Ghost Loading (+1 Capacity) for DUMMIES #Shorts

Published on October 6, 2021
Duration: 1:00

This guide demonstrates how to 'ghost load' a Benelli M4 shotgun to achieve a +1 capacity. It involves topping off the magazine, avoiding the shell release button, manually placing a shell on the lifter, and then chambering the final round normally. This technique effectively adds an extra round beyond the standard tube and chamber capacity.

Quick Summary

Ghost loading a shotgun increases its capacity by one round. To perform it, ensure the magazine tube is full, then manually place a shell onto the lifter after partially retracting the bolt. Allow the bolt to close over the shell, then chamber a round normally. Avoid pressing the shell release button during this process.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ghost Loading Correction
  2. 00:19Step 1: Top Off Magazine Tube
  3. 00:24Bonus Step: Avoid Shell Release Button
  4. 00:35Step 2: Ghost Load the Lifter
  5. 00:44Step 3: Chamber Final Round (+1 Capacity)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ghost loading a shotgun?

Ghost loading is a technique used to manually place an extra round onto the shotgun's lifter after the magazine tube is full. This allows the bolt to close over the shell, effectively adding one more round to the total capacity beyond the standard tube and chamber load.

How do you ghost load a Benelli M4?

First, ensure the magazine tube is full. Then, partially retract the bolt, manually place a 12-gauge shell onto the lifter, and let the bolt close over it. Finally, retract the bolt again and chamber a round normally to achieve the +1 capacity.

What is the benefit of ghost loading a shotgun?

The primary benefit of ghost loading is increasing the shotgun's ammunition capacity by one round. This provides an additional shot beyond what the magazine tube and chamber normally hold, which can be advantageous in certain situations.

What should you avoid when ghost loading?

It's important to avoid pressing the shell release button on the receiver while ghost loading. Engaging this button can interfere with the process of placing the extra shell onto the lifter and allowing the bolt to close over it correctly.

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