Sticking Bolt

[Badger1099]

Within 2-5 shots, the bolt will get stuck forward, and I have to stick my finger in the breech and push the bolt back about a 1/8" until it clicks back into position. I am new to AutoMag ownership, and have no idea what this is. I have cleaned an lubed the main surfaces, but to no avail.

One clue that may help. When cleaning I noticed that the bolt has a point, when being slid back and forth, that where it sticks. It sticks in the way something does when pushed against a detent. There is resistance until the detent is pushed aside, then slided freely.

Thanks

[Muzikman]

level 7 or Level 10?

ULE or old Stainless body?

[Badger1099]

I assume Level 7, it is not a Level 10. Stainless body.

[athomas]

Stainless bodies can have a valve with the level 10 bolt.

If it is the level 7, then check the condition of your bolt spring. When is the last time you changed it? It is a consumable item in the mag.

[Badger1099]

Still working on the bolt

Update: I replaced the spring with a new one, and oiled the reg. Now what happens is that on the 1st or 2nd shot the valve seems to retract, but air escapes forward from the bolt. I try to push the bolt backwards, but am unable to move it.

I am still concerned that the bolt does not slide smoothly onto the tube. It has a friction point where it sticks. See below

[Badger1099]

UP. Any thoughts on my problem, I just bought this marker off ebay, and I am frustrated I cannot get it to work.

Thanks,

[Tim Taylor]

Get rid of the spring and get a spacer kit or, better yet, a Level X.

[athomas]

Check for irregularities in the bolt and powertube. They should be ok, but it is possible that something got bent out of place (most likely spacer or something of that nature). Remove the powertube parts. Check them. Replace the powertube o-ring. If it still leaks when the bolt is back, use a shorter powertube spacer.

[Marcus Eriksson]

I had the same problem with my automag.

What I did was open up the powertube assembly, I don't have spacers, but a spring. I cleaned and oiled the the 2 o-rings and the little spring. I also changed the regulator seat.

I also changed all the o-rings in the on-off assembly, especially all the small white plastic o-rings. After I did that the things works great.

my bolt did also slide on fine except when near the bottom when I had to push it a bit harder so it made contact with the bumber.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Marcus

[MoneyShot]

It helps

[Badger1099]

I just got a Repair Kit, and changed out the o-rings you specified. It works great now, THANKS.

[XtremeC]

on mine the trigger pin sticks and i have to use something skinny to push it back in place about every 8 shots.. is this the same problem as you mentioned, or is my problem located somewhere else?.. how do i fix my trigger pin from getting stuck?

[XtremeC]

damnit that is exacatly what mine is doing, mine is brand new though? knida strange if i have to replace the o rings..

[VFX_Fenix]

C - Are you using a Level 10 bolt kit? If so, add more shims. You'll have to find a fine ballance in the number of shims you use though because too many will cause you to have a leak and too few will leave your bolt sticking.

Personally after I broke in my Level 10 I'm using all 5 shims, 1.5 carrier and the silver (medium) spring. If I use 4 shims I end up with my bolt getting stuck forward after a chuff.

[XtremeC]

i fixed it, thanks for the reply though.. i just oiled it up so it slides better and adjusted my tank, my tank was only set at 500.. changed it to 850 and it shots great now