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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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..!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

Great video. Great camera work. Thank you.

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!

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

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

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.

Excellent video with clear closeups. Thank you!

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

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

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

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas!

Your AK videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

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.

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

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.

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/

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.

thanks for this vid!! iwas having issues with my AK yesterday,this video helps a lot.

This was a great video! I was having extractor problems now i have something to try to correct it

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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!

Clear and concise and all the info I was looking for. Great video, thanks.

Awesome instructionional vid !! My pin was basically stuck and had major issues with ejections.. now it's just sweet!!! actually all your viedos are great!! keep em going...

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!!!!

Awesome video. Nice camera work with the close ups.

Very well presented and articulated!!! Happy Holidays!!!

Great vid for those that are new to the AK! Thanks

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

Best video yet on this....

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

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

Very good, learned a lot. Thanks for making a lucid video. I find I'm mindful when cleaning guns.

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. 💯👍

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Excellent video - thanks for the very precise instructions. This one is a keeper!

Great video Sir,Great camera work,i learned it very well with the great help of your best video thanks alot from Pakistan.

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

I like your videos. They are very detailed and you give a great POV. Thank you very much.

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

Thanks for the video man! Had a firing pin that was slightly bent and was getting stuck. This video helped me put that badboy back in shape.

Excellent video, love the close ups. I helped a freind of mine with his AK bolt and we figured it out but it would have been so much easier and simpler had I known about your video. lol Well we all learn. Keep the videos.

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

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

Thanks for the vid, excellent presentation

Epic video, man. Very crisp. Thank you for sharing!

Hey awesome video, thanks. I have some problems removing both pins, also extractor with the spring under does not compress, any advise.

Very well made and informative video. Thanks.

Fantastic detail !! Tip of the hat to you sir!!!

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

Amazing video thank you for making this!

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.

awesome instructional man thank you

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

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

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

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

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