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James K · January 13, 2012, 09:15 PM

I worked on quite a few of those loading gates. First, you have to smooth up the inside of the gate itself to remove burrs and take off sharp corners. Then, take some off the spring part to reduce the force required to push the gate in. Be careful doing this, as you don't want to have it break. When done right, the rounds will go in as slick as ... well whatever you think of as slick.

Jim

January 13, 2012, 09:15 PM	#10
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I worked on quite a few of those loading gates. First, you have to smooth up the inside of the gate itself to remove burrs and take off sharp corners. Then, take some off the spring part to reduce the force required to push the gate in. Be careful doing this, as you don't want to have it break. When done right, the rounds will go in as slick as ... well whatever you think of as slick. Jim