Yeager, years ago you had an awesome video (with a former employee) doing a 2 man bounding drill. In that video you showed why tugging on that mag after insertion was important and why the guy moving waited to hear the cover guy fire multiple rounds before moving (if the cover guy is running an AR). That tugging insures the magazine is actually seated and you wont get the dreaded one round fired and magazine falls to the ground leaving the moving man complete exposed without cover fire. I know the video will never be uploaded but a remake would be awesome.
This is very valid. When I was new to guns, my wife woke me up saying we had someone in the house. First AR, fully loaded mag, tried to pull the bolt back and load, couldn't. I panicked and tried several times, couldn't load a round. I learned quickly how important it is to not load too many rounds.
I can attest to that as well. I was coming home with a guy from just buying my first AR. Suddenly we get a call from the guys wife saying there's a guy out front of the guys house. She called 911 but the dispatcher said they had nobody to send (small town) We practically flew to the guys house and as he's breaking the speedometer I'm stuffing ammo into magazines getting ready for a fight. We didn't know who they were or how many they were, only that they wouldn't leave. I stuff a mag in about halfway to the guys house and he asked me not to chamber a round, which I obliged. After we finally arrive after averaging probably 85 or 90 mph the whole drive, I step out, stressed as hell and watching and listening for any signs of danger. As I step out my magazine takes a shit because I didn't seat it properly. All this happening while I'm in the middle of nowhere expecting to be shot at, at any time. I don't make that anymore, I can assure you.
I guess it might depend on the gun. Just tried with mine and a good hard slam will get it seated and I was able to move the bolt relatively easy back n forth without loading a round, but that situation you had is a perfect example of why people should try it before they need it. Since it's not an issue with mine, I'll go ahead and keep those 2-4 rounds.
@@themobsprinter "She called 911 but the dispatcher said they had nobody to send " What kind of town was that? A small town with multiple priority 1 calls going on at the same time? What about the local Sheriff, adjoining town or a game warden. They usually all back each other up in small/rural areas.
Almost twelve years of lessons and I was never told about the possible bolt over problem, the mutts special tool and how to use it. James, you and your people are among the sharpest knives in the draw. Thank you!
Remember when guys provided quick and to the point content like this instead of stretching the video to 20+ minutes for ad revenue? Pepperidge Farm remembers. RIP James. You're missed.
Wow i had never seen or heard of the bolt over malfunction, i would have been in a bad spot if that had happened to me. I am certain i never learned about it before. Good stuff!
excellent video. I've never seen the style malfunction before. valuable bit of instruction and demonstration. also, great idea to drive home the ejection port down when clearing.. I've made the same mistake where I rotate the ar counter clockwise (port up) to see that I was clearing a malfunction.. and then had two rounds in the receiver.. then of course.. rotate it port down and shake.. and they fall out.. could've been solved with port down, then charge to clear.. again.. priceless info. thank you.
I want to tell you that is the best demonstration of how to clear the three types of AR malfunctions. I've been taught that a "type 4" needed a gunsmith to resolve. Whatever they pay you isn't enough. Thanks!
Always love the no bullshit instructions. The only one I've seen that wasn't in this was empty case somehow getting behind the gas key. Only saw it once on an m4 and the armorer was less than happy to deal with that bs, no idea how it happened since it wasn't me but I tried to help clear it but nothing moved and bolt was locked back so I thought gas key broke off and spun.
Just had a (possibly) great idea, lol: If a mag company can make a 32 rounder that's still about the same length as a standard 30 (it could be Slightly longer if necessary), and add some sort of tactile, audible, and visual (perhaps some combination of 1, 2, or all 3) indicator when you get to 30 rounds... That COULD be a cool feature. 'Cause it's super annoying when loading mags and ya lose count, at least to me Lol😜. It may seem bit gimmicky and may only a niche feature... But if the next gen Pmag or Lancer, etc. came out with that?? I think I'd at least give it a go. 🍻!
Hey I was at the range with my son and had a malfunction mixture of type 2 and 3 [due to a brass catcher I had attached] thanks to the video I looked like a pro thanks for information.
