Golani Sporter .223 issue

[nightraider717]

I read other posts on misfeeds with some Golani's. That has happened with mine, but the thing that confuses me is that I clean mine, fire it, and it smells like ammonia. Plus, I took mine apart and it does not look like there is any problems with lugs, bolt, etc... so I am a bit confused. The ammonia issue as well as the bolt staying partially open and not letting me fire the gun is what I need help on. Thanks!!!

 

[Oswald2001]

What ammo are you using?

 

[nightraider717]

I am using Ultramax .223 55 gr. Soft point. The range I go to sells them. I have gotten off between 3-12 shots before the bolt releases and I have to pull the bolt back again and try all over.

 

[Oswald2001]

I believe than Ultramax is 'remanufactured'. Yes?

'Remanufactured' is a fancy word for 'reloaded'.

Like a 'pre-owned' car is another way of saying 'used'.


I would try some Winchester or some milsurp...NON-reloads...and see how that works.

When I try out a new weapon, I never use reloads.

I only use factory NON-reloads.

If everything checks out with factory NON-reloads, only then would I even consider trying some reloads.

I pretty much try to avoid reloads except for .38 special RNL for my .357 revolver.





I'm not sure where the ammonia smell is from, but, some ammo can smell pretty funky when fired.

Some people liken the smell of some ammo to cat pi**.

Possibly you are smelling the residue from the powder/primer and/or something formed by the reaction of the powder/primer/lead/copper residue with your cleaning product(s).

 

[nightraider717]

Thanks for the response. I picked up a Golani thinking that it was the only Galil on the market. I wonder in the long run though if getting a different manufactured Galil or IMI licensed Galil will be a better idea.

 

[Oswald2001]

Before you panic, you may just want to get a different manufactured ammo.




IMO, you should get which rifle you want.



IMI is a lot more money, but, always a sure bet.

I wouldn't worry about problems unless they actually do show up. Most people don't have any problems. (Though a still unacceptable number do.)

Century guarantees their builds so you can always send it back to them for repair...IF...you have a problem. (Not fun, I know, but...it's an option.)

IF...you have any problems, you may wish to consider sending it to member Tenngalil to be 'fixed up' or just have him build you one using the parts from your current Golani.

AFAIK, Tenngalil could end up as the reigning 'king' of top tier Galil builders. That's the feeling I get around here anyway.

He can do the cool custom Israeli military engraving and equally cool lightening cut. I don't know of any other builder than does that.


Here is the contact info for Tenngalil:

mlmueller@blomand.net

Hillbilly Firearms
07 FFL
(931)808-6165

 

[jasonb]

Alot of people think Wolf smells like amonia. Probably just the powder they use.

I've found ultramax to be a very mild load, often not shooting to the same point of impact as other loads.

 

[Oswald2001]

An underpowered round may result in the bolt carrier not being sent backward with enough force to fully compress the recoil spring.

The bolt will not lock up if it is not sent forward (with the bolt carrier) with sufficient force by the recoil spring.



Again, get some Winchester or other factory NON-reloads.

In fact, it's not a bad idea to get a few boxes of different manufacurers and different bullet weights to see what your rifle 'likes'.

 

[jasonb]

Mine like Prvi 55gr, and my own reloads of a 55gr bullet with 25.5gr of IMR 4895. Very accurate with that load.

They sure brass beaters though.

 

[Oswald2001]

Mine like Prvi 55gr, and my own reloads of a 55gr bullet with 25.5gr of IMR 4895. Very accurate with that load.

They sure brass beaters though.

Have you tried the 'bit of rubber on the edge of the dust cover' trick?

It will cut down on the denting of your brass cases.

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=18014&st=0&p=158794&#entry158794

 

[jasonb]

I have not been out since installing it.

 

[boscoman]

Thanks for the response. I picked up a Golani thinking that it was the only Galil on the market. I wonder in the long run though if getting a different manufactured Galil or IMI licensed Galil will be a better idea.

Getting an IMI Galil would be the best move you could make. None of the issues that are being seen with the ORF receivers.
No matter who makes the weapon with an ORF receiver it is a crap shoot because of quality issues with the receiver. You wil never have a problem with an IMI weapon.

 

[loner42]

Getting an IMI Galil would be the best move you could make. None of the issues that are being seen with the ORF receivers.
No matter who makes the weapon with an ORF receiver it is a crap shoot because of quality issues with the receiver. You wil never have a problem with an IMI weapon.

Huh-oh, that remark will surely bring the wrath of the "O-Troll" down on ya....
Have you forgotten so soon that it's "NEVER" the fault of the ORF receiver. It's the UNQUALIFIED BUILDERS fault........................Always.
Oh well, I guess there are still a few out there that just can't wrap their simple little minds around that concept. :dunno

 

[Jim C]

well, someone that shares my opinion, imagine that! that is nice to know. :welcome

 

[boscoman]

Huh-oh, that remark will surely bring the wrath of the "O-Troll" down on ya....
Have you forgotten so soon that it's "NEVER" the fault of the ORF receiver. It's the UNQUALIFIED BUILDERS fault........................Always.
Oh well, I guess there are still a few out there that just can't wrap their simple little minds around that concept. :dunno

