additional clearance for the tab to clear the piston. You want the tab to be just short of the “round” section on the piston. If it isn’t, the piston won’t depress into the adapter body correctly.
8. When the mag is locked in place and your left hand around the mag body, pull the release, rotate the front down and then push it forward. Try to do this as one motion. Practice this motion and it will become second nature to you. You may also just pull the release and the mag MAY drop free if you have clearance on the sides.
9. If the stock does not close all the way down on the rifle, you will need to remove some material inside the stock where it rests on the flat section of the locking piece. Remove a small amount and refit. Continue until the rifle is properly mated with the stock. DO NOT remove any material from the outside of the stock.
10. Try and gently insert the mag. If it is tight you will need to remove some material on the inside of the stock to allow the mag to insert properly.
11. If you have a stock with a cross-bolt you will need to raise the rear of the rifle in order for the cross-bolt to clear under the receiver flat. Be sure the flat side is toward the rifle. After the cross-bolt is inserted, reseat the rifle and replace the nut on the cross-bolt.
12. Open and lock the bolt. Insert a full mag and charge the rifle. Please do this outside if possible and in a safe manner. The bolt should fly forward and scrap a round off and go into battery.
13. If you have the drop free bolt mod, close the bolt, insert a mag and pull the bolt back and let it fly. It should also scrape a round, etc.
14. If you still have problems call me 281.920.4404.
15. Go to the range and have fun.
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