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Sharkbite · January 10, 2020, 12:37 PM

I was at the range yesterday with my shooting partner. After about 300rounds fired he had occasion to field-strip his pistol (a Smith M&P 2.0).

There was a clear drag mark up the center of the dirty feed ramp. This was clearly caused by rounds sliding up the ramp.

How anyone can claim there is no contact between the nose of the bullet and the feed-ramp is beyond comprehension.

As was stated above...what is the FEED ramp for, if not to FEED the round

January 10, 2020, 12:37 PM	#77
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	I was at the range yesterday with my shooting partner. After about 300rounds fired he had occasion to field-strip his pistol (a Smith M&P 2.0). There was a clear drag mark up the center of the dirty feed ramp. This was clearly caused by rounds sliding up the ramp. How anyone can claim there is no contact between the nose of the bullet and the feed-ramp is beyond comprehension. As was stated above...what is the FEED ramp for, if not to FEED the round Last edited by JohnKSa; January 11, 2020 at 12:42 AM. Reason: .