Naw, I aint forgotten shit!
I have to confess that while out of town last week I got on to the site without logging on & got a look at his treads. Man o man is he something. Now he is going on as to how Century may not really be the gold standard that he always claimed it was & he has latched on to how tenngalil is now the best qualified builder there is. While I am sure tenngalil is a very good builder & I am not in ANY way taking anything away from him or the work that he does, it is amusing how the troll is now like some child with a new hero that he is fawning & drooling over.
Also he has let it be known that you must have patience when getting a Golani. After all it may take buying & returning the rifle numerous times, but eventually you will get a good one. Besides that he has never seen one that can't eventually be fixed. Well duh... with enough $$ spent most anything can be made to work to some degree these days. But hey, for enough $$ you can get an IMI Galil, not have to return it & hope for the best & that eventually you will get what you should have gotten the 1st time. What a putz!
While I'm on my rant about the troll, I like how he is always accusing us of lies & slander. I seem to recall that the creator of the receiver that he masturbates over on this site did just that against DSArms & the receivers that they make for FNs. It was a classless act & a claim that had no basis or truth behind it. So the putz in the glass house should really think before he starts flinging large rocks at others.
Rant over. Back to the joy of being @ my own computer that always has him blocked.

 

[jetskrtal]

Getting an IMI Galil would be the best move you could make. None of the issues that are being seen with the ORF receivers.
No matter who makes the weapon with an ORF receiver it is a crap shoot because of quality issues with the receiver. You wil never have a problem with an IMI weapon.

+1000gazillion on the IMI being issue free,BUT it will cost you your first born,and your left gonad!!!If you can afford it ,get one and never look back!!!

 

[Oswald2001]

Wow! Someone call the fumigators. The TROLLS of the Poison People Posse have all shown up in force. :lol

And the purpose?

Why, to spread as much discouragement, negativity, misinformation, lies, doubt, wackiness, general mayhem, etc. as they possibly can Poison, poison everywhere.

They hope to make you feel bad about your Galil clone...even if it has had many rounds through it and is doing fine. They get a kick out of ruining things for other people. (I know...it's really creepy. :eek)

The Poison People Posse is made up of very few Bitter Bettys and Negative Nancys, but, they are determing to ruin your Galil experience.

They have already destroyed the Galil/Valmet section on the 'other' site and then came here to turn this section into the same gangrenous sore that they created on the 'other' site.


Unfortunately, these yahoos are part of the Galil/Galil clone experience these days.


But...be of good cheer. There are THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of 100% realiable Galil clone builds out there.

All you have to do is use a QUALIFIED builder.


Now, the Bitter Bettys and Negative Nancys of the Poison People Posse don't want you to know this.

Because...the TROLLS of the Poison People Posse :buttkick are conducting a Smear Campaign.

See...the one thing that the TROLLS fear more than anything else is a QUALIFIED builder.

A QUALIFIED builder will routinely turn out something that the TROLLS of the Poison People Posse claim is impossible.

And this embarasses the TROLLS of the Poison People Posse because they are seen for what they are and it reveals the....well...sleazy...little campaign they are running.

QUALIFIED builders effect the TROLLS of the Poison People Posse like daylight, the sign of the cross and garlic effects vampires. :lol


You have a choice.

You can buy into the LOSER attitude of the TROLLS from the Poison People Posse.

OR...you can use a QUALIFIED builder and have a really nice Galil clone.



Member Tenngalil is turning out superb Galil clones on a regular basis. (Even thought the Bitter Bettys and Negaive Nancys claim this is not possible.)

Here is the contact info for Tenngalil:

mlmueller@blomand.net

Hillbilly Firearms
07 FFL
(931)808-6165



Quote of the day:

"Illegitimi non carborundum"

(Don't let the bastards grind you down.)

 

[Oswald2001]

well, someone that shares my opinion, imagine that! that is nice to know. :welcome

"welcome to the club. hope you got a good one like i did! I love mine."

-- Jim C. professing his "love" for his Century Golani.


http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=328518#post328518

 

[Oswald2001]

While I'm on my rant about the troll, I like how he is always accusing us of lies & slander.

There is a simple reason for this. It's because you lie and slander.

I seem to recall that the creator of the receiver that he masturbates over on this site did just that against DSArms & the receivers that they make for FNs. It was a classless act & a claim that had no basis or truth behind it. So the putz in the glass house should really think before he starts flinging large rocks at others.

Hey glass house dwelling Putz. This is another one of your lies.

Document your delusion about my supposed claim against DSA before you start flinging rocks at others".

Documentation, Putz. I'm waiting. :buttkick

Rant over. Back to the joy of being @ my own computer that always has him blocked.

Translation:

I just told more lies that I can't back up and I'm now going to run and hide before I get exposed for what I really am.

 

[Oswald2001]

Getting an IMI Galil would be the best move you could make. None of the issues that are being seen with the ORF receivers.
No matter who makes the weapon with an ORF receiver it is a crap shoot because of quality issues with the receiver. You wil never have a problem with an IMI weapon.

Your response is always, "Buy an IMI."

That's good for those that can afford it...and then find one.

There are 10 times as many people that want Galils than there are IMI Galils.

So, genius, what do propose to do about the 90% left out in your 'brilliant' plan?

Hmmm...?


Aside from continuing to lie about the ORF receivers, of course.