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rhassick1
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I purchased my 15-22 about a month ago. It's S/N is DTX31XX and it had the flash suppresser on when I got it so I'm thinking its a newer manufacture. Before today it has run fairly well with only a couple issue with about 400 to 500 rounds through it. Today at the range I had several instances where the rifle did not cycle completely. The spent rounds did not eject properly because the bolt did not travel back far enough to reach the ejector. At least I think this is what happened because the bolt did not go back and reset the hammer. I have been using Federal bulk exclusively from the start with this problem just happening today.
Has anyone else had this? I have read a number of post here and the FTE's are usually the result of the ejector not being aligned properly. Mine seems fine, just not enough force to move the bolt back all the way. (Maybe just a couple bad rounds in the box and I found them today.)
I was also wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the silver springs and the blue springs. Is one type stronger or weaker than the other? My rifle has the silver but it seems most newer ones have blue or blue springs are installed after the S&W rework.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Has anyone else had this? I have read a number of post here and the FTE's are usually the result of the ejector not being aligned properly. Mine seems fine, just not enough force to move the bolt back all the way. (Maybe just a couple bad rounds in the box and I found them today.)
I was also wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the silver springs and the blue springs. Is one type stronger or weaker than the other? My rifle has the silver but it seems most newer ones have blue or blue springs are installed after the S&W rework.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Just picked mine up today. S/N DUA48XX. No star on the manual and the revision is 032210. It does not recommend Remington or Winchester Wildcat ammo. I wont get to shoot it until next weekend.
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Just found and joined the forum. Ordered the CA model 811032 yesterday sight unseen. It is Serial# DTX5***. Will pick up 4/12 and shoot the same day.
Thanks for all the good posts, observations, cautions (Safety forcing), etc. All this should save headaches.
Figure on putting Federal and Winchester and some 20yr Federal Classic HV rounds for break in. Will go a little slow for first few rounds, snaking about every 5 shots for the heck of it.
Will let all know results.
Just found and joined the forum. Ordered the CA model 811032 yesterday sight unseen. It is Serial# DTX5***. Will pick up 4/12 and shoot the same day.
Thanks for all the good posts, observations, cautions (Safety forcing), etc. All this should save headaches.
Figure on putting Federal and Winchester and some 20yr Federal Classic HV rounds for break in. Will go a little slow for first few rounds, snaking about every 5 shots for the heck of it.
Will let all know results.
I've shot both out of my DTX1xxx and I didn't have a problem with either. Next time I go shoot, I'm going to try my luck with remington subsonic.
My buddy has his FFL and drove to his warehouse yesterday for me. Picked it up today, I got the threaded barrel model and the Serial# is DUAxxxx No star on the manual and blue springs in the gun. I paid $407 otd after taxes and transfer. BTW first post here on the forum and glad to be part of a good bunch of people with a lot of helpful info!
Fondis Firearms
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Excel welcome to the forum and the disorder. You have made a good pruchase and found a good bunch to share the fun with.
BeginingOfTheEnd
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Some one else can give more sureness but I believe the 10rd mags come w/ blue follower and 25 rd mags w/ red.
ledman
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Hey, welcome to the forums...let us know how she performs! And welcome to the addiction!
lonejacklarry
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Don't worry too much. You'll be back in a couple of months trying to get help on how to stop spending money!
stevegartx
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I just ordered my M&P 15-22 from Davidsons on wed.morning , should have tomorrow . Email I recieved from them states that it is a DUA serial number.
I just ordered my M&P 15-22 from Davidsons on wed.morning , should have tomorrow . Email I recieved from them states that it is a DUA serial number.
trail
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I picked one up on tuesday. S#DUA blue spring and "new" style mag.
sean274
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I picked mine up from the BX at Nellis AFB last Sunday. S/N was "DUA" and the magazine had the red follower, also, the spring on bolt assembly was blue. Went there today to pick up some ammo and they are now carrying magazines for the M&P 15-22...so I had to get an extra!
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