bwiese
Bearcat
Hi folks...
Just did the papers on Ruger American ranch in 5.56(223) that uses detachable AR
mags. Have to wait 10 days to take it home, but wroked the action a bit at the shop...
I note that, unlike most 'regular' bolt guns, this gun's bolt locks back (i.e, can't move
forward) on an empty mag. [This is different than most bolt guns without any
detachable mags, which can slide over the follower plate when empty.]
I'd like to disable this so-called 'feature' without modifying my AR mags. Any clues to
tricks working on the bolt etc? Guidance from RKIs welcome.
[I just think I should be able to single-load a round in the chamber without either
having to thumb down the mag follower & not having to eject the mag either!! ]
Thanks
Bill
Just did the papers on Ruger American ranch in 5.56(223) that uses detachable AR
mags. Have to wait 10 days to take it home, but wroked the action a bit at the shop...
I note that, unlike most 'regular' bolt guns, this gun's bolt locks back (i.e, can't move
forward) on an empty mag. [This is different than most bolt guns without any
detachable mags, which can slide over the follower plate when empty.]
I'd like to disable this so-called 'feature' without modifying my AR mags. Any clues to
tricks working on the bolt etc? Guidance from RKIs welcome.
[I just think I should be able to single-load a round in the chamber without either
having to thumb down the mag follower & not having to eject the mag either!! ]
Thanks
Bill