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Why you should only load 28 rounds in a 30 round magazine…
Why only 28 rounds in a 30 round magazine:
1. Spring tension and magazine life is extended
2. Easier to load
This video talks specifically to 30 round rifle magazines, but the same concept of slight under-loading applies to any magazines with a spring.