out if curiosity, who uses stripper clips for their ARs? I got a bunch cheap and figured it wouldn’t hurt to keep loose ammo better organized. Any downsides I’m not aware of?
Seriously, my Loose ammo goes in the magazines. I don't see any point in creating another step to loading.
Seriously, my Loose ammo goes in the magazines. I don't see any point in creating another step to loading.
I have a bunch of loaded mags already, keeping all my mags loaded would make storing them a pain in the ass because of weight.Seriously, my Loose ammo goes in the magazines. I don't see any point in creating another step to loading.
It's not going to be much lighter using stripper clips instead of mags.I have a bunch of loaded mags already, keeping all my mags loaded would make storing them a pain in the ass because of weight.
Its about space. I have a good place for ammo cans but the added bulk of the mags wouldnt work very well. I have a duffel bag of empty mags up on a shelf. but if all those mags were loaded it would be too heavy to get down without hurting myself. The ammo on stripper clips or loose all fits in an ammo can on the floor. If I had more space available I would be more likely to keep more in mags.It's not going to be much lighter using stripper clips instead of mags.
also does keeping mags loaded shorten their life?
i’ve always heard that life of the mag springs is based on cycles but i’m no rocket scientist.
also does keeping mags loaded shorten their life?
i’ve always heard that life of the mag springs is based on cycles but i’m no rocket scientist.
Oh- and back to the original point... I have a hell of a time loading a mag using a stripper clip and a spoon. I've tried a few times (definitely not "training") but those 20 round stripper clips seem damn near impossible to force into the mag using the spoon and gloved hands. I started wearing the gloves after pinching the crap out of a finger or two.
Somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong.
The 10 round strippers aren't too bad.
Am I doing it wrong?