So I got a great deal on a new PSL today; with some trading and swapping and whatnot, walked out the door with it and 40 rounds for $40. Good deal, right?
Now I've got it home, and I've got an issue.....(this is the part where you start laughing at me.)
The bolt is locked open, and I cannot for the life of me get it to close. Tried pushing it, popping the mag in and out, looking it up online....its locked open, and I cannot get it to close into battery for anything.
Is something broken? Do I have a lemon? Or am I just an idiot who can't figure out how to operate this firearm?
Thanks for the help....I'll rep anyone who answers this, and I'll take the laughter and ribbing in stride if possible.
EDIT: Nevermind! You can stop laughing now!
Wiggled it enough and it went; no big deal. I need to take it apart and clean it anyway. Lets turn this into a "Woohoo, new gun," thread now, shall we?
ANOTHER EDIT: Anybody know where I can order some cheap 7.62x54R that ISN'T corrosive? I'd like to not have to deal with all of that, if I can help it. Also, I've heard that its bad to fire anything larger than 150 grains out of these; true or false? If true, thats another requirement for my ammo hunt. Thanks!
Now I've got it home, and I've got an issue.....(this is the part where you start laughing at me.)
The bolt is locked open, and I cannot for the life of me get it to close. Tried pushing it, popping the mag in and out, looking it up online....its locked open, and I cannot get it to close into battery for anything.
Is something broken? Do I have a lemon? Or am I just an idiot who can't figure out how to operate this firearm?
Thanks for the help....I'll rep anyone who answers this, and I'll take the laughter and ribbing in stride if possible.
EDIT: Nevermind! You can stop laughing now!
Wiggled it enough and it went; no big deal. I need to take it apart and clean it anyway. Lets turn this into a "Woohoo, new gun," thread now, shall we?
ANOTHER EDIT: Anybody know where I can order some cheap 7.62x54R that ISN'T corrosive? I'd like to not have to deal with all of that, if I can help it. Also, I've heard that its bad to fire anything larger than 150 grains out of these; true or false? If true, thats another requirement for my ammo hunt. Thanks!
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