Anyone have any experience with 5 -10 rd 223/ 5.56 mags ?

[Orlando]

I am looking for steel mags that fit nearly flush with the mag well. Anyone have any real life experience with 5 or 10 round mag manufactures?
How far does a 10 rd mag extend past the well?
Thanks guys

[tljames]

"O" I haven't used any 10 rd mags, but have a couple of 5 rd Bushmaster mags. Heavy built steel mag (way overpriced ) In Oklahoma can't have a mag that holds > 7 rounds when hunting with a 223/5.56 rifle. One of two mags worked like a dream right out of box, the one in picture didnt fit well at all! I ended up using steel wool to remove a great deal of the finish and then had to use a hammer and punch to ( for lack of a better term) compress a few high spots on the mag. Then she worked fine!
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5 rounder protrudes about a 1/2" from bottom of well. I like using them because they tend to slow down my use of ammo! :)

Midway has 5 round Magpul mags listed, but on backorder. Whenever they get some in stock I intend to buy about 5 or 6 of them. I really like the Magpuls I have now.

[tljames]

Now while I have your attention, when I ordered my Leupold rings for the AR. Leupold's mounting chart showed this ring for the Mark AR 3x9x40 scope. $150.00 later and I get what you see in the pic. WAY TOO TALL for my liking. So you being the "black rifle" guru, do you have any suggestions for a GOOD steel ring that would lower the scope about a 1/2". A guy could drive a truck underneath my setup! Thanks "O" Thomas

[Orlando]

I'm no Black Rifle expert, not by a long shot.
I'm wondering if they didnt send the wrong rings or the chart is wrong. Looks like Tall rings and you should be able to get away with mediums. I have a set of Burris Extreme Tactical medium rings and my 50 mm scope clears (just barely).They arent steel though but aluminum but are super heavy duty with 6 screws. Any brand rings in medium height should work fine
I think I'm set on a 5rd mag for bench rest shooting. Thing is they are pricey and you hear people having problems with them. Guess I need to bite the bullet and order a Armalite mag

[howie]

I've got a 10 rounder I use for coyote hunting, and it's perfect. I can shoot prone with my bipod and it won't get in the way.

[tljames]

Thanks O! I'll get a set of medium rings. Once I "modified" the fit of that one mag I've never had an issue with mis feeds jamming or anything. Like I said and I agree with you. Bench shooting I really like the 5 rounders! Yet they are expensive! Good Luck and Have fun! Thanks for advice! Thomas

[Orlando]

I looked at the picture again and man those rings really are tall.
They may even be extra tall height.
I told you wrong earlier, thats a differnt set of rings on my 50mm scope but I really think medium height should work fine for you.
Thanks for the info on the mags

[Orlando]

One more thing:
Hows your cheek weld with those tall rings? If it fits you now and you get the lower rings you may not be happy. Something to think about

[tljames]

It isn't natural feeling for me. I feel like a turkey "peeping" over a log trying to get full eye relief! I can't just shoulder the weapon and have full circle without making adjustments! It's rather annoying. Thought I might buy a cheek rest pad, but don't find anything that intrests me. So I ordered a set of Burris med XTR rings from Midway.

[sandsnow]

My solution was this:

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Magpul Adj stock kit complete $115
Magpul Clip on cheek riser $ 19 These come in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 rise height. Pictured is the 3/4. Perfect for carry handle mounted scope

A super adjustable stock will be about $250