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Break in for AR-15

shellitoutshellitout Member Posts: 345 ✭✭✭
edited July 2006 in Ask the Experts
Anyone know if there is a break in point for an AR-15, like some handguns? I'm having problems with the first round loading into the chamber.[:(!]
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    Patriots sonPatriots son Member Posts: 915 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    when you are releasing the charging handle do not be gentle, pull back
    and release it. Some people dont let it snap back, wich will cause chambering problems. I might be way off, but its a start.
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    magmag Member Posts: 464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What brand magazines are you using ?

    mag
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    KojakKojak Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is it doing it with all mags or just one? You might also try putting one less round in the mag and see if that makes a difference.
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    TxsTxs Member Posts: 18,801
    edited November -1
    Are you pulling the charging handle back and releasing or hitting the bolt stop/release?

    You'll get slightly greater bolt impetus by using the charging handle, but like Patriots son said, riding it forward even slightly can be an issue. You should just yank it to the rear until your fingers slip from the handle.
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    drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,531 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you are not using lube, use it!!

    I think all guns have some wear in time to a certain extent. What kind of AR?
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    88fingers88fingers Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was having the same problem with one of my RRA AR's. It turned out to be the ammo that I was feeding her (Olympic). I had bought bulk, and tried everything except switching ammo. Give that a try, use a quality lube, and don't be gentle with that charging handle!
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