M2 loading question

[thomcad]

Hey all. New member and new owner of an M2 tactical here. I've spent a good bit of time with the owner's manual and some dummy rounds, but I can't figure out how to get the bolt locked back with a full tube of shells. Is this even possible? Is there some simple trick that I just haven't figured out?

 

Thanks.

[Steve Rose]

By design the bolt will only lock open when the mag tube is empty.

[thomcad]

Ok, thanks. That explains why I couldn't get it. Appreciate it.