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brandon_h3 · July 27, 2001, 11:30 PM

I have heard a million different opinions on this, but does it hurt a magazine to leave it full? I have heard that using one or 2 less cartridges than the clip can hold significantly reduces the amount of tension on the spring. Any ideas guys?

July 27, 2001, 11:30 PM	#1
brandon_h3 Junior member Join Date: June 3, 2001 Posts: 226	Leaving magazines full...does it hurt them? I have heard a million different opinions on this, but does it hurt a magazine to leave it full? I have heard that using one or 2 less cartridges than the clip can hold significantly reduces the amount of tension on the spring. Any ideas guys?