AK Bolt Cleaning/Disassembly/Assembly 

8 years later and still helping folks like me. Thank you for taking the time to make such a good video.

despite taking 2 ak armorer courses and 1 ak building course and performing this operation numerous times, I still had to come back and refer to this vid. Thank you.

You just demystified the bolt and extractor. Really well-done video. You are a natural teacher.

Thank you, I appreciate that. I do my best to make a quality video that can help others.

I really appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching and I am glad that I could help :)

I live about an hour west of the cities out in the country. I grew up in the Cottage Grove area most of my life though. I know right where EP is! It is a pleasure to "e-meet" you, fellow Minnesotan!

Amazing tutorial! Just brought my first AK home today and wanted to learn how the BCG is properly disassembled, cleaned and reassembled! Awesome video. This was so helpful.

2021 and still one of the best bolt cleaning videos on YT.

Had problems with my Waffen Works milled AK74 purchased from AGS Armament. After first 5 rounds, the spent casing came only partially out of the chamber and then bolt & carrier continued to cycle and feed next round up against partially extracted round (jam). Had to use cleaning rod to get spent round out of chamber. This happened on each consecutive shot thereafter. Manual cycling was smoothe and with no problems. Completely disassembled , cleaned, and wire brushed extractor with bronze brush the bolt components. Reassembled bolt, finished cleaning rest of firearm and tested. Shot 3 10 round mags wiyh wolf and red army std ammo out of k var 10 R&D and tapco 10 round mags without any problems. Zeroed the weapon and then fined tuned the sights at 100 meters. Milled receiver is awesome with final 3 shot group 1.5 in at 100 meters right on bullseye using iron sights. No moe extraction problems. Very happy after I thought I had a major problem!

great informative vid sir, i do have one good recommendation when cleaning use fast drying brake cleaner instead of ballistol on the exterior and interior of the bolt, this will in my opinion get rid of 99.99% of all trace residue power/dirt and use an air gun to thoroughly remove any left over debris as well. also hit the firing pins angled tip part of the head where it locks up in the bolt face with a soft wire brush, this will keep firing pin as free floating as possible in the channel.

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Awesome! I am very glad to see that it was helpful. That is what I strive for in my videos, is to cover things in great detail so it can be as helpful as possible. Thank you very much for watching

You are welcome! Thank you for watching. If you need any help on your WASR, please feel free to make a video request and I can make a video to help you and others! Just leave a comment or send me a PM.

Unfortunately, what you just said does not make any sense. If you could try and explain your issue a little better, I might be able to help you. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! If you get stuck or have any questions, just let me know and I will try and help

Well there goes 11:45 of time that was NOT wasted. I came on looking for this exact information and there it was. And it is clear and concise. Thanks for making this video.

Great video, very detailed which is what a video should be. You gave little tips that make a huge difference. Thanks.

Great video. Great camera work. Thank you.

nsz85, great instructional video as usual. Newb to AKs and really appreciate your excellent use of macro photography.

I truly appreciate the scope of your expertise and professionalism delivering accurate and reliable data. Thanks. Keep up the great work!

Done! Bought a used Riley Defense AKM from a buddy. Found the firing pin wasn't dropping constantly. It was filthy. Took a few mins to align the retainer pin but I got it. Great vid... Thanks!

Thanks for the video. I had been nervous about taking apart the bolt as my firing pin also is spring loaded. Not only did your video do a bang up job of walking me through it but I was also relieved to see how little gunk was in there.

This was one of the best gun cleaning videos I have ever watched. Great video skills and excellent narrative on correct procedure. Thank you for solid work!

Awesome! I am glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for watching!

Does anyone else find watching this AK bolt being cleaned strangely therapeutic.

Absolute great how to video! Ive been needing to do this but was unsure how to. Your closeup shots were VERY helpful...Thanks mucho!

I followed you and cleaned my bolt for the first time in my life wow man it was really really dirty and very hard to move but after cleaning now its perfect and I learned from you to not oil the bolt inside! I was putting too much oil! Thank you alot for your video

1:15 no, it's the part that pulls the casing out of the chamber. The part that ejects it is the ejector on the left side of the receiver which is built into it.

