Anyone had any experience with Accuracy International 10 round 223 rem magazine

[paul90]

Considering a Savage short action build based on a 223 rem action using a AI style bottom metal, and was hoping someone had some experience with AI's 10 round polymer magazine, or Accurate Mags 10 round steel 223 rem magazine.

I was going a AI style dbm to avoid plastic on magazines, but AI makes the whole magazine out of plastic. Is it sturdy? Accurate Mag makes theirs out of steel but it costs twice as much.

Have you had any feeding issues with either mag?

Also does anyone know how high a AI 223 rem 10 round magazine is? I can find the measurements on a Accurate Mag 223 rem 10 round magazine, but no info on the AI mag.


Thanks

 

[rrflyer]

The plastic mags work great

 

[cav1993]

No issues in my rem footprint actions

 

[coldboremiracle]

Its an AI for crying out loud, they arent gonna stamp their logo on it if its not good. Otherwise the mags would only be 10$.

 

[STR]

I have them for my 223 which is set up for 80 grain SMK's, and I can set them up at a 2.510 C.O.A.L., and they fit just fine. The mags fit and work just fine in my rifle. That's the AI mags.

 

[Cegorach]

The only problem that I have with AI 223 magazines is that I can't find more to buy.

From the bottom of the magazine to the top of the feed lips is 4 inches.

 

[SporterII]

It seems hard to chime in with the reality that many Users are not happy with them. Wonder why you can not find any?
Good 'news' is that they are not available because they are being improved. Good for all. Lets hope so.

 

[coldboremiracle]

It seems hard to chime in with the reality that many Users are not happy with them.

What does this mean?
The only posts in this thread have been positive, what is it your meaning to say?

 

[bkw1911]

Yeah no issues here. Both of mine fit and feed 11 very reliably. I load the 80gr bullets to 2.50". Keeps my build light too. Ive shot several matches with these mags and never had an issue with the polymer. But, you wont find them anymore. Hopefully the new ones are better, but I don't have any complaints with my current ones

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[pc3]

Does anyone make a metal .223 mag that fits ai bottom metal ?

 

[Trevor300wsm]

Does anyone make a metal .223 mag that fits ai bottom metal ?

Accurate Mag makes a metal mag for .223. They are extremely well built and heavy. However, they will not give you the total COAL that a plastic AI mag will give you. If you aren't loading 80-90 grain bullets, it won't be an issue anyway.

 

[SporterII]

Accurate Mag makes a metal mag for .223. They are extremely well built and heavy. However, they will not give you the total COAL that a plastic AI mag will give you. If you aren't loading 80-90 grain bullets, it won't be an issue anyway.

They are about .100 short for my rig and I am needing 2.45".

 

[flatland1]

I've got four of the plastic 223 AIs, and have used them w/o any problems whatsoever in both 223 & 223 AI rifles. Happy coincidence - Berger 90VLDs seated as long as will fit in these mags shoot lights-out at 1000yds out of my 223AI.

 

[260rem]

I have 2 of them and they work perfect.

 

[sortafast]

The only problem that I have with AI 223 magazines is that I can't find more to buy.

I talked with the nice Lady from CDI about it and she said that AI was switching the place that runs their 223 mags or they were bringing production state side and were having issues with it or something like that . She didn't seem very optimistic that 223 mags wouldn't be available for another 6mo to a year.

 

[Khavic]

Neccro thread I know, but didn't see the point of starting a whole new thread when this one was already here. Anyway, I have a 10rnd AI 223 polymer mag. Not sure I want to drop another $55 on a new mag if this is a common problem.

I'm having an issue with the third round from the bottom not wanting to feed. 1 to 7 feed fine. #8 sits wrong so the base is down and the tip is way up. Ride the bolt over it a couple times or slap the bottom of the mag and it levels out and feeds. #9 and 10 then load without issue. I've stretched the spring and put it back in and the next 10 run in the same sequence. Anyone else having this issue? Is there a fix?

 

[Sonic Crack]

With savage and Big Horn actions. One needs to pay attention to the bolt head cross pin hole. Sometimes it needs the edges broke, so it does not catch rounds and cause feeding issues or scratch brass.

 

[Khavic]

Running mine in Rem 700 Tactical.

 

[MarinePMI]

With savage and Big Horn actions. One needs to pay attention to the bolt head cross pin hole. Sometimes it needs the edges broke, so it does not catch rounds and cause feeding issues or scratch brass.

Good to know (I never heard of that issue/remedy).

 

[SporterII]

Neccro thread I know, but didn't see the point of starting a whole new thread when this one was already here. Anyway, I have a 10rnd AI 223 polymer mag. Not sure I want to drop another $55 on a new mag if this is a common problem.

I'm having an issue with the third round from the bottom not wanting to feed. 1 to 7 feed fine. #8 sits wrong so the base is down and the tip is way up. Ride the bolt over it a couple times or slap the bottom of the mag and it levels out and feeds. #9 and 10 then load without issue. I've stretched the spring and put it back in and the next 10 run in the same sequence. Anyone else having this issue? Is there a fix?

