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Tresmon: I HIGHLY reccomend Remington #7 1/2 primers.
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bea175: I'm not saying a slam fire in the AR can't happen but i will say that isn't very likely to happen. The Rem 7 1/2 is one of the best small rifle primer on the market.
bea; Agree that it is highly unlikely, it is also unlikely in the Garand. I have probably put at least 30,000 rounds downrange thru a Garand and never had a slamfire myself, but I have witnessed one in a Garand and one in an M14. Both fired out of battery; not a pretty sight!
Haven't tried Rem. 7 1/2's in over 50 years. No particular reason, just not available locally. May have to give them a whirl.
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locobombero: Im sorry to go a bit off topic but are slam fires a frequent occurance in Ar's? Asking cause I just got my first AR and have neverheard issue of this.
Hey, Crazy fireman, not off topic a bit. I think I will add "slamfire" to title, may draw a few more replies to that question, as that was one of my questions. I am much more familiar with the Garand/M14 type gas guns; new to AR's. All three have floating firing pins which strike the primer when bolt slams home.
Mike @ Dtech pointed out that the bolt is extended until the carrier slams home, making firing pin too short to reach the primer until bolt is in battery. This can prevent firing out of battery, but I still do not want a slam fire, even if bolt is locked! Thus my query, as to whether anyone has experienced a slam fire with an AR/M16.
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xcrider: You can always ease the bolt forward and use the forward assist
Ya, but it's sure hard to teach an old dog new tricks! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-006.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
Regards,
hm