When i was In the Army we get bolt over rides all the time in the m16a1. Due to 1970s mags it double feeds the first round flips because the next round hits it and puts it above the BCG PRIMER facing the chamber.
Moral of the story, buy a Leatherman MUT. It is the best, neatest tool to have in your kit. I have only used it once for a ‘type 4’ jam, but it fixed it effortlessly.
also loved when you were trying to demonstrate the last one . . . " You F'er.. " LOL yes, we all have experienced that 'if something can go wrong when demonstrating.. it will" scenario. :) I also found that the other day when reinstalling an extended shotgun tube and as I got the first thread on, it slipped out of my hand and ZIIINNNGGGG the mag tube spring launched out like the snake in a can. Only thing missing was some carnival music.. LOL
You can see the ptsd and the flashbacks of the times he probably had malfunctions when he needed that pop. Straight adrenaline rushing through while trying to explain.
These little Range tip PSAs just go to show the years of experience and knowledge. Leadslingers of all levels should have videos like these saved to their favorites for reference. Thank you, Sir for another good piece of advise.
Great info, but when manipulating the rifle as a lefty, with a righty rifle. What would be the best way to get the ejection port down while inserting a mag for reload?
I would figure the pulling of the magazine, while ensuring it's properly seated, runs the risk of fumbling and dropping it all together. I typically just stuck with the quick tap on the bottom of each new mag.
Taken several of your classes and ones from other people (never a rifle one thought) and shot for years and learned so much from this video thanks for the free stuff
Good info, thanks I was USAF aircraft maintenance for 23 years. If you seen us with a gun or living in a tent you know something went horribly wrong lol 😂
The bolt closed and mag not seating it totally true I found this out few year back with my magpul mags in one of my guns. I been only loading 27 rds ever since. Glad to know about the other stuff.. I’m definitely was that guy that ust to look at it first!! Lol
Iv had expanded rounds locked in the bolt due to Heat from fire fights. I was told it’s from shitty rounds. Not sure but my gun was down. Couldn’t even take it down in field due to the round being stuck in the bolt
Pro2A I don’t know if he’s talking about the same thing I’m thinking about, but I had a couple colleagues running SLR-104 rifles that would mysteriously have empty brass end up behind the bolt and under the dust cover during cycling. Completely screwed the works up on a several occasions. To this day I still don’t understand how it happened, and they were top notch rifles.
Malfunctions, I get 100%. Turn your AR down, palm down and let the stock rest below your forearm to keep the ejection port down and go through clearing the malfunction. However, when i reload as a lefty, I would try keep my rifle vertical if anything because i wouldnt want my ejection port up, right?
I love watching your video’s! Never met ya but have heard many great things about you! I am planning on driving down from Louisville next year and taking a class from ya. Thanks for the great content James!
What causes a bolt to intermittently not lock back on last round? I’ve tried different magazines, buffer springs, brands of ammunition. Also once in a while it tries to feed 2 at a time. It’s almost a brand new build. My other AR a M&P functions flawlessly.
Check your gas system. You may either be under gassed (not enough force for the bolt to catch), or over gassed (bolt slamming so hard to force causes it to fly forward before catching). I'm not an AR novice, but not an expert either, so I am sure someone will correct me if I'm talking out my ass.
This man is missed. He was to the point and never minced words.
Looking at it won't fix it.
*stares at all the scientists*
LOOKING AT IT WON'T FIX IT!
Good shit
At risk of sounding ugly... I had to tell my wife the exact same thing after breaking my neck.
@@jasonw7235 If my wife broke my neck..... I would lose the word "ugly" from my vocabulary and be very careful about anything else I would tell her.
@@jasonw7235 I do hope you're doing better now, three years later.
Yeager, years ago you had an awesome video (with a former employee) doing a 2 man bounding drill. In that video you showed why tugging on that mag after insertion was important and why the guy moving waited to hear the cover guy fire multiple rounds before moving (if the cover guy is running an AR). That tugging insures the magazine is actually seated and you wont get the dreaded one round fired and magazine falls to the ground leaving the moving man complete exposed without cover fire.
I know the video will never be uploaded but a remake would be awesome.
