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How often should I rotate mags in an AR 15...or not?

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Title says it all... How often should I rotate mags in an AR 15? Can constant pressure on mag spring, month after month, create a possible failure to feed (FTF)? That's if a mag stays loaded 24/7 for a long ass time. There are different opinions, curious to know what everyone's input is.
 
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As far as springs go, it is the movement not tension that causes wear. As stated in the previous post. The misnomer is that a loaded spring will wear out before an unloaded spring. They will last exactly the same amount of time if left alone.
 
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