Ruger American® Rifle Ranch in 7.62X39 Magazine Tech Tip

Published on August 30, 2017
Duration: 1:09

This Ruger tech tip addresses common magazine feeding issues with the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in 7.62x39. Mark Greeny demonstrates how to properly seat magazines, especially the 20-round variant, to prevent nose-down cartridge stacking and ensure reliable feeding. The advice focuses on manipulating the magazine to achieve proper cartridge alignment.

Quick Summary

To fix nose-down cartridge stacking in a Ruger American Rifle Ranch 7.62x39 20-round magazine, avoid banging the back. Instead, wrap the magazine from the front or bottom. This will re-align the cartridges to a nose-up position, ensuring reliable feeding into the rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction
  2. 00:12Magazine Types
  3. 00:16Standard Magazine Function
  4. 00:2110-Round Magazine Seating
  5. 00:3120-Round Magazine Issues
  6. 00:40Cartridge Stacking Problem
  7. 00:45Ineffective Fix: Banging Mag
  8. 00:49Effective Fix: Wrapping Mag
  9. 00:56Proper Cartridge Alignment
  10. 01:02Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fix cartridge stacking in my Ruger American Rifle Ranch 7.62x39 20-round magazine?

If your 20-round magazine for the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in 7.62x39 is stacking cartridges nose-down, avoid banging the back of the magazine. Instead, wrap the magazine from the front or bottom. This action will re-align the cartridges so they stick up nose-up, ensuring they feed correctly into the rifle.

What is the correct way to seat the 10-round magazine in a Ruger American Rifle Ranch 7.62x39?

The 10-round magazine for the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in 7.62x39 should be inserted with a firm rocking motion until it audibly clicks into place. It should then feed rounds reliably without issue.

Why do cartridges sometimes stack nose-down in a 20-round magazine for the Ruger American Rifle Ranch 7.62x39?

Cartridge stacking nose-down in the 20-round magazine for the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in 7.62x39 can occur when loading from 15 to 20 rounds. This is often due to improper alignment. The solution involves manipulating the magazine to correct this alignment, allowing for proper feeding.

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