AR Magazine Spring Tension

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Hope our paths cross one day 👊 Together we have survived the 29 round CRISIS!!! 🤯

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

#FACT!

[@johnphillips222]

The logical approach and tests were great. The explanations were great. Many AR brands have a matte finish in the magazine well, and the PTFE coated lowers are now rare. That is an aggravating factor, especially when the magazine isn't inserted straight. Another aggravating factor is a dynamic insertion that adds additional force requirements to seat the magazine, and the dwell time is minimal. Those aggravating factors reduce the margin, compared to the perfect techniques in this video. The logical approach, test data, and explanation style was the best. Thank you.

[@shootinbruin3614]

Hey look it's my two favorite Rangers!

[@kmagrizz]

Love it no drama 👍🏻

[@mylesrickbeil1493]

I've been missing Presscheck content!

[@tribble1]

Get on patreon

[@jacobowashington]

EvilTribble1 second that. Chuck’s is one of the most active patreons I’ve ever been on.

[@thomassymonds6308]

Chuck's patreon content is totally worth it, great stuff and thirdly recommend.

[@outlandersystems552]

Bullshit-free, objective discussion of the topic. Right on, brochacho.

[@thomasrouh2258]

I love this guy......Sir you talk from experience and that is absolutely the best way to learn.....God Bless you...

[@chaoticcaninejb]

I cant believe this even a thing. Do people not even do maintenance and due dilegence on their equipment? Same goes with magwells, some mags wont drop free, but nobody can tell you that unless you try it with your gun and mags. Also, just because it works on that lower and magazine switch uppers and test again, fitment and tolerances of upper and lower fitment make a difference as well. Again, gotta do your due diligence and test yourself, nobody can tell you. Gotta do the work!

[@rdsmith334]

RAZORJB pssh... dude, all you need to do is buy the stuff KZbin gun guru of the day says to buy and it’s all good. Just take the plastic off it and trust your life to it.

[@chaoticcaninejb]

@@rdsmith334 Yeah I noticed, guess I need to follow the crowd

[@scdave100]

This!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@chaoticcaninejb I've come to despise the echo chamber and those who partake in it and the drama so much, that at this point I want them to be poorly prepared. Maybe they'll catch a round in the face because of it. That sounds nasty, but I never claimed to be anything besides nasty. Get it how you live.

[@tangero3462]

Laying down the common sense here, Chuck. Thanks for taking the time!

[@josephl2586]

Even with a message of "test your gear" someone gives Chuck the thumbs down...damn internet.

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

Mike Jones is mentoring me on not hunting down people in the comments section...... lol

[@GreenOpsInc]

Talk about class. Chuck put out information and gave options. We really appreciate how he didn't force anything on any nor did he put down other techniques. Great Job! Thank you

[@5000rgb]

I love when people are able to show the issue so I can see what the correct course of action is instead of just telling me to do something. I also watched Warrior Poet's video and he did a good job of explaining why it could be a problem but it was nice to have the deep dive into multiple combinations of magazines and guns.

[@buddyxfren8309]

Looking healthier my man.

[@stoner_pinky]

Man, internet frogs are idiots. You’d think this is common sense. Solid video addressing the topic.

[@randomnamedudeokgoogle2255]

Always a wealth of knowledge, Uncle Chuck! Salutations from Illinois!

[@musiconly2459]

My schmeizer 556/223 60 round magazine spring is super stiff to the point where i can only fit like 30 rounds, how can i fix it?🙃

[@Crowbrother7]

Great video! It's simple! Know your gun! Know ALL your gear!

[@michaelgreen7511]

Chuck, putting out some great info. Thanks

[@50StichesSteel]

DD made a 32 round magazine for people that wanna download 1 or 2 but still want 30...Just throwing that out there if it's something that bothers you or effects your setup...or run 32 if it works

[@50TNCSA]

magpul makes their mags to take 31 rounds but loaded to 30 allows it to lock in on a closed bolt

[@50StichesSteel]

@@50TNCSA Yeah Magpul has made big improvements since Gen 1...Definitley legit

[@evanvanheukelom6689]

Great video. No chest thumping. Just logic and experience. Thank you.

[@davispinner6642]

No drama! No internet drama! Lol. Great video. Thanks!