Good video! I have PSL i have wanted to take the bolt apart in it to clean and have been worried how much tension the spring is under and the correct way of tear down and assembly so its good to finally know how to do it, thanks!

Awesome vid. I have been neglecting my ak bolt, now I can take care of it.

No problem! I always like knowing that I was helpful to people. Thank you for watching!

I just purchased a Zastava M70 AK, and this video is excellent. It explains very well. Thank you very much.

I have had my WASR-10 for over 13+ years. First time I removed the firing pin to clean it and the channel. It was not too dirty but it is SPOTLESS now...!! Thanks for the video..!!

I've put over 6000 rounds thru my ak and never cleaned it until my brother who has 22 years in the army and ran the arms room asked to see it and I broke it down and couldn't believe how dirty it is and still worked perfectly. Then he proceeded to clean every bit of it. Personally I want to see how far it would go before jamming. And it never did.

Thank for you AK instructional videos. Because of them, I know my SGL31 thoroughly and can effectively clean all components. 100% agree with your methodology of knowing ones weapons inside and out.

A nicely done and informative video. Good close up camera work with no blurring. Thanks for posting.

Nicely done sir. Now I feel confident to DCA my bolt.

Excellent video with clear closeups. Thank you!

I know this video is now old, but great job! Excellent camera angles, lighting, sound, and tutorial.

My extractor broke on the 31st round I put through my RAK.. This video helped me. I know the AR platform since I was in the military and shot M4s but the AK, I'm still learning.

You my friend, are a great teacher. Thanks for putting so much thought into this. You nailed it. Jeff IFA

Dude thank you I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to put this bolt and firing pin back together you saved me such a head ache thank you!

Thank you for the demo and tutorial. This will really help. Anthony.

THANKS LOADS for a GREAT video! My firing pin dropped out after a decade or more and thousands of rounds with cleaning after every shooting session at the range - why is beyond me. No cotter pin ever dropped out of my AR bolt. But thank God the pin was on my table and, with the help of this video and its closeup photography -the best thing about it- I was able to get it back in as well as clean the extractor, too. Thanks again - closeup videos are the only ones that matter!

Was a great video. Up close and very very clear. What other videos of firearms do u show. Thanks Danny

One of the best videos. Clear Concise and you ensure we, those that are watching to learn, understand and can see what you are doing. Also, thank you for not talking and talking with not teaching.

awesome instructional man thank you

Great video, lighting and details are on point. I'm a new AK guy and on my first breakdown I sprayed it with oil solvent. So I definitely need to take it apart and clean.

It is in AK so it really does not matter if there is some on there, but I would suggest a bronze brush if you were to do it!

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas!

Very helpful especially in the orientation of the larger pin and the firing pin.

Well I certainly appreciate the sub and the support! Thank you! It was a pleasure to shoot with Destinee and I am glad you enjoyed the video her and I did together. What part of MN are you in?

This is the BEST video on this subject, thank you so much for your work. Great quality and great demonstration! Cheers!

Thank you --- your video popped up and it was exactly my guns issue. Stripped down the carrier, cleaned as described, finished with a great shooting gun/

Amazing video thank you for making this!

Very helpful. I didn't know you could take that apart for extra cleaning. Thank you.

The extractor does not eject the empty casing, it just takes it off from the chamber, the ejector is the one that expells it, and it is fixed on the ak, it is part of the rails thgat ride the bolt (something like the cam on the ar).

your videos are allways the most informative and easiest to follow. the other don't come close. thank you

You are quite welcome. I am glad I could help!

Thanks for the detailed instruction. I just purchased a MAK-90 and will follow your steps after getting some supplies.

Great video! Step by step lots of help, thanks!

This was extremely helpful. Very well done, excellent up close camera work.

Very helpful! My firing pin and its retention pin fell out while I was cleaning. Good to know the retention pin only needs to be flush with the top part of the bolt there. Thank you!!!!

Thanks for the vid, excellent presentation

Yeah it never hurts to clean it! I am glad I could help

Awesome video. Nice camera work with the close ups.

