So I was going to go sight in a rifle today for my father, a Model 100 in 308. Got to the range, pulled the gun out of the case, got ready to load it and then.... The magazine would not come out. I could not get the thing to budge at all. The little tab that you press seems to be stuck hard (or bent maybe?). There does appear to be some rust and corrosion around the tab. The tab is very stiff and does not feel quite right to me.

Does anyone know what the problem may be here? Or have any tips for what I should look for?

Thank you all in advance!

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