Ross stripper clips?

[ForgottenWeapons]

This may be a dumb question, but what type of stripper clip does the Ross MkIII use? I tried loading one from a normal Enfield clip once, and had no luck at all - should I assume that was poor technique and maybe a mangled clip, or is there a proprietary type of clip for the Ross? I didn't really try it very hard before just deciding to load the rounds individually...

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[browningautorifle]

I used the same clips. Same technique. Ammo in, bolt forward to clear the clip.

[gsimmons]

Try loading the chargers like this: _-_-_

[ForgottenWeapons]

Alrighty, I'll give the Enfield clips a less half-hearted attempt when the IIIB arrives. Thanks!

[browningautorifle]

I'm not sure it will matter, remember there are earlier and later clips...maybe worth sorting for. After all, you aren't likely to have to bet your life on it. A couple will do.

[RossM10]

Well, firstly, they're not clips, they're Chargers!

My Mk.III happily accepts several variations in charger that I have and functioned well in a Mad Minute practice a couple of weeks ago.
Make sure that your bolt stop is in the UP position, not down in the cut-off position.

[browningautorifle]

Well, firstly, they're not clips, they're Chargers!

WHAT THE FUGG EVER! Some call it a car, some call it an automobile!

[RossM10]

WHAT THE FUGG EVER! Some call it a car, some call it an automobile!

It's simple really; clips go into the rifle with the rounds and are ejected when the ammo is expended. Think Garand.
Chargers are a carriage device and are used to CHARGE the rifle with ammunition. Then they are discarded.
Life is made harder by our friends across the pond who call anything - including magazines - a clip!

[browningautorifle]

One day maybe you people will learn to answer his question and not try to school me in things I already know and no longer care about. I know this helps you increase your useless post count, but please, give me a break.