I took three E-Lander steel mags out for a range test today. I also brought three previously-tested BCM-branded USGI mags for comparison. I fired from a full 30rd load in each mag from my SR-15 w/ A5 buttstock kit and Battlecomp 2.0. The ammo was LC XM855 green-tip.
Each Mako mag fit, locked and dropped free from all of my lowers. They each locked the mag back with no problems. I loaded the mags with the bolt back, and pressed the release. The BCMs all chambered flawlessly.
First, I ran one BCM mag of 30rds with no problems, and then switched to a Mako. Mako #1 gave me failures to feed, jamming the bullet back into the case. I cleared the bad rounds and loaded from a closed bolt. The second round also failed to chamber. It fed fine until half way empty, at which point I began to experience more FTFs. It would fire one round and then fail to feed. I didn't bother to finish the mag, as it was denting rounds left and right and damnit, 855 is expensive right now.
I then ran BCM mag #2 for 30rds, no issues.
Mako #2 also gave a FTF on the first round, but then ran the rest with no problem.
BCM #3- 30rds, no problems except that I was becoming poorer with every shot.
Mako #3 also FTF, but then ran for 30rds, no further issues.
After emptying each Mako mag, I compared them to one another. The mag that had the most FTFs, (#1) had slightly different feed lips than the other two, but all three had FTFs on the first round.
These are not, in my limited experience, go-to mags. They are range only, with the added benefit of inducing malfunctions for your training pleasure. I will shoot them more in my other guns and see what happens, but I am not optimistic.
Side note: Jesus christ the SCAR17 is a ****ing beast. I have found, however that a 21yd indoor range is NOT its natural element. Everyone else in that tiny, armored room agrees with me, too.





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