I've been getting an occasional stovepipe. At first I thought it was the ammo but I've decided its the way the ammo feeds the chamber. The mags are kind of particular as to how they're loaded. Anyone have any tips on filling them??
Loading the 15-22's magazines.
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I don't see how the way the mag is loaded could have anything to do with a stovepipe - that's an ejector/extractor issue.
Tweak the ejector inward towards the centerline of the chamber just a tad and see if that helps. See this video for an explanation:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO76HC9tD4g[/ame]
I had a few, and tweaking the ejector and installing a Volquartsen extractor fixed my issue completey.
Tweak the ejector inward towards the centerline of the chamber just a tad and see if that helps. See this video for an explanation:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO76HC9tD4g[/ame]
I had a few, and tweaking the ejector and installing a Volquartsen extractor fixed my issue completey.
I can't like this post enough. I have one of these, and they're magic lol
tomcatt51
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Yes, carefully. It's important the rims are staggered. If they're not you get jams. A little pressure down on the assist button while loading seems to help. You can see if they're staggered as you're loading by looking thru the window at the top rear of the mag. Also keep count while loading. If they're not staggered your 25 rd mag will only hold 24.
RedNeck Jim
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I use the load assist button to make loading easier. After each round is loaded, I pull back the load assist button a bit & release, so that it pops back under the spring pressure. This constant jostle, as you load, ensures the rounds stagger properly. And yes, failing to stagger the rounds can cause all sorts of feed/ejection issues.
I've noticed that some times after loading a round and releasing the "button" the nose of the bullet is facing abit down instead of pointing up at the top of the mag. Then I'm always wondering about the rounds farther down. The counting idea stated above sounds like a good idea.
Excellent video! Thanks.
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This is what I do as well, and I don't have issues . . .
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Lightning loader. Simply awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
tomcatt51
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They do work well, I have one, I like it, but you still have to pay attention to the rds being staggered.
All I can say is my 15 22 would not be half as much fun with out my Lighting Loader. I had concerns as to how well it would holdup but I have loaded several thousand rounds and so far so good. If it breaks I will defiantly buy another one.
peterdeb
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This is an outstanding piece of equipment! Have one and it takes seconds to load the mag correctly. Bought one for a buddy as well. He thinks its great as well, as important as the 15-22 itself, especially with his slight arthritic fingers. McFadden also gives a military discount.
bacardigold
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+1 for the lightning loader. Wouldn't be without it!
I can certainly make one lol
I have heads for both my 15-22 and my Kimber .22 conversion.
There's one on Firearms Blog that's decent.
McFadden Machine's Lightning Grip .22LR Loader - The Firearm Blog
