Hi all,
I apologize if this is a stupid question, but will repeatedly loading and unloading cartridges from a Mini-14 5 or 10 round factory magazine cause damage to the rounds?
As I'm a very new Mini owner, I only have a few magazines. I keep them loaded with my preferred home defense frangible ammo most of the time. When I go to the range, I have to unload the HD stuff and load in the range ammo. Afterwards, I load the HD rounds back in. I also unload them when I want to dry practice with the Mini.
Am I running a risk of damaging the rounds in a way that will affect performance? I don't care about cosmetic damage. Should I be cycling the HD rounds after a while?
I plan to get some more magazines, but with the delays at Ruger and all the money I've spent on the Mini, ammo and accessories in the last month, they will have to wait a bit.
Any feedback is appreciated.
T
I apologize if this is a stupid question, but will repeatedly loading and unloading cartridges from a Mini-14 5 or 10 round factory magazine cause damage to the rounds?
As I'm a very new Mini owner, I only have a few magazines. I keep them loaded with my preferred home defense frangible ammo most of the time. When I go to the range, I have to unload the HD stuff and load in the range ammo. Afterwards, I load the HD rounds back in. I also unload them when I want to dry practice with the Mini.
Am I running a risk of damaging the rounds in a way that will affect performance? I don't care about cosmetic damage. Should I be cycling the HD rounds after a while?
I plan to get some more magazines, but with the delays at Ruger and all the money I've spent on the Mini, ammo and accessories in the last month, they will have to wait a bit.
Any feedback is appreciated.
T