{"id":2281,"date":"2020-05-28T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=2281"},"modified":"2020-05-28T12:53:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T16:53:12","slug":"common-malfunctions-in-modern-sporting-rifles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/common-malfunctions-in-modern-sporting-rifles\/pentecostkyle12\/hunting\/05\/28\/2020\/2281\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Malfunctions in Modern Sporting Rifles"},"content":{"rendered":"
As more Americans own modern sporting rifles, the use of them in hunting has increased greatly. Despite claims that “no hunter needs an AR-15 to shoot a deer” or “these weapons of war have no legitimate purpose” semiautomatic rifles can be effective tools for hunting. They offer an adjustable length of pull, less recoil, and faster follow-up shots compared to their bolt action counterparts.<\/p>\n
While there are many advantages, modern sporting rifles can suffer from some malfunctions due to the more complex action involved in the firearm. Knowing how to clear common malfunctions can keep you safe and prevent missing out on a shot on that once-in-a-lifetime buck if your rifle doesn’t function.<\/p>\n
Failure to Feed<\/strong><\/p>\n You’re out hunting and you have an animal in your scope. Your disengage the safety and slowly press the trigger. Nothing happens. You have experienced a failure to feed\u2014one of the most common malfunctions to semi-automatic rifles. It can have a variety of causes, but the solution is simple. Hit the magazine from the bottom with your hand to ensure that it is seated properly. Once you are confident that the magazine is engaged cycle the charging handle to load a new round and resume firing. This is similar to the “Tap Rack” procedure that is taught in pistol training<\/p>\n One note of caution: If upon pulling the trigger you don’t feel a round was fired, but hear a quiet pop or see a small puff of smoke, do not fire again. This can either be a hangfire or squib round. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction for 30 seconds. If nothing has happened, open the receiver by depressing the takedown pins and look down the bore to see if a bullet is stuck in the barrel. DO NOT LOOK DOWN THE MUZZLE END. If there is a stuck bullet it is a squib round and will need to be removed with a cleaning rod or similar tool.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n