[gandalftb]

Did your weapon jam or fail to chamber? A very common problem is the tension on the magazine catch button. R&R and rewind to a maximum of 5 turns. Most springs are wound at 6-7 turns or until the catch bottoms out on rotation.

Catches then have so much tension that the magazine fails to push past and fully seat. Normally not a problem as the magazine is gripped tightly anyway.

What happens is on three shot burst, the magazine eventually slightly dislodges and a round fails to chamber.

When changing magazines quickly, this is a common problem.

Also, I found out in very dry, dusty climates, solvent clean and allow to fully dry with no residue, then use only a dry lube, like Action Magic. The talcum sand of Iraq won't stick to it.

If you do a good job of setting up your weapon, you can run 500+ rounds without a jam or misfire.

It is critical to keep the ejection port cover closed at all times and the muzzle capped, bag your barrel.

I have minimal misfires and jams and only after excessive use. The M-16 is a terrific weapon, I will choose it in a fight anytime over an AK.

[WakeUpAndVote]

Thanks for all the great info gang! This turned into a great thread.

[MD_Willington_1976]

My Saiga .223 has never failed to chamber, I feed it 5.56 and various .223REM, brass, steel case, surplus whatever I put in it...