Tikka .223 6 round mags

[Snowwolfe]

What functions the best, the stock 6 round mag or the one sold by Ascension ?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

From what you can read around here, the .223 6-round magazines have issues for a lot of people. I don’t know about the Ascension ones.

I really like the Waters magazines. The NDR ones are well-regarded as well.

If I was you, I would use the search function for Ascension and see what folks report.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Factory 6 rounders are awful. Try anything else

 

[BradArnett]

The ascension mags have been great for me. No issues at all.

 

[mtnbound]

What functions the best, the stock 6 round mag or the one sold by Ascension ?

The stock ones are a hit or miss. I had 2 and one was ok and the other was worthless. The Ascension mags don’t come with springs so unless you already have some factory mags to steal the spring out of you will need to buy factory mag and the Ascension body. I would look into the NDR mags, I have had great success with them.

 

[Balderdash]

What functions the best

CTR mags are the gold standard for Tikka 223. AICS are good for functionality, but many require some modification to gain more COAL. Not a huge deal, but not as good as a double stack CTR right out of the package.

If I were starting out from scratch with a 1:8 223 Tikka sporter, I'd go KRG Bravo for CTR mags. Or, if the Bravo didn't fit my sensibilities, I'd go either OEM or aftermarket stock inlet for CTR bottom metal. I have run the Waters and they functioned well, but I'd much rather put that money towards CTR mags.

 

[TradLife406]

What about Mamba bags? There's some on gun joker.

 

[WOOD5045]

What about Mamba bags? There's some on gun joker.

Guys here have said positive things about the Mamba mags. I bought several, but have not had a chance to use them yet.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

What about Mamba bags? There's some on gun joker.

I have found them absolutely reliable, but they are way oversized.

This thread has some more about Tikka magazines. And pictures of Mambas next to Waters.

Post in thread 'Tikka mag issue'

Oct 7, 2025

Thanks. I don’t like 10 round mags. Seems like I’m going to have to get over that though.

The Waters 10-round magazines work great and are considerably smaller than the Mamba magazines. The Mamba magazines also work very well.

Edit - here’s a picture of a Waters six and ten to the left of an OEM six and a Mamba 10.

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[Snowwolfe]

Appreciate the information. Think I will try the Mamba Mags. Where is the best place to buy them from?
My Tikka is bone stock and I plan to keep it that way. Just want a little extra fire power in case I run into a wolf or two.