Precision
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I had a thought, and I'm curious to know if anyone already utilizes this technique. For competitive shooters, every second counts, and I'm sure that reloading is no exception. I bet some guys can swap in a fresh mag in a second or less. Here's my thought:
Wouldn't it make sense to just fire 29 rounds (your final round would be in the chamber) instead of 30? That way, there would be no reason to release the bolt catch, and you're still putting all 30 rounds downrange. That would save precious seconds on the clock without diminishing firepower. It would actually increase it, since every stream would consist of 31 rounds at a time!
Does anyone do this?
Wouldn't it make sense to just fire 29 rounds (your final round would be in the chamber) instead of 30? That way, there would be no reason to release the bolt catch, and you're still putting all 30 rounds downrange. That would save precious seconds on the clock without diminishing firepower. It would actually increase it, since every stream would consist of 31 rounds at a time!
Does anyone do this?