I see Accurate Mag sells a .308 version and a 6.5 creedmoor version. Is there any difference between them other than the caliber stamping?
Accurate Mag .308 vs 6.5 Creedmoor Mags
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Should be the same. Pro tip: several Ruger factory rifles use Accurate mags. You can buy the mags, they just have the Ruger stamp, for much cheaper than plain Accurate Mags.
Certain companies label some mags as being for 6.5 Creedmoor to have something to sell to the "special people" who call up insisting they need a mag for their 6.5 Creed and not for a .308 
The only difference is what is stamped on the mags...
The only difference is what is stamped on the mags...
Interesting.
I’ve used them for my 260 as well.
maybe 6:5CM it wants it own mag because It’s so special?
Thanks guys. I didn't think there should be a difference. I guess I'll try the MDT mags as the Accurate mag that came with my Manners stock doesn't fees to well. I polished the feed lips and tried adjusting them but I'm just not to find of how it feels. If those don't work I'll try to go the AW way but I've heard they may not be reliable on the Big Horn action.
Not for the cartridge but the "special" people thinking they need special.
I have Accurate mags in both 308 and 6.5
There is no difference other than they are marked 6.5 and 308. Followers are the same, feed lips are the same, etc.
There is no difference other than they are marked 6.5 and 308. Followers are the same, feed lips are the same, etc.
Run whatever you want, but the fact a Creedmoor mag doesn’t work all that well for 308 is no reason not to get one.
The ones I own only need to feed Creedmoors and do a great job of that. Zero nose dives compared to my 7.62 marked PMAGs.
The ones I own only need to feed Creedmoors and do a great job of that. Zero nose dives compared to my 7.62 marked PMAGs.
Sure it is. Why limit yourself to a mag that only feeds Creedmoors? You can get mags that will feed .308, .243, Creedmoors etc so you are not limited. Not sure what's up with your PMAGs or whatever you are running them in but Creedmoor runs fine in any .308 mag. I have run them in only .308 mags in semi autos and bolt guns and never an issue. No reason to buy a Creedmoor specific mag.
Why? Because it functions better for its intended purpose. I don’t need it to do 308 or 243. I need it to do 6.5CM with bulletproof reliability. I have 308 mags for 308s.
I also couldn’t load nearly long enough in a PMAG to be of any use to my 6.5CM.
I also couldn’t load nearly long enough in a PMAG to be of any use to my 6.5CM.
Lol hey if you are happy that's all that counts.
I agree the PMAGs are short in OAL. The AICS mags work better for longer OAL but the .308 AICS mags go the same length. I know. I have been using them in my Creedmoor since 2008. If you really needed length the mags without the binder plate is what you want.
I agree the PMAGs are short in OAL. The AICS mags work better for longer OAL but the .308 AICS mags go the same length. I know. I have been using them in my Creedmoor since 2008. If you really needed length the mags without the binder plate is what you want.
Just got off the phone with Mark at Accurate Mag and he said there is ZERO difference between the .308 binderless mags and the 6.5 Creedmoor mags. He said they just stamp 6.5 on the mags because some OEMs requested it. I asked specifically about feed lips and followers and he said again, "Zero Difference"
Here's what Accurate Mag said when I asked this specific question recently.
I have one stamped 6.5 and I run my 300wsm through it in a Tikka with cdi metal.
Adjusted feed lips and it runs flawlessly.
Adjusted feed lips and it runs flawlessly.
Which begs the question: why would anyone want a less capable, less versatile magazine like one made just for 6.5 CM?
Apparently I was mistaken and they’re both mechanically identical.
I’ll even admit to getting a bit too passionate over something I thought I was right about.
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The only reason there’s a 6.5 mag is because 6.5CM threw a temper tantrum about 308 had a magazine and 6.5CM didn’t.
That and 6.5CM didn’t want to be put in a magazine for commoners and low life trash.
