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Have a post sample AK 74 built from a Bulgarian parts kit.

 

The first round suffered a failure to eject. There was a case separation during the extraction process.

 

The round was of Bulgarian surplus, steel with looks like a lacquer type finish.

 

Anyway, there is still some of the casing left in the chamber. After repeated attempts to extract the remnants, there is still enough to proclude chambeing a round.

 

Would attempting to ream the remainder out be the most logical option?

 

Running out of ideas. We have the barrel out of the trunnion.

 

Anyone experience this?

 

Thanks

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My Polish Tantal rebuild works like a charm. Nodac Stud receiver. Split cases on surplus ammo is common, but I've never had one come apart. If the case separated from the base you could try a 'tap'. Screw into the shell until snug and tap out with a hardwood dowel. If it slips, screw in tighter. I did this with an M1 carbine and it work nicely.

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they do make ruptured case extractors - a 5.56mm USGI type may work. You might also try a broken screw extractor of the right size - they will often pick up the front end of a case as well - note they are LH thread, so you turn them the opposite way. You also might try a larger bronze brush on a section of cleaning rod, and spin it with a drill - 6mm/ 270 size in this case. That can also spin the neck out sometimes. Now - this may seem a stupid question, but are you sure there is a case neck left in there ? and that you are not just seeing the front of the chamber ? Let us know how things come out - so to speak.....

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Hi Guys,

 

There are fragments of a shell casing still in the chamber. We were able to remove fragments. As it now stands, all that is left is a residual of fragmented shell case.

 

We are not able to insert a round. One can see the fragments of the casing. Ill attempt to get some clear photos. The barrel has been extracted from the weapon.

 

Thanks for all of the replies...

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