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Posted: 4/13/2008 9:11:45 PM EDT
Sounds like you unknowingly locked the bolt to the rear. I have also tried to open an AR with the bolt locked open  . Welcome to the club, BTW. Maybe someone else can think of a clever insult.
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Haha that would be my guess. If your charging handle just slides backwards, first of all, it wasn't latched like it should be, and secondly, as mentioned above, your bolt was locked to the rear. Just tap the bolt catch next time, and hopefully your fingers are clear of that charging handle if it isn't latched. |
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If you want to do that again (like if you're at a public range and they require you remove your mags and leave the bolt open), pull back on the handle. While holding the handle back, press down on the bottom of the bolt release (only item on the left side). Your bolt will then stay open. Dont forget to push forward and lock your handle back in place though. This is generally a safe position to keep your rifle in if others are around so they can easily see you dont have a round in the chamber. From this position, when you insert your mag, all you have to do is press the top of the bolt release and it will slam forward, chambering a round, and you'll be ready to pull the trigger. |
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