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6/25/2007 7:02:57 AM EDT
I finally decided to shoot my pre-ban Colt HBAR a few weeks age. I found out that the 5 round mags that came with the gun would not feed. I got some 20 round Colts mags wtih the metal follower and now I can MANUALLY feed rounds through it with no problem. I thought all was well until I fired it this weekend. Now after I chamber the first round and fire it it may or may not fully eject and most of the time wont load a fresh round. I am shooting reloads and have not tired any factory stuff. Is that most likely my problem? I dont want to go buy a bunch of ammo for a faulty AR. I guess I should go buy one box of factory stuff and try it out. Question---Should any new ammo(Federal,Winchester,Remington) work in an AR with no problems? I found a 200 round pack of Federal bulk as Wally World for about $53.00. Is that stuff hot enough to cycle properly? thanks
6/25/2007 8:47:12 AM EDT
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I am shooting reloads and have not tired any factory stuff.

There is your problem.  When diagnosing an AR you should use factory ammo - preferably M193 or equivalent.

I'll bet your reloads are on the light side.


---Should any new ammo(Federal,Winchester,Remington) work in an AR with no problems?
Yes any quality factory ammo should work fine in your rifle.  Get some 55gr FMJ and give it a try.


I found a 200 round pack of Federal bulk as Wally World for about $53.00. Is that stuff hot enough to cycle properly?

Yes
6/25/2007 6:11:15 PM EDT
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If this is a new rifle it may take a few hundred rounds to get things worked in and smoothed out. You have a lot of new metal surfaces rubbing together so make sure it is lubed well.

BTW - which Wally World did you find this ammo at, if I may ask?
6/25/2007 6:22:50 PM EDT
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The only reloads I trust are my own............................
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