Just purchased a SIG516 gen 2 in FDE, and I really want to love this rifle. Problem is that I have fired 300 rounds so far on two separate occasions, and with every magazine there have been issues.
Issues:
1.) Rifle will not cycle the next round
2.) Bolt does not lock back after last round
3.) FTF, FTE
Let me also add that upon receiving the rifle it was thoroughly cleaned and lubed. I checked to make sure that the normal operation setting was engaged (12 o'clock position)
Ammo:
One day I used PMC 55 grain .223, and the next day I used PMC 55 grain 5.56
Customer Service:
After telephoning Sig's CS, I was told that the rifle needed to run in adverse conditions to properly cycle 55 grain ammo. Is this the case? The manual states not to operate in adverse conditions for long periods of time. Is this a case of bad ammo? My friend purchased a Spike's Tactical ST-15 the same day, and his embarrassingly fired off every round no problems.
Any suggestions? Is this just a bad rifle that I should send back to SIG for repair? Does anyone have experience with this level of unreliability?
Issues:
1.) Rifle will not cycle the next round
2.) Bolt does not lock back after last round
3.) FTF, FTE
Let me also add that upon receiving the rifle it was thoroughly cleaned and lubed. I checked to make sure that the normal operation setting was engaged (12 o'clock position)
Ammo:
One day I used PMC 55 grain .223, and the next day I used PMC 55 grain 5.56
Customer Service:
After telephoning Sig's CS, I was told that the rifle needed to run in adverse conditions to properly cycle 55 grain ammo. Is this the case? The manual states not to operate in adverse conditions for long periods of time. Is this a case of bad ammo? My friend purchased a Spike's Tactical ST-15 the same day, and his embarrassingly fired off every round no problems.
Any suggestions? Is this just a bad rifle that I should send back to SIG for repair? Does anyone have experience with this level of unreliability?