Loading and reloading the M1 Garand

[Fetusor]

hey, can anyone explain how the Loading and reloading of the M1 Garand works? I used a full Clip in it, then 1 bullet goes into the chamber. I try to reload and he puts 1 bullet in the magazine, but instead of filling it the magzine loses 1 bullet. Is it bugged or am i doing something wrong?

[MaDeuce]

I'm not sure I understand you correctly. The M1 can be reloaded while the magazine is still in the rifle. When you reload while still having ammo, the bolt extracts a round as it's being pulled back and locked to the rear. When doing this you'll always have mag capacity - 1 (chambered)

For an example, if you have 6 rounds and try to reload, it will extract the round in the chamber, eject it, and you'll essentially be replacing that round with a new one.

[MaDeuce]

I'm curious to know, when you do this can you pick up the round on the ground? Should be one in the vicinity.

[28Down]

So to add to this...
When there is NO CLIP in the M1 you can chamber a round. From there, you can add a 2nd round. On TOP of these 2 rounds, you can reload again and throw another round in (kinda.

It seems to eject the one currently chambered and bring the gun back to 2/8. However, the round that was ejected is gone, not on the ground or in your bag. Design or bug?