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Posted: 7/3/2016 5:04:52 PM EDT
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Ugh. Tried one of my D-60's for the first time today and it fed fine, but would not hold the bolt open at all on one gun. On the other gun, it held the bolt open on the two times I tried it. What bothers me is that the gun that had problems has always been 100% reliable in function. That lower has several thousand rounds through it, the upper has a couple thousand through it. This is with 223 ammo on a proper setup, meaning it's not overgassed or anything. Not sure I'm going to be sticking with these drums. I guess the bolt catch could be too short on the problem gun, but it works perfectly with every other mag I've ever used in it.
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Posted: 7/4/2016 9:37:28 AM EDT
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Ugh. Tried one of my D-60's for the first time today and it fed fine, but would not hold the bolt open at all on one gun. On the other gun, it held the bolt open on the two times I tried it. What bothers me is that the gun that had problems has always been 100% reliable in function. That lower has several thousand rounds through it, the upper has a couple thousand through it. This is with 223 ammo on a proper setup, meaning it's not overgassed or anything. Not sure I'm going to be sticking with these drums. I guess the bolt catch could be too short on the problem gun, but it works perfectly with every other mag I've ever used in it. Friend of mine had the same issue with the bolt not holding back. |
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Posted: 7/4/2016 2:17:48 PM EDT
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I have 2. I keep one loaded at all times and keep it in my SHTF go bag along with 25, 30 round mags.
I have noticed on one of mine that it doesnt hold the bolt open either. I have Mega, Daniel Defense, Anderson, bushmaster and POF lowers. |
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Posted: 7/4/2016 3:38:26 PM EDT
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Well no matter what the complaint on these is. Once a ban comes in or they sell to L.E. only, or not sell at all. Any issue will be long forgotten in the haze,I snapped up two when I could.
Will use them in the last firefight of Life. no bolt hold open no close or jam. At that stage I won't care. In fact even the cost won't matter at that time. Bullets hitting you from all directions and tearing you apart into a blood pile of a mess.has a tendency to change the direction of thoughts. From The Walkers. Walking Dead Season Seven. 
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Posted: 7/5/2016 2:11:55 PM EDT
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I remember when the AWB expired in 04'. A Beta C-mag was one of the first things I got. For those of you who don't remember AWB scarcity and pricing, remember this: Buy it cheap, stack it deep. Yes indeed........Bought a second D60 today. It was the last one in stock. Stoes can't keep them on their shelves for very long. |
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Posted: 7/5/2016 7:36:28 PM EDT
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My 3rd will be here Monday. Slow ass gander mtn. I'm debating getting a 4th
 just to neckbeard. Maybe a 5th
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Posted: 7/5/2016 7:42:52 PM EDT
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I already have an X-products drum and an ARMATAC drum and neither lock the bolt back so I'm not too concerned.
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Posted: 7/5/2016 8:23:13 PM EDT
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I already have an X-products drum and an ARMATAC drum and neither lock the bolt back so I'm not too concerned. Neither does the Beta Co. C-Mag |
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Posted: 7/5/2016 9:22:41 PM EDT
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You guys are going to make me buy a second one.
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Posted: 7/5/2016 9:47:57 PM EDT
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You guys are going to make me buy a second one. 3 is 2 and 2 is 1. you need 3. 
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Posted: 7/6/2016 10:00:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 3 is 2 and 2 is 1. you need 3. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You guys are going to make me buy a second one. 3 is 2 and 2 is 1. you need 3. Fickle, fickle GD.... |
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Posted: 7/6/2016 12:15:13 PM EDT
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I bought two the day after the Orlando shooting and got excoriated for it here... Fickle, fickle GD....
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You guys are going to make me buy a second one. 3 is 2 and 2 is 1. you need 3. I bought two the day after the Orlando shooting and got excoriated for it here... Fickle, fickle GD....
Don't feel bad. Most of those crying in that thread probably cringe at splurging $110 on a mag. But I'll be screamin 'Murcia as I I dump 60 rounds of freedom out of my bumpsaw. 3 times in a row. No better way to blow $40 in a minute or 2. Its only money. You can make more.
