I am a recent owner of my first rifle on the AR platform, AR 10/308 manufactured by Anderson. After running through the first mag flawlessly, every 2nd or 3rd round on subsequent mag failed to fire and needed "persuasion" to retract the bolt to eject the unspent round (this receiver does NOT have a forward assist) I am running 150 gr FMJ manufactured by Fiocchi (because they had cases of it on the floor of the gun shop) I tried using several mags, including the first one that ran fine, so I believe it's either the ammo or the chamber needs breaking in. I cleaned the rifle when I returned home.
I am planning for my next trip to the range. I have purchased 1 box each of 3 additional manufacturers of ammo to see if that contributes to the issue. I have lightly oiled the bolt in contradiction to the manufacturer's recommendation that lube is not necessary (Hoppes). I also plan to bring a mop, cleaning rod, cleaning solution and and lube so I can clean out the chamber and or lube the bolt at the range if necessary to see if that makes a difference.
Is there anything else I can do to ease my next trip? I don't mind messing around with y rifle, jut not when there's people waiting.
I am planning for my next trip to the range. I have purchased 1 box each of 3 additional manufacturers of ammo to see if that contributes to the issue. I have lightly oiled the bolt in contradiction to the manufacturer's recommendation that lube is not necessary (Hoppes). I also plan to bring a mop, cleaning rod, cleaning solution and and lube so I can clean out the chamber and or lube the bolt at the range if necessary to see if that makes a difference.
Is there anything else I can do to ease my next trip? I don't mind messing around with y rifle, jut not when there's people waiting.