feeding singleshot

[CouldBeWorse]

Is there any problem placing a round fully into the chamber, then closing the bolt? On a different firearm, I'd heard that doing this was hard on the extractor; and that it was preferable to load the single round into the magazine, then let the bolt strip the round from the magazine and chamber it.

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[jamie5070]

1917 extractors can be stiff. I've had a few rounds in the past that the extractor didn't slip over the rim when I tried to single load in that manor. The cartridge was jammed in the chamber and required a dowel down the bore to get it out. I have one of the single shot mag followers but have never used it. I find it easier to avoid any problems by loading a single round into the mag.
john

[Chuckindenver]

1917s are a magazine fed rifle.

[jmoore]

Will also recommend not single loading except from the magazine. The extractor isn't as beveled as some. Plus, you avoid fooling with the follower, which has to be depressed regardless.

[CouldBeWorse]

I'll be sure to push into the magazine on the M1917. I guess I had just gotten used to placing the round into the chamber on 22s, and never thought about it.

That brings to mind, when single feeding an AR-15, should I be trying to push a round down into the magazine there too? (sounds like a good way to lose a finger).

[jmoore]

That brings to mind, when single feeding an AR-15, should I be trying to push a round down into the magazine there too? (sounds like a good way to lose a finger).

Just drop 'em in. That's how all the rounds are chambered- the extractor doesn't engage the rim until the round is in line with the bore- No opening on the bottom of the recess on the bolt face. Different design altogether.

[Chuckindenver]

the AR uses a different tyoe of extractor, and like many modern weapons, can be single fed, you can buy a single load adapter for your AR. to keep your fingers safe.