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warrior poet · February 17, 2008, 12:40 AM

Wow. I've NEVER loaded a 30 rd M16 mag to 30 rds. 27 is my max (for a "new" GI mag- older ones get 25 rds), and I don't top it off. I do load three tracers sixth, seventh, and eighth so I'll KNOW when I've only got five rds left in the mag.
As for my pistol(s), since I don't "top off" with a rifle, I don't do it with a pistol. I like using the same rules for both; I'm a KISS kind of guy. I'd rather be 100% reliable than have an extra bullet- I'm not shooting for score... I'm shooting to save my bacon.

February 17, 2008, 12:40 AM	#16
warrior poet Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Location: Whereever Uncle Sam wants to put me Posts: 415	Wow. I've NEVER loaded a 30 rd M16 mag to 30 rds. 27 is my max (for a "new" GI mag- older ones get 25 rds), and I don't top it off. I do load three tracers sixth, seventh, and eighth so I'll KNOW when I've only got five rds left in the mag. As for my pistol(s), since I don't "top off" with a rifle, I don't do it with a pistol. I like using the same rules for both; I'm a KISS kind of guy. I'd rather be 100% reliable than have an extra bullet- I'm not shooting for score... I'm shooting to save my bacon. __________________ Trigger control: The skillful manipulation of the trigger, which causes the weapon to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture.