mag drop

The reduction in RPM when either of the magnetos in a dual-ignition reciprocating engine is switched off. This reduction should be within specified limits. It is standard procedure to check the mag drop case prior to takeoff to confirm that both systems are operative. Also called a magneto drop.

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Bata, makulit, matigas ulo, ise-set na lang natin like we normally do para ma i-over, papaluin na lang ng bigs mag drop ball pa (They're young and stubborn.

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Further, they can display the mag drop during runup and even advise of a loose p-lead, resulting in a hot magneto.

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However, one other shooter and I found it to protrude too far for our hand size and/or shooting style, leading to the occasional inadvertent mag drop. That "extended release button" thing can occur with any pistol so modified.

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Additionally, the positioning of the magazine release allows for easy, reliable mag drops, and the recessed design means you won't have to worry you'll accidentally lose your magazine when maneuvering through thick brush.

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The other is the button itself is shielded by the molding of the polymer grip-frame, with the obvious intent to keep unintentional mag drops from happening.

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With Nosier factory ammo firing 175-grain AccuBond Long Range bullets zeroed at 200 yards, the 7mm Ultra Mag drops 16.9 inches at 400 yards to the .28 Nosler's 15.8 inches.