i could only load 4 rounds in my 450 magazine. i could fit the 5th bullet but it wouldnt cycle right. so i took out the detents (as recomended by a member here ) and i can fit and shoot 6 bullets now no problem. but the the spring keeps popping out of the bottom of the magazine. this happend on both of my bushmaster magazines, and before i modified the magazine to fit more than 4 rounds. it still shoots and cycles fine even with the spring hanging out the bottom. the spring pokes out where the bottom plate meets the side of the magazine.
so what can i do? fill the gap where the spring pokes out? cut spring?... this has happened multiple times after putting the spring back, so its not just a one time deal.
i love this gun. defanitely my new favorite, and what i take hunting every time now. i switched from a bow to a an ar . but these magazines have been nothing but trouble from the start for me.
thanks for everyones help. this site has been a wealth of knowledge for me, and i appreciate it.