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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.

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

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...."

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.

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.

COAL of 2.39”, not bad

I noted that too. Decent wiggle room for OAL.

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.

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

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

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/

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.



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.

Got my paint job finished up. Looks pretty good.

Very nice

Great camo job

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.“

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.

What color is that? Looks good.

Nice job but you better not set it down.

Base coat - Rustoleum 279176 Army Green

Accents - Rustoleum 279177 Khakl

Thanks, have the perfect rifle to do that to.

I ha
I have 2 and they're heavy and rattle loudly.

Oops, I passed some bum scoop on the base coat paint,

Correct base coat - Rustoleum 279175 Deep Forest Green

Hey, how have the new magpul mags worked with your RAP in the magpul stock? So far this is the only post anywhere that I have seen that suggests they work together. I have spent 6 months trying to track down a magpul hunter stock to throw onto my RAP 223 so hoping the wait hasn't been in vain. Thanks!

I recently purchased both the magpul hunter stock for my .204 RAP and the .223 magazine they offer. My factory stock and magazine were so sloppy the cartidge would nose dive forward when the bolt engaged the cartidge. I was going to sell the rifle at a loss because it fed so hard. I just hated to because it shot so well. I was looking for a more affordable solution when I found the magpul stock and magazine. I'm happy to say that it feeds very smoothly now in comparison. I will be keeping it now.

Late reply here, I just saw your post.

The magazines work well.

At first, they were feeding the rounds a little bit low, the bullet tip not always entering straight into the chamber, sometimes the bullet would hit the breech of the barrel just below the chamber opening.

I very carefully filed the inside of the front of the feed lips to open them up just so slightly. It worked. Now feeding is perfect. If you have to do this, just go very slowly, checking feed angle between every few passes of the file. Once you file it off, you can't put it back.

I just acquired a RAP in .204 with the factory AICS 10rd mag. Also purchased a Magpul American Hunter Stock for it. I heard of potential feed issues and saw this thread and wanted to verify the function prior to working on the change-over. Have you experienced any feed issues with the Magpul 223 AICS mags feeding the 204 RAP? And have you tried the AICS Ruger magthat the RAP came with in the Magpul stock/bottom metal? This is a great resource, thanks!