[7th round will not fit question]

I'm in one of the merely free-ish states that doesn't allow the full tube, so hypothetically 5+1.

However, as said in the thread all shells aren't the same, & in my rig which is Hornady slugs in the tube, only 4 fit. 5 almost does, but not quite. 

I get around this by ghost loading, so I have 4+1+1 when topped off.

I don't store it that way however, when I store it & leave the house I empty the chamber first.

[question for those with a GG&G bolt release]

19 hours ago, ArizonaM4 said:

I've been away from all things M4 for awhile.  Is this GG&G still the best?  Has anyone had that as well as the RXarms tab?  https://rxarms.com/products/benelli-m4-parts-and-accessories/benelli-m4-bolt-release-tab/  Which feels better and more 'combat ready'?

I have the RXarms Bolt Release tab (steel), as well as their Charging Handle (titanium) on my M4 for the past year. Love them both, great upgrades.