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Ruger 10/22 Magazine Buying Guide: A 10/22 Magazine For Every Occasion
Bill Ruger introduced the 10/22 in 1964 and positioned it as an affordable and reliable rimfire rifle for the public. Bill was extremely adamant about getting the 10/22 in the spotlight and succeeded. It became one of the top three most popular rimfire rifles ever.
Varmint doesn’t stand a chance. Source
Today, it remains one of the most popular rimfire rifles. Honestly, can you even name many others?
Maybe you can, but you’re here for the 10/22. Due to the rifle’s popularity, there are plenty of aftermarket parts and magazines, from stick mags to drum mags.
Whether it’s for the range, varmint hunting, or self-defense, you’ll find your mags here.
Standard Use
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Ruger BX-1 10/22 .22LR 10 Round Magazine (3 Pack)
487 reviews
Original price was: $66.99.$37.99Current price is: $37.99.
The Ruger Rotary magazine is the most compact way to get your ten rounds, and it comes directly from Ruger, so you can bet that it will run well with your 10/22. While it is made of polymer, it has a steel inlay and feed lips for enhanced durability.
Keeping the magazine profile low is excellent for anyone who doesn’t want a stick magazine getting in the way. The rotary magazine keeps the same capacity as a standard stick magazine and mitigates snagging on any of your clothing or gear.
There is something extraordinary about seeing the inner workings of a magazine, all the rounds sitting next to each other, just waiting for the magazine to go supersonic. It feeds the curiosity of the little kid in us all.
These magazines are made and function the same as regular black rotary magazines, and best of all, they don’t turn yellow as quickly as other no-name translucent magazines.
With the steel inlay over transparent polymer, you won’t have to worry about your magazine giving up on you after a few range trips or heavily suppressed shooting sessions. These are good to go.
Extended Option
The first stick magazine on the list gives you five extra rounds over the rotary magazines.
The BX-15 magazine features the same makeup as the rotary magazines, with steel inlays wrapped in polymer. This makes the magazine far more durable and less prone to damage and rust from the weather.
These also work with Ruger rifles, such as the SR-22 and .22 Ruger American.
For Ruger Magnum rifles
For those who want more punch behind their rimfire rifle, more than likely, you’re running .22 WMR or .17 HMR. These magazines are designed for those shooters, and if it sounds like you, then you’re looking for these Ruger Magnum magazines.
Like the mentioned magazines, these Magnum magazines are made of the same materials as the ten and 15-round magazines with the steel inlay under polymer for impact and weather purposes.
If you’re shooting magnum rounds out of your 10/22, these are the mags you want.
For left-handed Ruger 10/22 models
Left-handed shooters rarely get the love they deserve, and it’s even more rare to hear of magazines being left-handed. Lo and behold, here we are.
These rotary magazines are the same in build and durability as the ones we mentioned above, but the controls have been switched to the other side to accommodate the left-handed Ruger 10/22. Outside of that, nothing else has changed.
And if you own a left-handed 10/22, these are the magazines you’re looking for.
Range
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Ruger 10/22 22LR 25 RD Magazine (2 Pack)
595 reviews
Original price was: $68.99.$37.99Current price is: $37.99.
When shooting a caliber as small as .22LR, it’s natural to want more than just ten or 15 rounds, especially if you’re shooting something that may require follow-up shots.
And since .22LR is so cheap, why not have fun?
Rifles like the 10/22 are exceptional training tools for new shooters. Young shooters can benefit from a 10/22 with a 25-round magazine capacity since it will resemble their first AR-15. I’m not the only one who started off with a 10/22, right?
As you’ve probably guessed by now, these magazines feature the same materials as the other Ruger magazines with polymer and steel inlays, so you won’t have to worry about these magazines giving out on you.
Clear option
These Ruger 25-round clear magazines are like the 25-round magazines mentioned before, but they are clear on the left side and opaque on the other. This allows right-handed shooters to glance down and see if they’re running low on ammo.
The red follower makes it clear as day when you need to reload and check your work on the target. The materials remain the same: polymer with a steel inlay. Less weight, but still durable.
Coupled option
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Ruger 10/22 .22 LR 25 Round Coupled Magazine
37 reviews
Original price was: $74.99.$39.99Current price is: $39.99.
Remember the days of coupled magazines? You know, the Vietnam era with two M16 box magazines taped together. Just a flip, and there’s another 20 or 30 rounds. In this case, these magazines have 25, and with one flip, you have another 25.
Why would you want this? Well, aside from being cool, you’ll have quick access to the next magazine. Maybe you want to see how quickly you can knock those tin cans off, or maybe you found that family of varmints ruining your garden.
Drum magazine
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GSG Ruger 10/22 .22 LR 110 Round Drum Magazine
51 reviews
Original price was: $74.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
Over 100 rounds, 110 to be exact, of .22LR. Remember what I said about that family of rodents? And those tin cans?
Swiss cheese.
And you can’t say .22 is terrible for defense when you can launch 110 rounds of it at the intruder(s).
The GSG Ruger 110 Round magazines offer all the ammo you could ask for in one sitting, with none of the weight that keeps you from swinging your 10/22 around at your intended targets. Unlike other drums, the polymer construction is robust and easy to reload.
If you want the highest magazine capacity available for 10/22s, here you go.
Hunting
A great way to spend a fall day. Source
Back to the rotary magazines, but this one holds five rounds. And yes, these are made of polymer with a steel inlay, so there’s no worry about corrosion or scratches and dents.
Yeah, that’s right—one round. Only one round is housed in a rotary magazine configuration with the same materials as the five and ten-round rotary magazines. There’s nothing to holler about, but it’s there.
Accessories
Magazine loader
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maglula LULA Ruger 10/22 .22 LR Magazine Loader/Unloader
171 reviews
Original price was: $34.99.$29.99Current price is: $29.99.
Save your thumbs and your time. While loading .22LR is not a challenge for shooters who have been blasting for a while, it never hurts to work smarter, not harder.
And who doesn’t want to spend less time loading and more time shooting? Efficiency.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for more capacity, a smaller footprint, or just flat-out to have some fun, I’m almost positive you can find the magazine you want on this list.
Ruger’s magazines are affordable, reliable, and built to last a long time. Set up your cans, locate and close on those varmints, and get to shooting.
Be good and take care.