This is why I love this channel, James pulls no punches, straight to the point and very easy to understand!!
This is very valid. When I was new to guns, my wife woke me up saying we had someone in the house. First AR, fully loaded mag, tried to pull the bolt back and load, couldn't. I panicked and tried several times, couldn't load a round. I learned quickly how important it is to not load too many rounds.
New to firearms at that time
I can attest to that as well. I was coming home with a guy from just buying my first AR. Suddenly we get a call from the guys wife saying there's a guy out front of the guys house. She called 911 but the dispatcher said they had nobody to send (small town) We practically flew to the guys house and as he's breaking the speedometer I'm stuffing ammo into magazines getting ready for a fight. We didn't know who they were or how many they were, only that they wouldn't leave. I stuff a mag in about halfway to the guys house and he asked me not to chamber a round, which I obliged. After we finally arrive after averaging probably 85 or 90 mph the whole drive, I step out, stressed as hell and watching and listening for any signs of danger. As I step out my magazine takes a shit because I didn't seat it properly. All this happening while I'm in the middle of nowhere expecting to be shot at, at any time. I don't make that anymore, I can assure you.
I guess it might depend on the gun. Just tried with mine and a good hard slam will get it seated and I was able to move the bolt relatively easy back n forth without loading a round, but that situation you had is a perfect example of why people should try it before they need it. Since it's not an issue with mine, I'll go ahead and keep those 2-4 rounds.
@@themobsprinter "She called 911 but the dispatcher said they had nobody to send "
What kind of town was that? A small town with multiple priority 1 calls going on at the same time? What about the local Sheriff, adjoining town or a game warden. They usually all back each other up in small/rural areas.
Tactical Truth A town of about 250 people with the nearest sheriff's office about 45 minutes away at a time around midnight.
Thank you for the invaluable information. It's most appreciated 👍
Almost twelve years of lessons and I was never told about the possible bolt over problem, the mutts special tool and how to use it. James, you and your people are among the sharpest knives in the draw. Thank you!
LOOKING AT IT WON'T FIX IT!! Lol, that was for me. Thanks man, you're the best.
Mag Friction Pull in effect... of course that's old school Div term...but glad to see it being shared and taught in any form or terminology
Remember when guys provided quick and to the point content like this instead of stretching the video to 20+ minutes for ad revenue? Pepperidge Farm remembers. RIP James. You're missed.
I've read that in lieu of the Leatherman MUT tool to attach a paint can lid lifter to one's plate carrier.
Thank you for this informative video. It really helped me.
DEMCAD where you been man
In my entire 8 years in the marines I have only seen the type 4 happen 1 time. It’s a very rare malfunction.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and energy.
Wow i had never seen or heard of the bolt over malfunction, i would have been in a bad spot if that had happened to me. I am certain i never learned about it before. Good stuff!
Definitely had that problem. I'll short load each magazine as needed. Thanks for the tip!
excellent video. I've never seen the style malfunction before. valuable bit of instruction and demonstration.
also, great idea to drive home the ejection port down when clearing..
I've made the same mistake where I rotate the ar counter clockwise (port up) to see that I was clearing a malfunction.. and then had two rounds in the receiver.. then of course.. rotate it port down and shake.. and they fall out..
could've been solved with port down, then charge to clear..
again.. priceless info.
thank you.
This video is gold. I can’t believe you put this out for free. Thanks so much!
Watch Fighting Pistol.
I want to tell you that is the best demonstration of how to clear the three types of AR malfunctions. I've been taught that a "type 4" needed a gunsmith to resolve. Whatever they pay you isn't enough. Thanks!
Always love the no bullshit instructions. The only one I've seen that wasn't in this was empty case somehow getting behind the gas key. Only saw it once on an m4 and the armorer was less than happy to deal with that bs, no idea how it happened since it wasn't me but I tried to help clear it but nothing moved and bolt was locked back so I thought gas key broke off and spun.
You are forever immortalized in the videos still training new people to this day. Thank you for your service sir. Love you big bro
One of your best. Thank you sir.
