M16 mag dumps.. ok ?

[Paulj.]

Talking standard gas operated M16, is dumping a 30 round mag non stop hurting anything ??  I'm sure doing it multiple times will overheat something or melt the gas tube,  wondering where that line is where you start damaging the gun ???

[TGW]

I did a beta mag dump with a post sample and it super heated the gas tube to where the bolt smacked it and bent to tube under the hand guard. Not recommended if you don't like fixing things. But 30 rounds I've never had an issue. Then I'll let it cool a bit before continuing on.

[taylorwso]

one mag dump easy, wont hurt until 6-7 back to back.

Ive done 2x beta mags and it  was okayish, but i was in -20 weather.  The barrels will get shot out when you do long burst/strings

[taylorwso]

2 hours ago, Paulj. said:

Talking standard gas operated M16, is dumping a 30 round mag non stop hurting anything ??  I'm sure doing it multiple times will overheat something or melt the gas tube,  wondering where that line is where you start damaging the gun ???

you dont damge the gun per se, just the gas tube or barrel, lower receiver will be fine no matter the abuse.

[Paulj.]

sounds good, I don't think we'll be overdoing it without taking a few breaks. Thank's guys !

[Ryo]

Yup.. Full Auto 30rd mag dump no issue. I do it all the time, though probably 2 or 3 mags worth, with probably a 3 minute delay between them (changing shooters).