Can't make more drums if some anti 2a dooshcanoe gets elected. 
ETA.. On a more serious note... My 2 (in hand) d60s both lrbho. If you feel like yours should, contact magpul on here or directly. They have excellent cs and will help you out best they can. |
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Posted: 7/6/2016 10:07:59 PM EDT
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Back in stock at DSG. $111.10 with free shipping right now but I believe it expires tonight
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Posted: 7/7/2016 12:53:02 AM EDT
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Back in stock at DSG. $111.10 with free shipping right now but I believe it expires tonight Thanks, just picked up my first one. |
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Posted: 7/7/2016 1:08:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Back in stock at DSG. $111.10 with free shipping right now but I believe it expires tonight And now I have a second one on the way. |
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Posted: 8/19/2016 6:32:01 PM EDT
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Back in stock at DSG. $111.10 with free shipping right now but I believe it expires tonight Anyone know if they run the free shipping often or not? I can back-order at that price but they also add shipping. I've got two so far. |
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Posted: 8/19/2016 8:16:50 PM EDT
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Anyone know if they run the free shipping often or not? I can back-order at that price but they also add shipping. I've got two so far. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Back in stock at DSG. $111.10 with free shipping right now but I believe it expires tonight Anyone know if they run the free shipping often or not? I can back-order at that price but they also add shipping. I've got two so far. Call. I bet they would do free shipping for it if they are running a shipping special. Glad I got 3 when I did
I threw in a MWG 90rd snail drum too from PA to round out my 30sec/clip collection. 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 12:10:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2016 1:01:53 AM EDT
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The mwg mag actually works. I got one for about 80$ recently.
No offense to magpul, but 60rnds isn't enough for me at that price point ($130 I see them for). I can buy 6 40s for that price. |
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Posted: 8/31/2016 8:50:03 PM EDT
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Got mine today and test functioned (empty) in:
S&W M&P 15: The empty mag fits nicely and the bolt carrier pulls back smoothly but the follower won't contact the bolt hold open. Build on a old Bushmaster lower: Hard to lock in. Bolt carrier gets hung up badly about half way back. Needs a good yank to completely open. Follower at least works the bolt hold open. Build on a PSA lower: Same as M&P 15. I'll put it on my table at the OGCA show and try to recoup some money. |
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Posted: 8/31/2016 8:58:17 PM EDT
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Got mine today and test functioned (empty) in: S&W M&P 15: The empty mag fits nicely and the bolt carrier pulls back smoothly but the follower won't contact the bolt hold open. Build on a old Bushmaster lower: Hard to lock in. Bolt carrier gets hung up badly about half way back. Needs a good yank to completely open. Follower at least works the bolt hold open. Build on a PSA lower: Same as M&P 15. I'll put it on my table at the OGCA show and try to recoup some money. I'll give you $60 |
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Posted: 9/2/2016 5:01:13 PM EDT
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Note that the D-60 is designed to lock the bolt back after the last round for most in-spec AR15/M4/HK416 platforms. Inserting an empty drum and manually cycling the charging handle typically will not activate the bolt hold open feature.
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Posted: 9/2/2016 6:38:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Note that the D-60 is designed to lock the bolt back after the last round for most in-spec AR15/M4/HK416 platforms. Inserting an empty drum and manually cycling the charging handle typically will not activate the bolt hold open feature. I reckon I'll give that a try then and report back.  ETA: Loaded and hand cycled a couple of Magpul dummy rounds through the mag. It fed, ejected both and held the bolt open on last round. Did it several times with same results. |
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Posted: 9/3/2016 11:26:48 PM EDT
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Tried my D-60 for the first time today in my ACR, and it works flawlessly (as expected). Wasn't even that hard to load using clipped ammo and my StripLULA. I noted that it DOES lock the bolt open when I manually cycle the action on an empty magazine. Wonder what's different about the ACR to cause this?
