Lighteat or Best AICS Magazine for hunting?

[BoltActionBrotherhood]

Yeah its for my xlr chassis so im gonna stick with the aics mags. Just received my 3 rd mdt ones today and they work fine and save me a little weight would definitely like to have an aluminum 3 rd short magnum one someday if one is ever available tho lol

How much does it weigh?

 

[Cameron.25]

Im actually glad you asked cause i thought these were smaller than the accurate mags i have but they are the same size as the 5 rd accurate mag i have. They both fit 4 rds of 6.5 prc and both weigh a little under 5 ozs. The accurate mag is slightly lighter at 4.76 vs 4.97 for the mdt. Gonna return the mdt i guess lol neither are as light as i would like. I will get an aluminum one when they become available again

 

[BBob]

Will they work with a chassis gun though?

Depends on which chassis. Most they won't but some will. I believe they will on the XLR Element but I'd check with them.

 

[Clarktar]

Bumping this thread. Currently using a 10 round AICS mag in my Tikka. Looking for a lighter option. Using with mountain tactical bottom metal.

Thanks

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[khuber84]

Bumping this thread. Currently using a 10 round AICS mag in my Tikka. Looking for a lighter option. Using with mountain tactical bottom metal.

Thanks

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How about the 5 round aics mags? The billet mags from terminus and Hawkins are great but need be ran in the Hawkins bottom metal or a chassis with no mag well. Ruger makes some 3 Rd aics mags for their scout rifles too.

 

[Tahoe1305]

So bringing this back again. I’ve been looking for a few years for a lighter WSM mag option with longer OAL for a XLR magnesium chassis. Called many of the manufacturers listed in this thread and their products are either specific for their BM or won’t fit in the chassis.

That said, I did somehow come across a company in Canada that makes some custom AICS mags. I ordered a 4 and 7 round. Gentleman says the 4 round is 3 oz (my accurate mag 3 round is 4.7oz) and allows an OAL of at least 2.95 (says it will fit more but wanted to advertise conservative #). I should have these in a week or so and if they work well I told him I would push them for him and/or get him looped in on the forum.

MTF.

 

[BoltActionBrotherhood]

So bringing this back again. I’ve been looking for a few years for a lighter WSM mag option with longer OAL for a XLR magnesium chassis. Called many of the manufacturers listed in this thread and their products are either specific for their BM or won’t fit in the chassis.

That said, I did somehow come across a company in Canada that makes some custom AICS mags. I ordered a 4 and 7 round. Gentleman says the 4 round is 3 oz (my accurate mag 3 round is 4.7oz) and allows an OAL of at least 2.95 (says it will fit more but wanted to advertise conservative #). I should have these in a week or so and if they work well I told him I would push them for him and/or get him looped in on the forum.

MTF.

What company?

 

[Tahoe1305]

What company?

Not to be cryptic but I told him I would function check and validate before I pushed them on the forums.

I’m going to hold to that. If they suck I don’t want folks spending as much as I just did on shipping to have a paper weight. I’ll have them in a few days and will push it.

Fingers crossed they are awesome.

 

[Clarktar]

Look forward to hearing more. I still haven't bought a "lighter" one than the one I own.

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[Tahoe1305]

Sorry it took a bit. They came in today.

I snagged the 4 round and 6 round WSM

Weights were 2.46oz for 4 and 3.08oz for 6.

For reference my Accurate mad 3 round is 4.54.

I believe I paid ~$30. But shipping from Canada was a bit pricey. Still much cheaper than anything close in US I’ve found and it’s the lightest.

Locks up nice in my XLR element. Follower is plastic and cycled all 6 rounds without issue. Did not shoot yet.

OAL is a tad smaller than I hoped at 2.93” but still longer than SAAMI for WSM. (My loads are all at 2.95” but will adjust as needed).

Link to product below. I don’t know owner.

