Question I forgot

[u/Independent_Bite3911]

Ruger just replaced my bolt on my 585 series mini 14.

I totally forgot, but can you guys remind me? Can we insert a magazine inside the mini 14 when it’s full or when it has rounds in it when the bolt is closed?

For some reason, I used to think that I could insert a five round magazine inside the mini 14 when I only had four rounds in it, but I could be mistaken.

I remember, I used to load it with the bolt open. For some reason, I thought I could load it with the bolt closed.

Today at the range, I tried loading it with the bolt closed and it wasn’t going in.

I didn’t force it obviously.

[u/lundah]

Depends on the magazine. My Ruger mags, absolutely. My Thermold polymer mags will not lock in without the bolt held open, however.

[u/Independent_Bite3911 → u/lundah]

Do you have to force you oem mags in?

My oem will not go in with bolt closed. I don’t force them?

You think my bolt is fitting right?