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Crosshair · August 25, 2012, 06:39 PM

Here is a good video showing the loading procedure for the M249.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NozyVJ7js

I'm going to disagree with you a bit 44 AMP. From my understanding you NEVER NEVER NEVER reload a M249 with the bolt forward. You always retract the bolt before poping the cover.

The reason is that it is a bad habit to get into. If you pop the cover with the bolt forward after shooting, you potentially have the bolt forward on a dud round which could cook off while the cover is open.

August 25, 2012, 06:39 PM	#6
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	Here is a good video showing the loading procedure for the M249. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NozyVJ7js I'm going to disagree with you a bit 44 AMP. From my understanding you NEVER NEVER NEVER reload a M249 with the bolt forward. You always retract the bolt before poping the cover. The reason is that it is a bad habit to get into. If you pop the cover with the bolt forward after shooting, you potentially have the bolt forward on a dud round which could cook off while the cover is open. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.