Which manufacturer for AICS pattern .223 magazines?

[tsu45]

Which manufacturer do the guys with a .223 setup prefer? Ai, mdt, accuracte, other....

 

[stephewc]

I use MDT and have no issues. Mags allow a COAL of around 2.50".

 

[diverdon]

Tag, I'm going to need to get some soon, so I'll tag along on this thread to see what is working for others.

 

[NWnewguy]

I've had less than stellar results from all of them. It's seems like there is a market for someone if they can figure out how to make a 223 AICS pattern mag that actually feeds. Most of the issues couldn't really be attributed to the actions or tuning either. The problem is usually that the rounds end up nose down way down in the magazine. Wish I could find some that work consistently.

 

[Night Assassin]

I’ve had no problems with my MDT mags in my Accuracy International chassis using a Remington 700 action. I also have a AI msg and it is perfect also

 

[Xander3Zero]

I've had issues with both MDT and Accurate mags in my 223.

The MDT just took a little filing to the inner front edge of the lips to allow the cartridge to properly angle up as the bolt pushes it forward.

I have not attempted to remedy the accurate mag yet, it is going to need to have the feed lips modified as well because it holds the rounds too low for the bolt to pick them up. And this is definitely not an issue with the receiver or DBM mag latch, it's most certainly the magazine.

 

[ratton]

I use both AI and MDT 223 mags in my KRG Chassis and my Manners mini chassis with no problems

 

[BullzeyeNJ]

I like MDT a lot. They work great in an AX chassis. Just installed my barreled action in a J. Allen stock and the MDT do not fit. The rear of the magazine is too wide. Have to use my older AI plastic mags for now. The AI Plastic mags caused feeding issues in my AX chassis.

 

[padom]

I now have 100% feeding with 1rd, 5rd or 10rd in XLR Evolution/TL3 with 75 ELDM at 2.5 COAL with Accurate mag....had some issues which funny enough Josh from PVA was over my place.2 weeks ago and removed the spring and stretched it out...wasn't giving enough pressure on the follower. Before that it would feed great till the last 2 rds.... now it's 100%