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Posted: 6/10/2005 4:52:03 AM EDT
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I just bought some stripper clips for 5.56, I was wondering if there was any way to break them in or loosen them up. I couldn't hardly get any rounds more than an inch on them, let alone 10 rounds to fill them up. Any suggestions? BTW if this is in the wrong section please move, I wasn't for sure where to put this. |
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I got them from Sportsman Guide, they are suppost to be GI stripper clips that we not issued. I think they call them the m-16/ ar-15 stripper clips. Link |
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Update: I placed a empty brass case in it and I heard a crunch sound, then I seen what looked like sand or salt or something of that nature comming out of it. After that it loosened up enough to get the rounds in, but when I put in the rounds there were still a little tight, but they could move. Also I kept hearing come crunching or metal popping when I was placing the rounds in. I wiggled the case in another and the rounds went in file and stayed put. |
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I bought some a few years ago from them that had the same problem. They basically did the same thing. I have a bunch of them that I'll sell you cheap if anyone wants them. Go to Wu's website. He has great strippers for like 6 cents each. I bought a bunch from him and I'm currently using them. They work great! |
| Do not put oil on your stripper clips. You could contaminate the primer and make the ammo useless. If you *have* to lubricate, rub a litlle candlewax on them. The a FAQ for stripper clips here. |
He is a great guy to deal with. Link |
Another big +1 for Wu's surplus. He's a little slow, but great prices. |
Aside from readin the FAQ I posted a link to - I load all my ammo on stripper clips for range use. I only take ONE mag with me, and can quickly reload. When I get home, I refill the stripper clips while watching TV. |
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