Failure to feed??

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Failure to feed??

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Can anyone explain what would cause this???


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This is a factory load pmc .223 rd shooting out of rra elite operator 2
Also this is second time this has happened locks the bolt up first time had to pry it out
This time was able to yank on charging handle
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Re: Failure to feed??

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IDK. Too soft brass maybe? Looks like its getting slammed at the point of extraction.
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Is this happening in the first rounds of the mag? Dust cover closed during first round fired? variables...
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Try a different mag.


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Re: Failure to feed??

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this time it was first mag but third round
Last time many months ago after several mags +running 22lr threw it then back to .223 I believe it was first mag third round
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Re: Failure to feed??

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Both with pmag s but different mags
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How many rounds down range on that extractor spring? Have you torn down the bolt thoroughly to inspect the spring ect?
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Less than 500 rounds on gun just did don't really know what it's supposed to look like so I added 3 pics to the photo bucket link
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Cheap insurance,,


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Re: Failure to feed??

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Poor quality control at PMC. I had a similar case last year from another manufacturer. I saw it before it went in the mag.
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