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Posted: 7/7/2002 7:28:05 PM EDT
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I read on here awhile back that storing Thermolds (Loaded) for long periods will weaken
the lips, they will begin to deform and spread. I use Thermolds, but load them as I shoot. I would only store loaded USGI to be safe. Get one of those LULA mag loaders, I got one, works great on Thermolds too! |
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Posted: 7/7/2002 7:44:19 PM EDT
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i use Thermolds exclusively as my range mags.
they are always loaded, have been constantly since 1997. they are only unloaded at the range and reloaded when i get back home, where they sit until the next range session. no deformation, no problems. |
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Posted: 7/7/2002 7:46:43 PM EDT
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thanks guys.
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Posted: 7/7/2002 8:01:26 PM EDT
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Well that's good to hear! I never tried, then I read about the lip weakening and figured best not to. Thanks for the storage report, maybe the problem was, yet again, with the Canadian Thermolds and not the US ones...... |
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Posted: 7/8/2002 3:42:24 AM EDT
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I thought the Canadians referred to theirs as "Thermelts"
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Posted: 7/8/2002 4:01:59 AM EDT
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Canuck's were supplied with the wrong material from DuPont, IIRC.
they had melting probs with full auto shooting. also, IIRC, some cracking/deformation probs. D&D/Wilson/Thermold marked mags are just fine. avoid the ones with the Canadian maple leaf unless you are a collector. these may be from that lower melting temp batch. otherwise, they are fine. however, they are not cheaper than USGI anymore, so why bother?? |
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Posted: 7/8/2002 5:16:47 AM EDT
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Due to cost savings involved the Canadians decided not to add the Zytel to their mags. Seemed nobody figured out bare plastic will melt under full-auto fire. FYI: I have 5 Wilson Thermolds. Although they are only a year old, they stay loaded. So far, no problems. Av. |
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Posted: 7/8/2002 5:20:23 AM EDT
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Ditto here. My Thermolds have been loaded for about a year now, w/ no problems.
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Posted: 7/8/2002 6:28:24 AM EDT
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I have some (about 7) for my HK91 that have been loaded since '93. I fired them up last year and reloaded them with no problems.
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Posted: 7/8/2002 6:36:07 AM EDT
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mine sit loaded till i go to the range, where i empty them. when i get home i reload them, and they wait ready for the next outing.
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Posted: 7/8/2002 6:45:39 AM EDT
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I keep my Thermolds fully loaded (30rnds) with my Q3131A SHTF ammo, and I don't see any problems when I fire the ammo so swap it out. They're good mags and they feed very well.
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Posted: 7/8/2002 7:37:39 AM EDT
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I only use my thermal mags in the winter time. I've never tried leaving them loaded. But, I've run the crap out of them without cleaning them and no problems.
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