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Which setup for my new Rugar American Ranch 5.56mm

More of the Magpul mags to keep it all nice and matching then use Bando #3 where some pockets hold the clips and spoon.
1 (33.3%)
Buy Aluminum D&H 10rnders to save $1.26/mag, have the USGI look, and use the bando #3.
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Option 1, but just use bando #1 so not extra clips.
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Option 2, but with bando #1 so not extra clips.
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Buy 20rnd mags and use Bando #2
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Buy 30rnd mags and use Bando #2
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Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« on: February 01, 2021, 04:05:19 PM »
So, as you all probably know, my Ruger American Ranch in 5.56 takes AR mags and came with a Magpul gen3 10rnder that has the dust cover on it. I want to get more mags for it and am deliberating on brand and capacity. Maximum amount of mags I think is going to be 4. And to be honest, I am not sure 30rnders would go well in a bolt action for benchrest shooting as they may be taller than the bi-pod is. Still thinking that one over.
Here's the setup options.
I have a couple of 4 pocket USGI bandos as well as a 7 pocket USGI bando, all for 5.56mm AR stuff.
Bando #1 is for the 30rnd on 3 stripper clips in the carton sleeve per pocket setup.
Bando #2 is for 20rnd mags where you can pull the one thread out and it will take 30rnd mags.
Bando #3 is the 7 pocket-20rnds on 2 clips in a carton sleeve per pocket setup.

Bandos #1 and #2 will hold 10rnd mags, but 20rnders are too tall for the pockets.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2021, 05:06:08 PM »
I don't like curved mags in a bolt, and 20 rounds just seems like too many. The 10s have a complementary profile and don't really protrude that much. PAX


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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2021, 05:24:04 PM »
Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 05:06:08 PM
I don't like curved mags in a bolt, and 20 rounds just seems like too many. The 10s have a complementary profile and don't really protrude that much. PAX

But PAX, you didn't vote, that's half the fun of the thread. :P rofl rofl
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2021, 05:38:19 PM »
I was looking a little this morning for 15 rounders. All I could find was 20's that only take 15. Tried a few metal 20's and didn't seem right.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2021, 06:05:55 PM »
Screw the danty 30 round child's play... I vote for belt fed from a 55gallon drum.  Least be original  rofl

Be a first for a bolt action.

Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 05:06:08 PM
I don't like curved mags in a bolt, and 20 rounds just seems like too many. The 10s have a complementary profile and don't really protrude that much. PAX

So it's not the size of your..... Protrusion, it's how you use it and how it complement your figure..  rofl
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2021, 06:17:06 PM »
Quote from: Greasemonkey on February 01, 2021, 06:05:55 PM
Screw the danty 30 round child's play... I vote for belt fed from a 55gallon drum.  Least be original  rofl

Be a first for a bolt action.

Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 05:06:08 PM
I don't like curved mags in a bolt, and 20 rounds just seems like too many. The 10s have a complementary profile and don't really protrude that much. PAX

So it's not the size of your..... Protrusion, it's how you use it and how it complement your figure..  rofl

GM, you have such a way with words. rofl rofl thumb1
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2021, 06:18:07 PM »
AND STILL NO ONE HAS VOTED, COME ON GUYS!!! :P :P >:( :) bat1 bat1
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2021, 07:00:42 PM »
bought a few D&H mags for my ar's, very nice.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2021, 07:57:35 PM »
Quote from: carls sks on February 01, 2021, 07:00:42 PM
bought a few D&H mags for my ar's, very nice.

