X95 Stuck Bolt

[spencer rifle]

I figured I'd try here before I take it to a shop. My X95 bolt will not unlock. Searched here and on the interwebs for solutions, but can't find any. I have the thing as far apart as I can get it, but still no luck. Even have the barrel unlocked, but can't get anything to move. I can pull the bolt carrier out a little from the rear, but it appears to be pulling itself apart when I do that. No round in the chamber, but no moving the cocking handle either. It's just stuck.

 

[Creedmoor]

If it was mine, I would shoot a load of Kroil or gun oil in it and after a few minutes,
I would mortar it like my life depends on it. And do it again until the bolt slides back.
But that's me.

 

[patience0830]

What's an X95?

 

[Creedmoor]

What's an X95?

A Tavor Bullpup

 

[NyleRN]

That's weird OP. Never heard of one doing that. Never had that issue with mine. You got me

ETA: When was the last time you shot it? Did you field strip afterwards then put it back together and now this?
Maybe somehow the gas piston is bound up

 

[gassprint1]

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What's an X95?

Prtty cool looking bullpup

 

[gassprint1]

No

I figured I'd try here before I take it to a shop. My X95 bolt will not unlock. Searched here and on the interwebs for solutions, but can't find any. I have the thing as far apart as I can get it, but still no luck. Even have the barrel unlocked, but can't get anything to move. I can pull the bolt carrier out a little from the rear, but it appears to be pulling itself apart when I do that. No round in the chamber, but no moving the cocking handle either. It's just stuck.

I wondered why i never heard about what was wrong with it. Sounds to be a terrible fight figuring it out. Wish I was closer..I'm pretty good at figuring things out.

 

[Jont22]

Did you take the charging handle out before unlocking the barrel?

 

[spencer rifle]

Did you take the charging handle out before unlocking the barrel?

Yes

 

[Jont22]

I’ll see if I can replicate with mine in the morning and report back. I recall seeing something similar but don’t remember the exact circumstances.

 

[Jont22]

I suspect your trigger pack is not charged and it’s catching the bolt.

Try charging the gun, set to safe, then see if that works.

 

[spencer rifle]

Trigger pack is removed, and the stuck bolt won’t allow it to charge.

 

[Jont22]

Hmmm. Without the trigger pack I don’t see anything it could catch on.

 

[Jont22]

Maybe the takedown pin is pushed in a little?

 

[gassprint1]

Maybe the takedown pin is pushed in a little?

Does the selection barrel make contact with the bolt in those? Sounds like something is broke or sheared off jamming between bolt and receiver internals.

 

[Jont22]

Yeah, it seats into the barrel. I suppose if something got in there or the bolt somehow twisted that could bind it up.

 

[Mr. Habib]

Have you tried packing it with uncoiled rice?

 

[bgarman47]

Some things to try:

Check the small bolt/nut combinations that attach the brass deflector and gas shield to the body. If one or multiple of these have become loose it can impede the BCG.

Another possibility is the roll pin that attaches the piston to the BCG. If that roll pin doesn't sit below flush it can occasionally bind in the gas cylinder.

Those are the most obvious problem areas without digging too far back in the memory banks. If those suggestions don't work, I can reach out to friends who still work there (IWI) and get some additional support sent your way!