Such nuggets of wisdom! I'm sure not everyone can appreciate the time spent on a rifle LEARNING these tasty morsels of goodness
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Best 30 round mag ever made is the Daniel Defence 32 round mag.
Yup I knew it havent tried them but I bought 3 32 round mags daniel defense just spoke to me. Plus i have there ddm4v11 pro
Just had a (possibly) great idea, lol: If a mag company can make a 32 rounder that's still about the same length as a standard 30 (it could be Slightly longer if necessary), and add some sort of tactile, audible, and visual (perhaps some combination of 1, 2, or all 3) indicator when you get to 30 rounds... That COULD be a cool feature. 'Cause it's super annoying when loading mags and ya lose count, at least to me Lol😜.
It may seem bit gimmicky and may only a niche feature... But if the next gen Pmag or Lancer, etc. came out with that?? I think I'd at least give it a go. 🍻!
Hey I was at the range with my son and had a malfunction mixture of type 2 and 3 [due to a brass catcher I had attached] thanks to the video I looked like a pro thanks for information.
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Don't turn your gun that way and fuck with it. Got it. I like the way you explain things like that. Straight to the point. thank you
Thank you for another free lesson in Noob Boobery . I gotta get over to West Tennessee for your class .
Been studying these for several years! Never heard that before. Thank you!
Always taught to reach under and charge an AK...but never knew why. Thanks!
That was a very valuable demonstration & instruction video! Thanks James!
Almost 30 years army, and have never heard of a bolt over. But good to know. If it's possible, it freaking WILL happen some day!
U we’re probably a pog
@BaconSlayer69 yeah, some didn't need our recruiter to take our test for us! :)
Thanks sir
You seem a little happier James. Glad to see videos from you again!
Magpul ( at lest the gen 2) I can get 31 rds into it and they will cause sometimes and I have done ic accidentally . 28 rds works for me.
I have had all of those. The over bolt sucked the most. Thanks for the tip. I ended up pulling my upper and lower apart to unfu** it.
Thank you for the educational tip!
Thank you Mr Yeager, I will practice.
When i was In the Army we get bolt over rides all the time in the m16a1. Due to 1970s mags it double feeds the first round flips because the next round hits it and puts it above the BCG PRIMER facing the chamber.
I will need to dry practice the tug. I will need to break the habit of slapping the mag! Awesome video.
Very nice, very Lear. Thank You, Sir!
Moral of the story, buy a Leatherman MUT. It is the best, neatest tool to have in your kit. I have only used it once for a ‘type 4’ jam, but it fixed it effortlessly.
Very Well Explained James
Thanks You,God Bless....
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James is the man and a true patriot. Thanks for the knowledge
also loved when you were trying to demonstrate the last one . . . " You F'er.. " LOL yes, we all have experienced that 'if something can go wrong when demonstrating.. it will" scenario. :)
I also found that the other day when reinstalling an extended shotgun tube and as I got the first thread on, it slipped out of my hand and ZIIINNNGGGG the mag tube spring launched out like the snake in a can.
Only thing missing was some carnival music.. LOL
You can see the ptsd and the flashbacks of the times he probably had malfunctions when he needed that pop. Straight adrenaline rushing through while trying to explain.
Great info
This is information that SAVES LIVES. Thank you James.
See you soon in Tucson for Fighting Pistol.
Nice!
Thank you for the great info. Definitely learned something new.
Words of wisdom James, gravity is a bitch.
Good, clear instruction. Thank you.
These little Range tip PSAs just go to show the years of experience and knowledge. Leadslingers of all levels should have videos like these saved to their favorites for reference. Thank you, Sir for another good piece of advise.
I keep watching cause I keep learning. And thanks for showing off the Demo brand AR. I can't wait to get one!
Great info, but when manipulating the rifle as a lefty, with a righty rifle.
What would be the best way to get the ejection port down while inserting a mag for reload?
Take a class.
I would figure the pulling of the magazine, while ensuring it's properly seated, runs the risk of fumbling and dropping it all together. I typically just stuck with the quick tap on the bottom of each new mag.
Probably one of your best videos
Taken several of your classes and ones from other people (never a rifle one thought) and shot for years and learned so much from this video thanks for the free stuff
Rock on dude.