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Posted: 9/5/2016 4:09:36 PM EDT
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Bought one yesterday locally on sale. I loaded it by hand as I could only get one round in at a time with the lever depressed. I used it at the range last night, all 60 rounds fired without issue and the bolt locked back after the last round. Its not as easy to load as the Surefire 60 but so far I like it alot better, looks and feels much more durable. The Surefire mag randomly failed on me in the past so I don't trust it and rarely use it. I still need to shoot with this drum alot more but my initial impression is positive.
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Posted: 9/5/2016 5:34:16 PM EDT
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d60 rapidfire test results
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Posted: 9/6/2016 4:05:34 AM EDT
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Bought one yesterday locally on sale. I loaded it by hand as I could only get one round in at a time with the lever depressed. I used it at the range last night, all 60 rounds fired without issue and the bolt locked back after the last round. Its not as easy to load as the Surefire 60 but so far I like it alot better, looks and feels much more durable. The Surefire mag randomly failed on me in the past so I don't trust it and rarely use it. I still need to shoot with this drum alot more but my initial impression is positive. Interesting... I could get three or four rounds on one cycle of the lever. |
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Posted: 9/6/2016 4:32:12 AM EDT
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Berry compliant pouches are in the works as we speak. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Still waiting for pouches to become available. Berry compliant pouches are in the works as we speak. Sweet |
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Posted: 9/6/2016 11:18:25 PM EDT
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Interesting... I could get three or four rounds on one cycle of the lever. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bought one yesterday locally on sale. I loaded it by hand as I could only get one round in at a time with the lever depressed. I used it at the range last night, all 60 rounds fired without issue and the bolt locked back after the last round. Its not as easy to load as the Surefire 60 but so far I like it alot better, looks and feels much more durable. The Surefire mag randomly failed on me in the past so I don't trust it and rarely use it. I still need to shoot with this drum alot more but my initial impression is positive. Interesting... I could get three or four rounds on one cycle of the lever. Oh yes forgot to mention the first 10-20 rounds I could get 3 or 4 on one lever pull. After that 1 round at a time. |
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Posted: 9/7/2016 12:17:01 AM EDT
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Oh yes forgot to mention the first 10-20 rounds I could get 3 or 4 on one lever pull. After that 1 round at a time. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bought one yesterday locally on sale. I loaded it by hand as I could only get one round in at a time with the lever depressed. I used it at the range last night, all 60 rounds fired without issue and the bolt locked back after the last round. Its not as easy to load as the Surefire 60 but so far I like it alot better, looks and feels much more durable. The Surefire mag randomly failed on me in the past so I don't trust it and rarely use it. I still need to shoot with this drum alot more but my initial impression is positive. Interesting... I could get three or four rounds on one cycle of the lever. Oh yes forgot to mention the first 10-20 rounds I could get 3 or 4 on one lever pull. After that 1 round at a time. This is normal; it says it in black and white in the instructions. The last few rounds will require more lever pulls. |
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Posted: 9/7/2016 9:16:23 AM EDT
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Still waiting for pouches to become available. Berry compliant pouches are in the works as we speak. Sweet Cool! |
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Posted: 9/18/2016 1:22:39 PM EDT
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The fastest reload is the one you don't do! I like my D60. |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 5:20:49 PM EDT
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Anyone have a ratchet lever break!????? Yes, on round number 55, shit what a piss cutter. |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 6:23:16 PM EDT
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Anyone have a ratchet lever break!????? Yes, on round number 55, shit what a piss cutter. Dang, that's not common! Give us a shout and we'll get them replaced: CONTACT US |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 8:20:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhat's your set up there? 
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Posted: 11/8/2016 3:58:03 PM EDT
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http://www.deserttactical.com/Magpul_PMag_D_60_AR_M4_5_56_Drum_Magazine_p/mag-576.htm
best deal i could find |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 4:34:12 PM EDT
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http://www.deserttactical.com/Magpul_PMag_D_60_AR_M4_5_56_Drum_Magazine_p/mag-576.htm best deal i could find $10 shipping kills that deal. 
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