I've owned the 30rnd D&H mags when I had ARs and really liked them, so went back to PSA's website and found the 10rnders. :)
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2021, 08:32:40 PM »
Look's like it's 100% for the 10's  ::) PAX
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2021, 09:02:48 PM »
Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 08:32:40 PM
Look's like it's 100% for the 10's  ::) PAX

Yeah, that and another part of my decision was made for me. The Magpul mags went OOS on me so I ordered 4 of the D&H 10rnders  and saved $5 over the Magpul ones. If I'm going to have them in a bando I don't need the dust covers anyway, just something to catch on the bando when pulling it out.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2021, 09:49:05 PM »
Quote from: Greatguns on February 01, 2021, 09:02:48 PM
Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 08:32:40 PM
Look's like it's 100% for the 10's  ::) PAX

Yeah, that and another part of my decision was made for me. The Magpul mags went OOS on me so I ordered 4 of the D&H 10rnders  and saved $5 over the Magpul ones. If I'm going to have them in a bando I don't need the dust covers anyway, just something to catch on the bando when pulling it out.

I'm not familiar with D&H. Shoot me a link and I'll get a couple of those too. PAX
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2021, 10:34:26 PM »
Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Greatguns on February 01, 2021, 09:02:48 PM
Quote from: echo1 on February 01, 2021, 08:32:40 PM
Look's like it's 100% for the 10's  ::) PAX

Yeah, that and another part of my decision was made for me. The Magpul mags went OOS on me so I ordered 4 of the D&H 10rnders  and saved $5 over the Magpul ones. If I'm going to have them in a bando I don't need the dust covers anyway, just something to catch on the bando when pulling it out.

I'm not familiar with D&H. Shoot me a link and I'll get a couple of those too. PAX

D&H is primarily sold by Palmetto State Armory. Keep in mind this is for my 5.56 Ruger
https://palmettostatearmory.com/d-h-ar-15-223-5-56mm-magazine-10rd-capacity-aluminum-black-teflon-10-al-bt-mp-rt.html
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2021, 02:05:18 AM »
Looks like it factory Ruger Mini 30 next. PAX
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2021, 03:16:39 PM »
I voted for the D&H solely for looks. If it were me, I'd have a couple of hunt-legal mags, then just buy USGI surplus mags for plinking.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2021, 03:25:40 PM »
Quote from: Larry D. on February 02, 2021, 03:16:39 PM
I voted for the D&H solely for looks. If it were me, I'd have a couple of hunt-legal mags, then just buy USGI surplus mags for plinking.

In Missouri 10 IS legal. :) :P dance2
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2021, 01:46:52 AM »
Hey GG.

I voted for the Magpul option because I got one of the Magpul gen3 10rd mags w/ the dust cover on it in a trade a while back. Brand new little sucker. They seem pretty handy. I could easily go for a combination of the D&H 10rd mags too, though. Just don't think I'd bother with many of the hi-caps with a bolt action. Just my $.02...

GG, if you need another Magpul 10rd, shoot me an offer. (It don't have to be much.  :)  )  I don't own an AR and never used this one. Up 2 U...

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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2021, 10:03:06 AM »
Quote from: firstchoice on February 10, 2021, 01:46:52 AM
Hey GG.

I voted for the Magpul option because I got one of the Magpul gen3 10rd mags w/ the dust cover on it in a trade a while back. Brand new little sucker. They seem pretty handy. I could easily go for a combination of the D&H 10rd mags too, though. Just don't think I'd bother with many of the hi-caps with a bolt action. Just my $.02...

GG, if you need another Magpul 10rd, shoot me an offer. (It don't have to be much.  :)  )  I don't own an AR and never used this one. Up 2 U...

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Hey FC, I ended up with the D&H mags. They fit better in the Ruger than the OEM Magpul too, plus, they work better with stripper clips and a spoon cause they are aluminum and USGI format. Makes for faster and easier reloading.
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2021, 08:06:59 PM »
Why not go for a Lancer 10rnd translucent ?
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Re: Help me decide. (just for grins and giggles)
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2021, 08:30:51 PM »
Quote from: Bubbazinetti on February 11, 2021, 08:06:59 PM
Why not go for a Lancer 10rnd translucent ?

Don't look good on the FDE stock and black action. Besides it's quite a bit more per mag from what I saw. I picked up the D&H 10rnders for $11.99 per
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