Quick Tip: DON'T Ride the Charging Handle!
This video offers a practical AR-15 troubleshooting tip for new shooters. It addresses the common issue of the bolt failing to go into battery after seating a magazine and pulling the charging handle. The presenter, Caleb Savant from Brownells Gun Tech, explains that 'riding the charging handle' – holding it back and slowing the bolt's forward momentum – is typically the cause. He advises releasing the charging handle fully and mentions that the forward assist can be used to seat the bolt if this occurs. The advice is noted as being applicable to most semi-automatic firearms.






