Do you download your mags?

[AR-10]

I'm not talking about 20-round mags in your M16, I'm talking about modern day, 30-rounders.

More than one person has told me they do this, and I've heard a few different reasons why they do it.

The one that makes the most sense is the tactical reload - I played around with this and it does make it a little easier to insert the mag with the bolt in battery if you pull one or two rounds out.

I keep my mags loaded to full capacity, so if you do this I'd like to hear why.

[Paulo_Santos]

I only use PMags so I don't have to worry about downloading them.

[TripleBravo]

I only use PMags so I don't have to worry about downloading them.

Me too...before Pmags though, I carried 28 in each 30 round mag.

[Quib]

Some info regarding "downloading" in my FAQ thread: http://http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?1613-FAQ-s-BASIC-INSPECTIONS-AND-PROCEDURES

[AR-10]

Thanks Quib, I really need to read that entire thread there is a lot of good info in there.

I've got PMAG's but I don't store them loaded because I've been running those exclusively.

My ammo cans are packed with metal mags that are loaded to max capacity, should I pull a couple of rounds out of those?

They are C Products stainless mags with Magpul followers.

[Quib]

If they prove to give you no problems when inserted in the weapon, loaded to 30 rds, I would leave them be.

[DM1975]

I have never had issues with USGI mags and loading to 30. Some people swear by downloading a round or two. Download if need be.

[XCoastie]

I download USGI mags by 2 rounds. But with PMags I keep the fully charged with 30 rounds.

[oregonshooter]

I download all mag, including PMAGs to 28.

[bcammons]

Ive run my stainless steel 30 rounders fully loaded and seated on a closed bolt.

[Eric]

I load 30 in my mags, except for a few USGI that have Wolff or SAW springs which are stiffer and those mags are specifically marked as holding 28. I understand the reasoning behind the download and some combinations require it. It comes down to knowing what works in your system. For those folks that must have a constant accountability of all rounds, it's imperative that you know how many rounds you have on board.

[2ATA]

I run 28 in all my mags. Consistency.

[skd_tactical]

I run 28 in all my mags. Consistency.

Agreed. Not only do I only load 28 rounds in my mags, but I rotate my mags every month or so. I know it's not necessary but old habits die hard. About twice a month I also throw out or shoot my first round when doing constant ops as the primer gets worn a bit. I learned this the hard way in Iraq, I'll never keep a round anymore after the primer looks even a little worn. I'm a little CDO (OCD should be alphabetical) when it comes to bullets.

SOS

[Mega]

I only use PMags so I don't have to worry about downloading them.

That's me.
When I get back from the range, the gun gets cleaned and the mags are reloaded.
They are then stored that way.

[Darkop]

I run 28 in all my mags. Consistency.

Same here. have done this forever

until that day,
Darkop