#8mm semi auto war surplus how to
#8mm semi auto war surplus full

Between a Saiga in 7,62x54 and the Egyptian 8mm Hakim we will have the guns that shoot cheap ammo. Did you notice the 308 is in wood stocks? No synthetic stocks? I was hoping to see the 7,62x54 in a synthetic stock but maybe soon we will I heard its comming. Its the norm.ДЄbout the new Saiga's I don't like the look of the 30-06 either. The grass will move on the ground infront of you too when you fire it too. Its the louder than normal blast that does it. Its not hard to understand for a safe operation of these great shooting fun semi-auto's Enjoy your Hakim.Д«TW At the range the Hakim tends to draw crowds when fired. Its all about understanding how your guns gas system works to adjust it properly. These guns have two different gas systems and must be adjusted properly for safe operation. You can still get new 8mm barrels from Century arms for it too. On the FN49 the gas valve 'Exhausts' excess gas away from the system so the more its 'OPEN' the better. Having too much gas can hammer the bolt carrier into the reciever and in time ruin the gun. Any gun with an adjustable gas system must be adjusted to the ammo your using. The gas valve adjusts how much gas goes thru the system to operate it. Warning: The Egyptain Hakim, Egyptian Rasheed & Russian SVT-40 Tokarev have similair adjustable gas systems. My Hakims seen to operate ok around the first click but i go thru the way to ajust it properly anyway to be sure its ok.

#8mm semi auto war surplus full

If it works good with two rounds then your ready for a full mag. Once it cycles and locks open then try two rounds. Open it one click at a time counter clockwise till it cycles by loading one bullet at a time till it cycles and the bolt carrier locks open thus 'last shot empty mag'. besides other surplus ammo.ДЄdjusting the Egyptian Hakim gas valve First turn the valve all the way clockwise is 'OFF'. I have shot the PMC 170gr SP out of my Hakim and its very accurate with it at 100yds. The Turkish 8mm is kind of hot for the Hakim while some to shoot it I don't. There is no gas valve that can't be freed up I have been there many times and had success.

#8mm semi auto war surplus how to

If your hakim has a stuck gas valve feel free to email me for instructions on how to free it up. The gas valve should be taken apart and the port cleaned and the threads lubed with a good anti-seize so it will remain free and adjustable. Maintainence on the Egyptian Hakim gas valve. Most thought it was an out of battery firing but it wasn't. If the gas valve is too far open the shooter can get hot breech pressure gases in their face because the gun can cycle so early the bullet hasn't left the barrel yet and the breech pressure is still present. There has been accidents in the past and its not the guns fault its the shooters for not readjusting it to the ammo that was being used. Numrich gun parts has hakim extractors its good to have an extra one but if your gas valve is adjusted properly you shouldn't need it.Д¬aution The gas valve on the Hakim must be adjusted to the ammo your using. Sarco has some hakim stuff but there is another guy on another site who has hakim parts. Its a gun you will always have to shoot no matter what. One of my Hakims is always with me when i go to the range even if its just to run one magzazine full thru it. The balance to power ratio is right on the money its designed perfect. The word Egyptian I guess turns most off to this great shooting rifle. Or should I say the SWEDISH designed Hakim. The Egyptian Hakim is one of the best 8mm semi-auto's. We grew up shooting 22 semi-auto's, then as we grew up we got an sks to plink with, now were adults and its time for the big bore toys yes its 8mm hakim time.