There are common problems and malfunctions which can occur with the AR-15, and originate from the rifle, ammunition, or magazine. For each of the problems listed below you are going to troubleshoot the issue. To do so, please describe the problem, what it is caused by, and how you would address or fix it:
Failure to Feed
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject
Useful Resources:
AR15 Trouble Shooting Guide from surplusammo.com
https://www.surplusammo.com/pages/faq/ar15-trouble-shooting-guide.html
How to Fix Common AR-15 Malfunctions and Stoppages from wingtactical.com
https://www.wingtactical.com/how-to-fix-common-ar-15-malfunctions-and-stoppages/
Malfunctions, Probable Causes, Corrective Actions from armystudyguide.com
https://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/m16a2/malfunctions-probable-cau.shtml
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