New guy...Mini 30 issue

[WER74]

Hi all, new guy here from KY, been lurking a while. I traded for a Mini 30 a while back and finally got to shoot it today. Sweet feeling gun, no problem with accuracy, but when I first put the mag in and pull it back and release, there is a problem with feeding. I have to do it two or three times before the round will chamber. This is a gun with serial number starting in 189, if that makes a difference. Didn't clean it before shooting so I suppose that could be a factor. The mag is the factory five rounder.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Erik

 

[Firsttimegrampa]

Have you oiled it ? Plus how are you releashing the slide ? Are you gently releasing or letting it slam forward ?

 

[WER74]

I haven't oiled it yet. As for the slide, was letting it slam forward. I'm giving the gun a good cleaning tonight and hope to be able to shoot it again soon.

 

[Firsttimegrampa]

Letting it slam forward is the proper way to release the slide, also make sure the mag is in correct and seated

 

[gunman42782]

Try having the bolt locked back, then inserting the mag, then pull back on the bolt and release.

 

[WER74]

The mag was as in there as it can get. I will try inserting mag with bolt back. Also, the ammo was Brown Bear. Doubt that makes a difference for this issue. Thanks!

 

[Leucoandro]

Did you make sure that the hole on the front of the magazine went over the button/pin/knob that sticks out inside the magazine well?


Charlie

 

[blume357]

also, you might want to polish under the feed lip of the mag... make sure there is not rust there. It should work with the factory mag...now aftermarket mags are another story.

 

[WER74]

Turns out the rounds weren't seated fully back in the mag. Didn't know I needed to 'pack' em down first. Thanks for all the suggestions. Good info here.