I am glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching :)

Thanks for doing the vid. Shooting yesterday the firing pin retaining pin broke resulting in firing pin exiting the carrier and jamming the rifle. Needed to see details of bolt disassembly so again, much thanks

Extremely informative. About to disassemble the bolt on a new AK I have not shot yet (my first AK) so that I can document the initial condition of the surfaces as well as headspace the bolt with Go and No-Go gauges. as a benchmark for my progressive use of the gun.

Thanks for a great instructive video. Just completed my AK build. I found your video very helpful. You really can find ANYTHING on RU-vid. What a great country. Too bad I live in a sucky state for firearms (CT).

You are welcome! Have a great Thanksgiving!

Thank you! I appreciate the nice comment!

Your AK videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

Thanks so much for the concise and direct instructional video with no BS and meaningless chatter about other things aside from the task at hand. 💯👍

SUBBED u got the best way of explaining and articulating things aswell as good camera angling and visibility so i can actually see wtf ur even showing us lol

Awesome video, very helpful and the clarity is great! Thank you.

Working a friend's 74...thank you for this.

Just watched the video ...and cleaned my bolt system properly...thanks for the guidance

Thank you,I'll make sure I don't over look that area when I'm cleaning ,hell learn something new every day THANK YOU SO MUCH .JJM IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA SENT CLASS A

Awesome, just cleaned a nasty bolt/pin. Thanks for the great vid!

No worries! just use a little bit of oil (A LITTLE BIT) and use a small hammer with the punch to assist you with getting it in.

Great instructional video. I noticed that your bolt was cut smooth, compared to my century arms bolt. It looked like a grade school kid was learning how to operate the lathe. Thank you again for such detailed information.

Excellent video! Very detailed instructions. I’m new to AK platform and after cleaning my new M70 after first range trip, noticed the firing pin was sticking a lil. I’ll try cleaning to see if that resolves the issue.

Terrific job at explaining what to do and what look out for.

Excellent, very helpful. So many youtubers with severe ADHD rush through these disassembly vids and leave people scratching their heads. Would you recommend using compressed air to finish the process to remove anything left over and to also help ensure the insides are dry? Thanks so much!

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Thanks for the video. I found it really helpful in the first time break down and cleaning of the bolt in my new AK.

That was extremely useful...thanks for posting it.

Very nice. Straight to the point with only the necessary hyperbole. Nothing worse than having a punch block full of pins and a wayward spring traveling under my bench and having ng to listen to how weapons developed over time...forty minutes later, still no info...big thanks dude. PS I hit the subscribe button

Grate video broke my firing pit today and have to replace. This make it so easy for me next time I definitely pull it apart and clean it

Awesome, I got everything back together. Thanks for you help, I appreciate it!

My firing pin has a spring so it doesn't rattle. Just an FYI for those who have spring loaded firing pins. Excellent tutorial btw. Thanks nsz85

Followed your advice gave it one last try and got the pin out , thank you teacher

Great vid and great quality! RU-vid needs more of this stuff. i just ordeded an Arsenal Sar m14f so im busy soaking up all the knowledge i can get.

Just watched your video- thanks for making it. Got a PSA GF5 with alg trigger and getting light primer strikes......think I might need to change/replace the firing pin. Thanks again.

Thank you for this video. Right to the point. Fixed my AK that had a piece of metal jammed in the firing pin from the factory.

Hey bro your video on the AK Bolt Cleaning and Disassembly was perfect. I for the first time cleaned my AK after about 3500 rnds. Wow was it nasty. Any way my appreciation comes from your time and quality of video with excellent commentary. I searched many videos for this and some had what I was looking for and some ran a little funny....just might be me......The video was perfect thanks again and happy New Year my friend. Vince

Yes ,it is good to know how to do this,I have never cleaned mine ,it will be done!!!...

Thank you for subbing and I am glad you enjoyed the video :)

I use Ballistol on all my firearms but on my SKS's the firing pin block I know Ballistol will soak into your metal and at first my pins would not rattle like they should and I dried the channel and pin good but Ballistol will adhere to metal so what I do now is take the block apart then let it soak with Hoppes or Gun Scrubber the only place I use Ballistol on is extractor pin and light coating on the bolt face. So to each his own try it .