[@WildWhetstones]

Super helpful explanation thank you very much. At the range today working with my new Smith and Wesson M&P Ar15 I noticed that I had too much tension running gen 3 pmag’s with 30 rounds. Your demo on how to check the tolerance was exactly what I needed. The very first round I went to chamber didn’t seat right, and when I went to clear it somehow the second I pulled the charging handle back again I then got a double feed that was so bad it took me at least another 45 seconds to clear it. Had I needed my rifle hot and ready instantly I would have been in big trouble.

[@WildWhetstones]

Shameless double post - 28 rounds seems to be the way to go with my gen 2/ gen 3 p mags, passed the two finger seating test. I thought 29 would do the trick but it still took a lot of force. 28 however seats perfect and feeds easily, I just practiced and downloaded all the mags I had set up In my plate carrier. They were all loaded to 30!!! I had no idea how badly this could mess me up. Next time I go to the range or if for some reason I have to grab my rifle for another less than desirable occasion I now feel 100% confident that my gun will function and not instantly jam / fail to seat on a tac reload.

[@JoshuaHowley]

Great video Chuck. Everything boils down to "know your gear".

[@dragomirw.844]

Thanks so much for uploading this! A friend linked me to this after I asked about my DSG mags being hard to get locked in, very comprehensive view and dovetails conceptually with ideas I've heard elsewhere. Very thorough perspective of there being principles to work from and not just rote commandments from on tactical high.

[@adaptivesolutions1821]

Thank you for taking the time to explain why knowing your equipment is what’s important.

[@RaftGuidePhil]

It blows me away at the bull shit drama that exists in the community. Thanks for the video Chuck. Excellent information.

[@randyallen2771]

Thanks for a download of common sense Chuck.

[@left-handedtexan2658]

Chuck thank you for making me better at explaining things to people objectively when it comes to guns.

[@alaskagundad7140]

I feel like I just attended mass at the church of the modern gunfighter. Amen and god bless.

[@thaugli3]

Great video Chuck. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Masta_E]

This is why I choose to down stack to 29. I don't want to figure this out, I just want consistent reloads on any of my ARs. Keep it simple.

[@Militaristics]

hi Chuck (from the internet)

[@recceshoe6911]

Thanks Chuck.

[@johnthomas8605]

Great, great video. Hope to hear/see similar videos about the discussions you mentioned that need to happen before round count, ammo, and caliber discussions. Thanks for the point blank, center mass data points.

[@brandonwhite224]

Great info - thank you sir

[@jaimelang8010]

I've been waiting for someone to make a video like this, Thanks Chuck!

[@marlattmotos]

Instead of downloading and you want to run 30 in every mag you have you can pull apart the mag and squish a peice or two at the bottom of the spring and give yourself a little less tension to add that room for the mags that don't seat on 30.🤘

[@jasonbolin7025]

Another awesome video dude. Drive on!

[@koolsolutionszx12r55]

Good information. Because of my wife's inability to ram fully loaded mags into her weapon consistently I started only loading 28 rounds to assure a positive reload. I hate leaving 2 rounds out but 28 rounds in the rifle beats 30 roun.ds on the dirt 100% of the time

[@gregc107]

AMEN!!!!! No Guess.. No Assume.. Just TEST it and know for sure!! WTG!

[@thaHoncho]

Show us your “live love laugh” sign chuck.

[@opmike343]

Awesome stuff. Learning has occurred.

[@dragonusmc0311]

Good to see your doing well Chuck I was thinking of Pat and the moose cock as soon as you started this video :)

[@dksdg]

Good stuff as always Chuck!!!

[@ltnitmare]

Looking slim my man! That is awesome good for you.

[@2424DMC]

I dearly hope this ends this debate, for a while. Thank you Chuck.

[@RobZtaco]

Kickass video! Good shit as always!!

[@zackrowe87]

Chuck, are you working in the R&D dept at SOLGW? I saw the post about you being a professional consultant but I'm not sure what that means.

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

Yes, I'm working with SOLGW on several things they are working on. I go down later in the month to pick up some product and do some content creation.

[@zackrowe87]

@@presscheckconsulting3449 thank you very much for the reply! I was going to grab one of their rifles but I wanted to wait and see what is in store in the near future.

[@GiantPinhead]

Thx Chuck. Good clean common sense solution to another internet hysteria contest.

[@jeffreygurwitch198]

Good points and examples

[@CGTjong]

Been doing this test for years... Really thought it was common knowledge when you alter "stock" components to test the viability of the item in question.

[@prosperity4444]

I've always loaded minus 1 round its just preference

[@cb7677]

Thx for the video, very thorough explanation. What's the reasoning behind having your micro mounted that far back on your KAC/Mega build? Great content keep it up.

