Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

[goalie]

Thanks guys, ill get some .223 mags.

If you're buying, not using what you have, why not get 300bo mags?

 

[Taudisio]

Thanks guys, ill get some .223 mags.

Any polymer mags you all like? Looks like magpul doesn't make a .223 Pmag under 10 rounds.

L5AWM® 5 Magazine - Lancer Systems

Lancer set out to design a better 5.56 magazine; one with the reliability of steel and the durability and weight of polymer. The L5 Advanced Warfighter Magazine (AWM®) is that magazine. The L5AWM's exclusive hybrid design includes a hardened steel feed lip assembly molded into a proprietary...

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My favorite polymer mag

 

[Thegman]

Thanks guys, ill get some .223 mags.

Any polymer mags you all like? Looks like magpul doesn't make a .223 Pmag under 10 rounds.

I think most 5 round mags use the same magazine body as 10 round magazines and just use a follower with longer legs. Unless you're required to use the 5-round magazine for hunting there doesn't seem to be any other advantage to them. Could be wrong on that, but that's how they appear in pictures.

 

[Sundodger]

If you're buying, not using what you have, why not get 300bo mags?

If you have some recommendations for 300 blackout mags that are 5ish round capacity, I'll probably do that. I am pretty green on this AR world, so bear with me...

 

[Sundodger]

I think most 5 round mags use the same magazine body as 10 round magazines and just use a follower with longer legs. Unless you're required to use the 5-round magazine for hunting there doesn't seem to be any other advantage to them. Could be wrong on that, but that's how they appear in pictures.

Well thats too bad.. I was hoping for a smaller, lighter, shorter mag. Ill have to look at the game regs in my state. I can't remember if we have a 5 round limit.

For an UL or ULUL hunting gun, it sure would be nice to nock an ounce or two off with a smaller mag. Are there any options out there like that?

 

[Thegman]

Well thats too bad.. I was hoping for a smaller, lighter, shorter mag. Ill have to look at the game regs in my state. I can't remember if we have a 5 round limit.

For an UL or ULUL hunting gun, it sure would be nice to nock an ounce or two off with a smaller mag. Are there any options out there like that?

In this case, the 10 round mag should be slightly lighter than 5 round mag having less material in the follower. More capacity, less weight. Win-win!

 

[robtattoo]

Well thats too bad.. I was hoping for a smaller, lighter, shorter mag. Ill have to look at the game regs in my state. I can't remember if we have a 5 round limit.

For an UL or ULUL hunting gun, it sure would be nice to nock an ounce or two off with a smaller mag. Are there any options out there like that?

I doubt you'll save more than a half gram on a mag.
The Promags & Lancers are a little heavier than stainless & aluminum might save you a half gram, but they're known for deforming the feed lips.

Unfortunately, a 5 round length mag would sit inside the well.