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Posted: 1/18/2002 12:31:06 AM EDT
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OK I know this is going to be a stupid question to most of you but why cant I insert a loaded mag into a bushmaster AR15 with the bolt closed. I wanted to keep it with a mag loaded but without one in the chamber but I found that this was imposible. If I cannot keep it this way how should I keep it? Round in safty on, or magizine out? tHanks for any help you can give. Talon_G32 |
What kinda magazine is it? If its a Thermold, you'll probably need to open the bolt, insert the (unloaded) mag, and close the bolt. Then work it (the bolt) back and forth a few times to shave off the extra plastic off the feed lips. If its a USGI mag, maybe the feed lips are bent (too far up?) If its an after-market steel mag, run over it with your car and buy USGI or Thermold.  -Gloftoe |
| Just give it a good smack. All fully loaded 30 rounders will "resist" being fully inserted due to spring tension & 30 rounds against the bottom of the bolt carrier. I actually notice it more w/ USGIs than I do Thermolds, but that's just me. If you are using Thermolds, be sure to follow Gloftoe's advice & break them in. |
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Thanks for the tips. I should have mentioned, it is the original 10 rnd. Mag that came from bushmaster. I have heard that bushmaster uses 30 rounders cut down for there 10 round mags. This seems likely because it has a bend like a USGI 30, where as other 10 rounds mags that I have seen are straight. Given this info do you still think it is just the mag being to full? Should I load 9 instead of 10? This is a SHTF backup incase the Glock is not enough. A few USGI 30's will be coming soon. But until then I would like to have something in it. Talon_G32 |
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