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10-96 · February 29, 2008, 03:53 AM

Granted, I haven't bought just a whole lot of 'em- I have yet to lay hands on a brand new factory mag that hasn't given me headaches. The worst was Bushmaster and GI Okay Industries. The crappy part was the Okays were issued to us in Iraq. I spent a lot of time with a small file and pliers to get our 30 rounders to operate with at least 28 rnds. I just ordered some PRI mags for my 6.8 and I'm really hoping they aren't goobered up.

Is the S&W chambered for 5.56 or .223? Able Ammo has some 5.56 Federal Lake City for a decent price that ought to get you through your woes (maybe) until you get things running right. How many rounds are you putting into each mag? Try loading to half the capacity, lots of lube on the bolt, and call S&W if all else fails.

February 29, 2008, 03:53 AM	#17
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	Granted, I haven't bought just a whole lot of 'em- I have yet to lay hands on a brand new factory mag that hasn't given me headaches. The worst was Bushmaster and GI Okay Industries. The crappy part was the Okays were issued to us in Iraq. I spent a lot of time with a small file and pliers to get our 30 rounders to operate with at least 28 rnds. I just ordered some PRI mags for my 6.8 and I'm really hoping they aren't goobered up. Is the S&W chambered for 5.56 or .223? Able Ammo has some 5.56 Federal Lake City for a decent price that ought to get you through your woes (maybe) until you get things running right. How many rounds are you putting into each mag? Try loading to half the capacity, lots of lube on the bolt, and call S&W if all else fails. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.