This is wear at the front edge of the feed lips. They wear at different rates for different shooters due to ejector groove sharpness, Use... Like butter. Look at your feed lips. The forward surface upper where the round clears, actually contacts leaving will look worn. It is. Causes the round to tip up leaving. My bolt gets over and a jam comes. The Accurate are simple to adjust for oal. I have tested one and it is more impervious to wear. Follower shows the round up premature ally on the last round. An easier problem to rectify. Fit the metal perfect.

 

[Khavic]

This is wear at the front edge of the feed lips. They wear at different rates for different shooters due to ejector groove sharpness, Use... Like butter. Look at your feed lips. The forward surface upper where the round clears, actually contacts leaving will look worn. It is. Causes the round to tip up leaving. My bolt gets over and a jam comes. The Accurate are simple to adjust for oal. I have tested one and it is more impervious to wear. Follower shows the round up premature ally on the last round. An easier problem to rectify. Fit the metal perfect.

I've considered this and pretty much ruled it out because the feed lips, if worn, would effect each round the same, as they are constantly in the same place / have the same dimensions or wear. Even with additional pressure holding the mag exactly flush with the bottom of the receiver the same round tips and does not chamber every time. Only #3 the other 9 work without issue. I'm guesing that I just got unlucky and bought a lemon with odd spring dynamics. Was hoping someone else had same issue and had found a fix.

Your input is appreciated, but I've tested what you suggest and the problem persists.

 

[Queequeg]

I'm running two of the AI in a Savage 112 that CDI inletted for their DBM.

No issues at all other than that my oldest daughter has absconded with the rifle and until such time as I pony up for one that is as accurate, and give that one to her, I'll break her little heart if I persist in calling it mine!

 

[Khavic]

I'm running two of the AI in a Savage 112 that CDI inletted for their DBM.

No issues at all other than that my oldest daughter has absconded with the rifle and until such time as I pony up for one that is as accurate, and give that one to her, I'll break her little heart if I persist in calling it mine!

Don't suppose you would be willing to help a brotha out and swap 1 for 1 ? I'd cover shipping both ways.

 

[Goathead1096]

Mine works great, provided I dont leave it loaded over night. The spring must be restretched or feeding issues are encountered.

 

[Khavic]

What is troubling me is that 7 rounds feed just fine and then the 8th jacks up, but 9 and 10 work fine. Just really odd.

 

[Marine24]

With savage and Big Horn actions. One needs to pay attention to the bolt head cross pin hole. Sometimes it needs the edges broke, so it does not catch rounds and cause feeding issues or scratch brass.

Can you elaborate on this issue? I have a Savage Model 11 with CDI precision bottom metal and the AI 223 mags. Feeding is inconsistent with the bolt going right over the round, but in other cases feeds just fine. Fair about of play in the magazine but understand that is normal.

 

[Tristian19]

I have six AI .223 10 round magazines and have no issuses with any of them at any point. No issues with fast feeding at all.

Forgot they are plastic. They get the job done. I definitely would not have purchased last three if I had prior issues.

Not sure what else to say, except, they work very well.

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[Hennig]

My first one seemed soft - loading rounds chewed out the feed lips and caused issues. Bought a second one which appears to be better, but I'm still considering converting one of my 10round 308 mag - they fit 15 once converted apparently.

 

[SporterII]

Hennig, I have that issue. It looks like if mine were captured .030 higher in the rear, it would be better. My mags need to be higher. This may explain why some get by and some do not. My release needs to be longer, locking the back of the mag higher. I just shot thru a match, one of several, I have a procedure to break my position tohold the mag high, each time I cycle the rifle. Killin me. Is there a specification for bolt clearance / mag height?

 

[MDM]

Similar issues with the new batch. The new one I got a couple of months ago is problematic. The whole round pops out before it gets to the chamber. The front half inch of the lips spread apart or something. Called an AI rep and they said to send it back to the place I got it from for an exchange. They replaced it and the new one does the same thing. I ended up tweaking the lips of a 5 rounder and it works decent. Suppose I will just send them back until I one that works.

 

[SporterII]

Two guys now report tweaking AI metal 308 mags. Whats the scoop?
These 223 rounds are small dia. and need to stay with the bolt.

 

[Hennig]

There are a few threads here on the hide on how to do it. Effectively you just tweak the mag lips and add spacers to the inside bottom half of the mag to stop the rounds bunching/binding up.

 

[Sonic Crack]

Can you elaborate on this issue? I have a Savage Model 11 with CDI precision bottom metal and the AI 223 mags. Feeding is inconsistent with the bolt going right over the round, but in other cases feeds just fine. Fair about of play in the magazine but understand that is normal.

The cross pin hole can have sharp edges that need to be rounded/smoothed. Can scratch the shit outa brass sometimes, can catch the head of the case and push rounds forward in the mag, causing them to get jammed up inside the mag or pop out, could also push the nose of the mag down and cause feeding issues if there is that much play. Just something to look into if your running any single feed mag on a SAV or BH.

 

[Marine24]

Thanks Sonic. I'll take a look and also check how high the magazine is sitting. Action screws may need a little trimming.