Shop - Mag3D.ca

U.S. Orders $99 USD Maximum

mag3d.ca

Happy to answer any questions.

 

[Glassing Ghosts]

Thanks for the post. I was watching. I just ordered a mag for my 300 wsm in xlr chassis. Strangel, they only had one option, 5 round mag. But that works for me.

If I have any problems I’ll post about it.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Thanks for the post. I was watching. I just ordered a mag for my 300 wsm in xlr chassis. Strangel, they only had one option, 5 round mag. But that works for me.

If I have any problems I’ll post about it.

Confirm you ordered a wsm aics 5 round from the company above?

I just checked and saw only 4 and 6. Wonder if the wires are crossed somewhere. Or maybe you are saying you used another company and im
Misunderstood

 

[Glassing Ghosts]

Savage WSM Magazine - Mag3D.ca

Designed to fit Savage Axis and 10 series rifles. Works with WSM calibers as well as 6.5 PRC and any other cartridge with similar dimensions. Max COAL 2.98 inches 5 round capacity.

mag3d.ca

Yeah, this is weird. Here’s a link to what I bought. Only 5 rounds option.

 

[Glassing Ghosts]

Ugh, you’re right I didn’t order the aics mag

 

[Tahoe1305]

Ugh, you’re right I didn’t order the aics mag

Just shoot him an email. He will fix it. Small operation it appears shouldn’t be an issue I’m guessing.

 

[Glassing Ghosts]

Ahead of ya. Thanks again for finding these and for everyone else I’ll post any problems.

 

[Cameron.25]

I got a curtis custom one, its definitely lighter but it fits in the xlr chassis magwell a bit loose up and down and only feeds reliably if i keep upward pressure on the bottom of the mag. Tried filing the inside of the feed lips a bit and it helped a little but its not feeding every round unless i cycle slowly. I need to either do more filing or figure out a way to keep it in the magwell tighter. I would try this new canadian one but i dont want to sacrifice cartridge OAL at all personally since i have a 6.5 prc. The curtis has an internal length of 2.9905" which is nice if i can get it to fees better lol

 

[Glassing Ghosts]

My review will basically mirror Tahoe’s. Just got mine in today. I only ordered the 4 round. It fits very tight with a firm lock in. No slop when you shake the gun. I cycled 8 rounds through it. No issues cycling.

Of course, I can’t attest to the durability. But the material appears thick and heavy duty. I haven’t weighed it but Tahoe covered that.

I’m pleased, in fact, I suggested Allen (owner) get in touch with XLR since a lot of folks seem to be looking for these.

I am not affiliated to the company and paid for the magazine. Here’s a link to the site:

AICS Style Magazines - Mag3D.ca

AICS style magazines. Designed to fit any mag well that accepts AICS style magazines. Made from a durable carbon fiber composite material.

mag3d.ca

 

[BBob]

only feeds reliably if i keep upward pressure on the bottom of the mag.

Not uncommon with the zillions of AICS magazines, chassis and bottom metal combinations out there. Some chassis's have adjustable mag release setups for this issue. See if XLR has a longer mag release available that can be trimmed to fit. I've welded built/up the ends in the past on some bottom metal to fix this.

 

[Tahoe1305]

My review will basically mirror Tahoe’s. Just got mine in today. I only ordered the 4 round. It fits very tight with a firm lock in. No slop when you shake the gun. I cycled 8 rounds through it. No issues cycling.

Of course, I can’t attest to the durability. But the material appears thick and heavy duty. I haven’t weighed it but Tahoe covered that.

I’m pleased, in fact, I suggested Allen (owner) get in touch with XLR since a lot of folks seem to be looking for these.

I am not affiliated to the company and paid for the magazine. Here’s a link to the site:

AICS Style Magazines - Mag3D.ca

AICS style magazines. Designed to fit any mag well that accepts AICS style magazines. Made from a durable carbon fiber composite material.

mag3d.ca

Good to hear. Glad my experience wasn’t isolated.