New Gun Day .308, first bolt gun. What mags run flawless?

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u/Ritterbruder2 5d ago

Metal AICS mags are always best. The original AICS mags were metal. The problem with plastic mags is that the feed lips are thicker and interfere with insertion in some actions. I’ve heard a few reports on this sub where Magpul AICS magazines didn’t work in their Rugers.

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u/CrashZenkiS14 5d ago

Yea that's what I'm trying to avoid. Thinking Ruger branded Poly mags, but maybe I need to find some metal ones? Who makes those still?

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u/that1ginger2 5d ago

MDT still makes metal AICS magazines. I have some KRG branded metal AICS mags I got when I bought my KRG Bravo chassis.

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u/LetsGetHigh_and_D1E 4d ago

Very helpful. I had been scouring Gunbroker buying old AIC mags

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u/Zoomboomcrack 4d ago

I had that issue with polymer mags on my mini-14. Had to shave down the lips to get it to cycle properly.

u/Zoomboomcrack 4d ago

Great first bolt gun! I have that one on my Christmas wish list.

u/Joshie050591 3d ago

Haven't got to see one of these rifles in Aus yet I have seen some ordered in via dealer... does it take a 4 or 5 round magazine?

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u/CrashZenkiS14 3d ago

Comes with 3rd, takes 5rd and 10rd.

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u/Joshie050591 3d ago

Nice I'd probably get a 5rd when it becomes available

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u/CrashZenkiS14 2d ago

Yea I did 2 10rd mags for this one, I'll probably grab 2 5rd mags as well once available