CA M-24 Trouble... : (

[Nexus]

I just got my CA M-24 friday. Since then I have only put 75 rounds through it tops... (been busy)... and it BROKE!!!

It is stock, and the problem may be a simple fix, or something complicated. I was going to use it tomorrow (on labor day) for a small team game, and so I was adjusting the hop-up (yes it does have one, as several people told me it didn't). All of a sudden the bolt would not go forward all the way, like when the magazine is empty. So I removed the magazine, however, it still had BB's in it. I flipped the gun over (with the magazine removed), and pulled the bolt back and this is what I saw...

Rather that is what I should have seen. Anyone familiar with this rifle knows that you can adjust the stock hop up here (the little hole in the middle) but the hole was not visible, as the whole chamber had been pulled back with the bolt! If I push the bolt forward I can see the brass chamber(as pictured), but the little brass rod that pushes the bb's into the barrel is covering the hop up hole. When I attempt to pull the bolt back again, the chamber follows, and I see o-rings, and all sorts of parts in the weapon go by as the bolt is being pulled back. What the heck happened, and how can I fix it? Any help would be appreciated.

*Note: I plan on having the rifle upgraded as soon as the parts come in. I was just hoping to use it stock, as my other CA, an M4, is down as well, just for this weekend. SO I could have it fixed at that time, if it is too complicated for such a newb as myself. Curse my bad luck. Two CA's down...*

[Maverick]

The same thing is happening to my friends l96. I am not super familiar with the m24 internals, but the problem with the l96 is that it is missing a screw. Check for any screw holes that should be holding the hop up in place. It is very possible that the factory did not tighten the screw enough and it came loose.

[Nexus]

The only screw that I knew had anything to do with the hop-up, was the adjustment screw. It is now inaccessible do to the feeding tube that is jammed or whatever in place. It is not coming back when I pull the bolt back, like it should. I know there are probably more screws internally for the hop-up, if I were to pull the barrel and trigger assembly out, to access them... but I am very leery of doing this, for fear I will cause more damage not knowing what I am doing.

So probably the hop-up chamber screws came loose, and can't hold the chamber in place against the force of the bolt being pulled... it makes sense as far as I can see. Only thing is, if I put my thumb in the chamber, to try to hold it in place while I pull the bolt back, the thing will not budge in the slightest bit. Maybe something is in a bind, due to whatever the problem is.
I'm not sure.

Thanks Maverick.

[Maverick]

I tried with my finger and it wouldnt budge on the 96 as well. Try with a screwdriver or some other object like that.

Sniper rifles are very simple, so dont be afraid to work on them. Only thing I caution you on is if you do decide to disassemble the m24, I know that the m24 screws are notorious to stripping, so go slow and be careful.

[deadprezident]

pm sent

Also there are only 3 screws that are prone to stripping, those are the ones that hold the trigger assembly on and the one that holds down the hopup.

[Nexus]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help. I don't really have any time right now to rip her apart, but I will update when I get around to it. I'm sure I will have more questions. Thanks again.