Good info, thanks
I was USAF aircraft maintenance for 23 years. If you seen us with a gun or living in a tent you know something went horribly wrong lol 😂
I was told that there were two signs it was about to get really bad:
1. The sergeant started passing out grenades.
2. You saw an officer with a rifle.
There are quite a few Internet ninjas that always turn the port up and look at it...it’s a very odd looking maneuver 🤔 Thanks James!
The bolt closed and mag not seating it totally true I found this out few year back with my magpul mags in one of my guns. I been only loading 27 rds ever since. Glad to know about the other stuff.. I’m definitely was that guy that ust to look at it first!! Lol
Solid information
People bitch and argue and complain, but they have never had training, taken a class. These tips work.
great advice...thanks.
Couldn’t be more right about double checking on the mag by pulling it.
Great info. Ty.
Good information.
Yeager speaking the truth and it hurts🧐
Good video.
Legendary
Iv had expanded rounds locked in the bolt due to Heat from fire fights. I was told it’s from shitty rounds. Not sure but my gun was down. Couldn’t even take it down in field due to the round being stuck in the bolt
Fantastic advice. Thank you very much sir.
Kalishnikov: wat is bolt over malfunction?
Funny you should say that. They have one that is WORSE.
@@TacticalResponseCrew New video idea :-)
Pro2A I don’t know if he’s talking about the same thing I’m thinking about, but I had a couple colleagues running SLR-104 rifles that would mysteriously have empty brass end up behind the bolt and under the dust cover during cycling. Completely screwed the works up on a several occasions. To this day I still don’t understand how it happened, and they were top notch rifles.
Pro2A I gotcha. I’m not an AK expert, but those incidents were unique.
How would left handed shooters do it if the ejection port is on the right then?
Ejection port DOWN. I teach classes. You should take one.
Malfunctions, I get 100%. Turn your AR down, palm down and let the stock rest below your forearm to keep the ejection port down and go through clearing the malfunction. However, when i reload as a lefty, I would try keep my rifle vertical if anything because i wouldnt want my ejection port up, right?
I love watching your video’s! Never met ya but have heard many great things about you! I am planning on driving down from Louisville next year and taking a class from ya. Thanks for the great content James!
Great info! ✌
Thanks for dropping that valuable knowledge!
Thanks for intelligents
Looking at it won’t fix it. Best take away.
Missing James.
Thanks James
Pull on the bolt, not the bolt carrier?
It's the only part exposed at that point. Try it.
can't we get teachers in our schools like this...
James just one more reason fighting rifle is on the short list of classes for me. Great video thank you as always for the knowledge.
Thank you
Is it true that AR15 is not much as reliable as a AK47 and that AR 15s has more malfunctions because I just recently bought one for home defense
AR15s are very reliable
Thanks for this information!!!!!
Coolio
I love this video it's so awesome!
Good advice.
When them feed lips open up, well that's a good day where I come from!
Does anyone know where to buy the red demo gun he is using in the video?
I had not seen that last "whatever" one, thanks!
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@@TacticalResponseCrew I would rather send a check or paypal. I will see if I can find your shop addy. thanks again!
Great Video!!! Good Information!!!!
Good tips, thanks.
Good stuff Yeager bomb.
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Awesome info. Some I knew because it’s the same as if you were operating a pistol. I’m new to the AR platform and this I’ll adhere to. 👍🏻
What causes a bolt to intermittently not lock back on last round? I’ve tried different magazines, buffer springs, brands of ammunition. Also once in a while it tries to feed 2 at a time. It’s almost a brand new build. My other AR a M&P functions flawlessly.
Check your gas system. You may either be under gassed (not enough force for the bolt to catch), or over gassed (bolt slamming so hard to force causes it to fly forward before catching).
I'm not an AR novice, but not an expert either, so I am sure someone will correct me if I'm talking out my ass.
I have had a bolt over twice in about 10,000 rounds, it sucks, and is a bitch to fix.
Great information! Thanks!
Well there goes SPORTS. Great video!
Great tips and content as usual!
Great video and I learned something valuable Tnx. 👍