AR15 clip size?
12-20-2012, 09:14 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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AR15 clip size?
what did the original assault weapon ban actually ban or state?
what's your view on the ideal ar15 clip size?
what's the benefit to a 20 vs 30 vs 40?
assuming you had a couple 5 or 10 round mags, and wanted something larger, which would you get, 20/30/40? I assume 40 is more ideal than the 100+ clips, but feel free to share your thoughts on the 100+ clips, always heard those jam way more than the 40's etc...
also do you a magazine brand preference? stainless? plastic? etc...
what size mag becomes a problem for shooting prone? 20? 30? 40? no problem?
what's your view on the ideal ar15 clip size?
what's the benefit to a 20 vs 30 vs 40?
assuming you had a couple 5 or 10 round mags, and wanted something larger, which would you get, 20/30/40? I assume 40 is more ideal than the 100+ clips, but feel free to share your thoughts on the 100+ clips, always heard those jam way more than the 40's etc...
also do you a magazine brand preference? stainless? plastic? etc...
what size mag becomes a problem for shooting prone? 20? 30? 40? no problem?
Last edited by salukipv1; 12-21-2012 at 02:17 PM.
12-20-2012, 09:45 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Well first lets get at what your really asking. What size MAGAZINE, do we find ideal?
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
12-21-2012, 03:55 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Well first lets get at what your really asking. What size MAGAZINE, do we find ideal?
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
Always liked the Colt 30 rounders. Have not had any problems with Magpul's either.
12-21-2012, 05:10 AM
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Fork Horn
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I have 5, 20, 30 and a 100 rounder for my AR's. I perfer the 5 rounder at the range, it is just easier to use on the bench, when shooting prairie dogs I like the 30 rounder, you dont have to reload often. When I am just having fun at the range, I use my M4 with a Beta mag and the slide fire stock. The larger mags have a rep for jaming, if you want a 100 rounder, spend the extra money and get a Beta-C mag, they are destinctive, it is a double drum. The cheaper snail looking drum mags are junk.
Last edited by Jim Burns; 12-21-2012 at 05:12 AM.
12-21-2012, 05:40 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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I can shoot more shells that way
Thank you for correcting the point regarding clip vs magazine.
12-21-2012, 10:13 AM
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Typical Buck
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Well first lets get at what your really asking. What size MAGAZINE, do we find ideal?
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
A clip is what is used to load a magazine, either in a fixed mag gun like the M1 Garande or a detachable magazine like those found in most other semi-automatic guns.
I like the 20rnd for my mini-14 the best. I can shoot more shells that way. I do have a 5rnd for it, also, but only use that for bench rest shooting.
12-22-2012, 12:18 PM
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Fork Horn
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Stay away from large magazines they are a waste of money for the most part. If you looking for good reliable magazine Magpul is my personal choice ive used it for all my tours and have never had alot of issues.remember you cant just leave the MAGs loaded all the time Magazine care and attention will result in longer life span and better reliabality when you need it most.
Good Luck
Niccum
Good Luck
Niccum
12-22-2012, 04:01 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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I use 30rnd magazines for all of my purposes. It comfortably fits a whole box of ammo without over-exerting the spring or stressing the lips. It lets me use one mag for a whole day of calling coyotes. 30rnds is just long enough that it doesn't cause an issue going prone or off the bench with a 9" bipod.
Frankly, this isn't a time to even be having a casual conversation about it. High capacity magazines don't create violent crimes, and they don't facilitate them. Anything that gets spun around right now that could be miscontrued as "shooters debunking the myth that they need high capacity magazines" is not fruitful conversation.
Frankly, this isn't a time to even be having a casual conversation about it. High capacity magazines don't create violent crimes, and they don't facilitate them. Anything that gets spun around right now that could be miscontrued as "shooters debunking the myth that they need high capacity magazines" is not fruitful conversation.
