NEVER load 30 Rounds in a Magazine #shorts

Published on January 9, 2025
Duration: 1:30

This video explains why loading 30 rounds into an MP5 magazine can cause issues during tactical reloads on a closed bolt. It demonstrates that the high spring tension of a full magazine can make it difficult to seat and lock. Two solutions are offered: loading 28-29 rounds for easier insertion or pulling the charging handle back to lock the bolt before inserting a full 30-round magazine, though this ejects a round.

Quick Summary

Loading 30 rounds into an MP5 magazine can cause issues during tactical reloads on a closed bolt due to excessive spring tension. It's recommended to load 28 or 29 rounds for easier seating and locking. Alternatively, pull the charging handle back to lock the bolt before inserting a full magazine, though this ejects a round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Avoid Loading 30 Rounds in MP5 Magazines
  2. 00:06Why 29 or 28 Rounds is Better
  3. 00:08MP5 Charging Handle and Tactical Reloads
  4. 00:25Spring Tension Issues with Full Magazines
  5. 00:37Round on a Closed Bolt Difficulty
  6. 00:44Solution 1: Load Fewer Rounds
  7. 00:55Solution 2: Lock Bolt Before Reload
  8. 01:15Downside of Locking Bolt: Ejecting a Round
  9. 01:23Preferred Method: Loading 28-29 Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you not load 30 rounds into an MP5 magazine for a tactical reload?

Loading 30 rounds into an MP5 magazine creates excessive spring tension. This makes it very difficult to seat and lock the magazine into the firearm when the bolt is closed, potentially causing a malfunction or preventing the reload entirely.

What are the recommended alternatives to loading 30 rounds in an MP5 magazine?

The recommended alternatives are to load only 28 or 29 rounds into your MP5 magazines. This provides enough give for the magazine to seat and lock properly on a closed bolt, ensuring a smoother tactical reload.

How can you perform a tactical reload with a full 30-round MP5 magazine?

To use a full 30-round magazine, you must first pull the charging handle back and lock the bolt to the rear. Then, insert the full magazine. Finally, release the charging handle to chamber a round. This method, however, ejects the round that was previously in the chamber.

What is the main advantage of loading fewer rounds in an MP5 magazine?

The main advantage of loading 28 or 29 rounds instead of 30 is that it reduces the spring tension. This allows the magazine to be inserted and locked more easily and reliably when performing a tactical reload on a closed bolt, without losing a round from the chamber.

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