it doesn't need a hook since it's a simple overrides, my newest mods most of the time work the same way even with hooks
if you have an issue of magazine moving in desync, see if you have any other mods that alter AMR-16's base model (wpn_fps_ass_m16.model)

@playbonk the closest thing is the vanilla mod pack which has a file called

wpn_fps_ass_m16_s_op.model

there's no other mod I have that contains

wpn_fps_ass_m16.model

unless you mean within a mods XML file in which case I have many that contain "wpn_fps_ass_m16"

also I was wrong about it blending with the vanilla animation. its not the vanilla animation. I'm not sure what it is

@playbonk ok I figured it out. The Hera Arms Vertical Grip is changing its reload animation to a custom one. Going to try and fix it now

ive made a guide but it's outdated, can't get to updating it, also splish was gonna make one but it seems like he doesn't have the time

nvm figured it out

I asked Playbonk about this.

He stated that, to his knowledge, he can't make the charging handle move without Blt, since the vanilla M4A1 anim does not involve the charging handle.

@RJC9000 maybe mw2019 animations for car-4 then? is doesnt involve charging handle iirc

You are free to send Playbonk $10 for that animation comission for MW2019 AR15 anims, or $200 at splish for a full set of custom anims.
:P

I wasn't involved in the animation work, I just threw money at Playbonk and told him that I wanted a recreation of the XM4's empty reload.

As for that MW2019 animation style that involves swapping out the old magazine while holding the new magazine, I am not sure it is possible with vanilla weapons due to most vanilla weapons only having one magazine object.
You'd have to ask Playbonk for more details.

there is also fnuxray's one and synd1cate's one and another one i made
so many m4's jesus

@PlayBONK and there's that use bolt catch mod that you made(and unlisted)