AW mag feeding issue

1up5down · Jun 25, 2025

I’ve read a few threads about similar issues, but unclear on how to correct it with a mag lip tool. First PRS match this weekend as well. I have a few mags that do not push the cartridge against the feed lips. The head case side is lower, so the bolt can’t catch it. I’ve tried cleaning it out, dry lube, and carefully stretching the spring. These are almost new mags and have seen only a handful of trips. I have one Gray Ops mag that feed w/o issue. 6GT, Solus action, MPA Vanquish chassis, factory 108 ELDMs. Any advice appreciated before I tweak lips.

Andrew863 · Jun 25, 2025

If it were me I would try to get the magup higher. Having the lips like this should help it from nose diving.

ShtrRdy · Jun 25, 2025

I'm thinking the cartridge case should be up against the feed lip. Is this a new magazine? Any chance the follower is in backwards?

Mrindecisive · Jun 25, 2025

two things you can try to get the back on the follower higher by opening the first section of the spring that has the apex towards the front of the follower. If raising the back of the follower doesn’t work. Try adjusting the feed lips to get the rear of the case higher

W6SPK · Jun 25, 2025

Looks like you could open the feed lips by reducing the angle until the case head sits fully against them. That will give you a little extra height, then make sure your mag is sitting as high as you can get it.

1up5down · Jun 26, 2025

Great ideas. The mag is essentially tight against the action. Yes, the problem is each round isn’t getting even or enough spring pressure to push it completely against the lips.
I’m going to check the follow and springs because I did pull them all out before I start bending metal.

ShtrRdy · Jun 26, 2025

@1up5down do you need a picture of what the follower should look like on top of the mag?

1up5down · Jun 26, 2025

ShtrRdy said:
@1up5down do you need a picture of what the follower should look like on top of the mag?

Thanks for the offer, mine have an arrow at the top of follower that I’m guessing is pointing to the muzzle.

farrar86 · Jun 26, 2025

I could not get 6gt to feed out of regular AW mags. Granted I have an AI. But Gray Ops GT mags work great. Might give one a try. You can find out easy at a match that I'm sure someone would let you try.

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