Cap'n Mike
NES Member
In all my years in the army I never had a problem shooting prone with a 30 rounder. If your up on your elbows properly the mag does not hit the ground. Prone supported (using a sand bag) it can be an issue if you have bags that are thin.......but if that's the case I'm so low to the ground getting a good sight picture is impossible because you can't get your face down on the stock.....and I'm looking around for another bag to stack up lol
From a bench if I'm up on my elbows the 30 rounder is definitely clear of the table.......leaves me wondering if bench shooting with a 30 rounder is a problem is the shooter a midget or if their position is just jacked up.
I retired last year......had not been issued a 20 round mag since probably 1999.
The guys shooting from a bench probably dont like 30 round mags because they are using a rest.
I cant get comfortable shooting from a bench, I prefer prone.