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    Mako E-Lander steel mag range report

    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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    Great! I have six of them one the way. I wanted to try them out, but it seems you have done it for me. Oh well, I guess failure drills are in my future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TSully View Post
    Great! I have six of them one the way. I wanted to try them out, but it seems you have done it for me. Oh well, I guess failure drills are in my future.
    Same here. I ordered 6. Well see how they work for me in a few months when they come in.

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    I have not shot mine yet but so far I am not that pleased. With 30, 28, 20, 10, or zero rounds in them they need to be smashed into the magwell to seat on a closed bolt.

    Not only that but the tension is SO tight on the mags that sometimes a bullet wont get stripped all the way off even when i pull the charging handle back all the way and let go??? I've never had trouble chambering a round with usgi or pmags. Also anti-tilt follower works OK but it did bind once and a while while loading the mags! Once again i dont know how they will function when i actually shoot them. Ill report back friday.

    I painted over the dumb shiny black finish and spray painted a big "T" (for training only) on all 6 of mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeoNeanderthal View Post
    I have not shot mine yet but so far I am not that pleased. With 30, 28, 20, 10, or zero rounds in them they need to be smashed into the magwell to seat on a closed bolt.

    Not only that but the tension is SO tight on the mags that sometimes a bullet wont get stripped all the way off even when i pull the charging handle back all the way and let go??? I've never had trouble chambering a round with usgi or pmags. Also anti-tilt follower works OK but it did bind once and a while while loading the mags! Once again i dont know how they will function when i actually shoot them. Ill report back friday.

    I painted over the dumb shiny black finish and spray painted a big "T" (for training only) on all 6 of mine.

    To fix the issue of the mags not seating easily I have read to modify the slots for the magazine catch on the magazine body. They say to remove very little material towards the top of the mag until they will seat easily.

    As far as the followers I will be replacing with magpul kits later on most likely anyway. I just needed more mags and they fit the bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenneth View Post
    To fix the issue of the mags not seating easily I have read to modify the slots for the magazine catch on the magazine body. They say to remove very little material towards the top of the mag until they will seat easily.

    As far as the followers I will be replacing with magpul kits later on most likely anyway. I just needed more mags and they fit the bill.
    Yep, i've heard that to. I'm leaving them loaded for a few days to try to help them seat as i've heard that helps. If that doesn't work ill bust out the ol dremel tool.

    I dont regret buying them. I know i wasnt going to get pmag quality at prepanic prices here. They are just something to feed bullets into my gun to save wear and tear on my few (8) pmags in the event of a ban. 100 dollars is cheap insurance in the event of a ban. Do i wish i got 30 pmags when you could find them for 10 dollars a pop? Everyday.
    Quote Originally Posted by skd_tactical View Post
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    Re: Mako E-Lander steel mag range report

    I fully loaded two last night and have already noticed a difference. Still difficult to seat but easier than yesterday.

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    Any idea what the stamped "14" by the Made in Israel is? The few I got have a stamped "13" with a "MD 12/12"?
    ETC (SW/AW), USN (1998-2008)
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    I've had the same problem with my new D&H rounds, they seat fine but when I pull the charging Handel back it won't completely load the road it's weird if I reload the same round in the mag and try again sometimes it will take.. It has even done it with my pmags where it won't chamber the round but if I pull the pmag out and reload the same round then try again it will chamber.. Makes me wonder if I'm having a different issue altogether. Any thoughts?

    Sorry to high jack

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    To be blunt, its what I expected. I'll stick with my Brownells GI mags and PMags.

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