Do I have to use 20rd mags?

[amedeo1227]

I recently bought an AR15 for target shooting.

I was so excited that I bought 4 extra mags before it even came in. Now after reading, someone told me that shooting with a bipod or on a rest I need 20 rd mags, I dont have a bipod for it yet or sand bags for that matter, but do I really have to buy different mags? I would rather put the money towards the bipod

 

[Chiller]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

Bipod just needs to be tall enough.

Other than that.....

 

[rpk762]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

If you like being very low you may have issues with a standard 30rd mag. I use 20rd mags in my rifle for shooting Prairie Dogs but use 30rd mags for everything else.

 

[snakebyte922]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[USMC mustang]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

You don't "need" to buy 20 round mags but it can be useful, I use them from the bench and while shooting High Power matches. If you determine that a 20 round magazine will be a necessity a 20 round PMag can be had for around $14. Colt 20 rounders can usually be had for $20. You should have plenty of money left over to apply towards a bipod.

 

[mrhog]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

Do you have to have a 20 rnd mag to target shoot... no
It is just easier with the shorter mags. You don't have to worry about banging the mag on the bench or ground while trying to sight your target.
I use 1 20 round for my AR-15 and a 10 for my AR-10 when at the bench. I also have my share of the larger cap. mgs. also if needed.

 

[DavidAR10]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

Go to 44mag.com and get a few of what you want...

and you will want a few 20 rounders.

I'm a fan of NHMTG.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

No, you don't need 20 rds mags for shooting from the bench but they do make life easier.
If all you have are 30 rds mags simply use those and have at it.

 

[77Bronc]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

30 round magazines make up 10% of my magazine supply...I really like 20 rounders...

It use to be about 80% of my stash, but I sold them off and restocked with PMag and NHMTG 20 round magazines.

The 20 round mags make shooting from the bench easy...

77

 

[Twisted .308]

Re: Do I have to use 20rd mags?

The rifle " Should " come with a Low Capacity mag from the factory depending on the make ....like a 5 or 7rd for hunting purposes that you can use for targets ... check out CDNN website and others , cheap mags can be had

here's a 10rd for under $10 > http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/57869-1.html