[@derrelcarter9401]

Outstanding

[@6mmFilms]

Keep it coming!

[@gungrabbingmemes8683]

This is great

[@MrKadidle51]

Feels good to be right

[@bobby_cee]

Chuck, looking good man, dang you lost some weight... even since Shot. Keep crushing it bro:)

[@joshuafreeman4459]

Common sense yet mind blowing. Keep it comin Bill! Btw what magwell is that? Any cons to using it?

[@mystuff1405]

Has somebody measured various spring pressures on the last cartridge? Just push on the case until it loses contact with the mag lips and measure the pressure.

[@TheWhiteboy40]

10,20,30,etc round count mag if manufacturer has made it through and through...aka works

[@CheddaChief]

FACT!

[@kniter01]

is your Hodge AU MOD 2 wrapped in camouflage wrap tape and netting?

[@camerons.9304]

Absolutely great video, thank you! At the end, you mentioned that there are conversations or skills to be had before splitting hairs about caliber or the specific round. Is this a video? if so is it a public or Patreon video? 21:40

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

Shot placement is king. Center punching someone through the ventricles of their heart with 115grain ball is better than punching a lung with 147HST. Self control to deliver precision accuracy on demand beyond "upper center of mass" gives a higher probability of rapid incapacitation (usually resulting in unconsciousness, followed by death).

[@alanjones3990]

Fucking love it, didn't get me killed in my house and it was "loaded" with 24

[@crunchyknees3622]

Ahh! The sacred kac!

[@TheCoolbreeze45]

Would someone please explain why there is a towel wrapped around the optic of the Hodge Mod 2?

[@LatchkeyKidX]

Downgrading solves any potential problems in any mags. What am i missing here? KISS. Aint no one got time for 22 minutes of mag inserts to come to that conclusion. J/K and giving you lip. i do appreciate you taking the time to make it. I sub'd.

[@Jcal73]

Great video! One question, do you think handgun mags loaded to capacity plus 1 in the gun can cause a greater instance of the pistol choking on the first shot from draw? Just over thinking as I do. Thanks Jeff

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

Absolutely!

[@cooperjones6235]

May be cause I have an aero no idea but my gen 2 pmags will not for the life of me lock in on a closed boat when loaded to capacity

[@fathead8933]

I wonder how much of this comes from using 550 through the floor plate as an actual magazine pull. I also I think this could be institutional and left over from the m14.

[@GiveMeThatCake]

Looking good, Chuck, no homo

[@BigRobbieRob]

Anyone have a link to the other video Chuck is referencing?

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

The Warrior Poet Society one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4HHeouOn7JssJo

[@DaBigBR]

@@ChucksSEADnDEAD that is correct

[@jefferyboring4410]

I drill a 30 rd witness hole like a ak. I have em they load to left and also right side full that’s annoying! I take out a lot of new shooters and let em try the ak and ar. I noticed they always have less trouble with the ak cuz of the mag snap ar issue! The ak mags aren’t falling out! It’s weird how ppl say the ar mag system is better but is it always for everyone? No the rock and lock is solid and obvious anyone can do it even little girls. Just saying

[@JEJAK5396]

Video keep skipping for anyone else?

[@colejohnson6120]

Joe_K yea his last Patreon update was doing the same thing.

[@presscheckconsulting3449]

Yeah it did that during recording, probably because I did it as a live stream to a private link instead of recording it, reviewing it, and THEN uploading it. I suck at editing, i didn't even get my logo on this bitch. Lol

[@JEJAK5396]

No worries, the main point of the message came through.

[@brianquick3205]

I only load 10 rounds in my 30 round magazines to stand in solidarity for those living in states with magazine restrictions. Just kidding. I load my mags. how I want.

[@DjuhloBear]

Been an army infantry trooper for 4½ yrs. Always loaded 30 into my mags,, why? Imagine going into a combat patrole scenario, and you choose to remove 10/6,66/3,33% of ur munition from ur mag total. No thank you. Never had the incident where it wouldn't load, etc etc. Load up, don't add all the ekstra sjiat.

[@SteaminPile]

John who? What video? Great video btw. Makes sense to just test your shit and see what works for you.

[@harpomarx7777]

Organize your video. Prepare a script if you suck at ad-libbing. Prepare everything and take a sip from your cup BEFORE you start recording. FAIL And remove your cover ... you are indoors ...