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Coming soon,

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/pmags/pmag105-56ac.html

I bought one of the Magpul Hunter stocks for my Ruger American Predator 223 a while back. Then I discovered there was no magazines out there that were worth a [bleep], for 223/5.56.

I'll definitely get a couple of these, and finally get my 223 Predator into that nice Magpul stock that has been sitting idle for a couple years.

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I guess God really does answer prayers after all. Thanks for posting that, I'm very happy

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I've been using the MDT mags for a few years and have been happy with them.....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018890888/

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
I've been using the MDT mags for a few years and have been happy with them.....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018890888/



I'm glad to hear they are working for you. I saw so many bad reviews with the MDT and the 223/Ruger American, that I didn't even try.

This is what I saw on the Midway page:

"....They do not work with the following inlets; Ruger American in 204/223/556...."

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I use them in a chassis rifle with no problems.

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
I use them in a chassis rifle with no problems.


Oh yeah, I remember you have more than one Ruger in those MDT(?) chassis.



The troubles I've been reading about are specific to the Magpul Hunter stock, with the Ruger American in 223.

That's the stock I have sitting idle. Looks like the fix is coming from Magpul.

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Here's a couple vids that illustrate the butchery and bullshit around the subject rifle/stock, and making the MDT or other magazine work.

This is why I'm stoked to see Magpul producing this magazine. I had bothered Magpul a year or so ago, over the phone about if/when this might happen. They were very tight-lipped at the time.





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COAL of 2.39”, not bad


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I noted that too. Decent wiggle room for OAL.

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Magpul AICS 5.56 magazines now shipping....FINALLY!!

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/pmags/pmag-10-556-ac.html?mp_global_color=118


I've got a couple on the way. Now I'll be able to drop my Ruger American Predator 223 into the Magpul stock that's been gathering dust for the last few years.

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MDT has had them for a while......

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I did the homework on the MDT. Turns out the MDT magazines don't always play well with the Magpul Hunter stock.

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Got a couple of these I am using in 5 round configuration. Work well with my AICS bottom metal. I use them on a 6/45 and filed them open to accept a 2.53 oal.

https://accurate-mag.com/shop/magazines/223-rem-5-56-nato-dssf-magazine/

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The Magpul AICS 5.56 magazines arrived.

10 rounds load easy and smooth, feed the same. Internal length is 2.42". they are advertised as handling OAL of 2.39", so there is still some wiggle room in there.

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The Ruger American Predator with the Magpul stock, and the new magazines. Paint job is not finished....I discovered some of my rattlecans had lost pressure.

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Got my paint job finished up. Looks pretty good.

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Very nice

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Great camo job

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Too bad these won’t work with Ruger American factory stocks.
From the link posted above;


“Due to the feed geometry dictated by the .223 Remington cartridge and the Ruger American overall receiver length, this magazine is not recommended for use in the Ruger American rifle. While it will be possible to insert the magazine into Ruger American rifles that accept AICS-pattern magazines, function and reliability may be heavily compromised.“

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My factory stock takes the rotary style magazine, not the AICS pattern, so I didn't have any opportunity to see how it worked or not.

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Got my paint job finished up. Looks pretty good.

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What color is that? Looks good.


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