Shot a new Mini-14 this weekend. Neat gun. It did, about ten times, fail to go into battery. This seemed to get better the more we shot it (about 150 rounds of 55gr reloads from a reputable outfit). Are these like some pistols that need 200 rounds or so before they're reliable? The rounds we were firing weren't too hot - could this have contributed to the problem? Just looking for some insight before I take it out again for more fun.
I personally broke down, cleaned, and lightly lubed the carbine before the session, so I know it wasn't dirty, dry, or over-lubed.
I personally broke down, cleaned, and lightly lubed the carbine before the session, so I know it wasn't dirty, dry, or over-lubed.