Binding AK mags

[netentity]

I have a couple of AK mags that I cannot get the full 30 rounds in. Any recommendations on how address the issue? Is there a preferred magazine loading tool?

[Palmach]

I have a couple of AK mags that I cannot get the full 30 rounds in. Any recommendations on how address the issue? Is there a preferred magazine loading tool?

I would never load any 30rd mag to full capacity. 28 is the limit for me on AK's and my AR. This was a suggestion from the AR manufacturer who is a friend and a class lll dealer.

[netentity]

I would never load any 30rd mag to full capacity. 28 is the limit for me on AK's and my AR. This was a suggestion from the AR manufacturer who is a friend and a class lll dealer.

The problem mag will only take 26 rounds.

[Palmach]

The problem mag will only take 26 rounds.

You did not mention what type of magazines they are. New, surplus, steel, polymer?

As far as loaders go, you can do a Google search and there will be many different suggestions.

[netentity]

You did not mention what type of magazines they are. New, surplus, steel, polymer?

Steel surplus.

[Palmach]

Have you disassembled the magazines and checked the springs and the follower? The followers can often become damaged on AK surplus mags from the bolt slamming against them. I would check this first. Followers are inexpensive to replace.