Ruger 10/22: Half a dozen 10rd Rotary mags or 2-3 BX-25's?

[CoyoteSix]

Hey all, I'm kinda slumped. I love plinking with my little 10/22, but I've only got one mag!

So I'm wondering, Do I want the 10 or 25 round magazines?

Many will say: "25 ROUNDERS FOR WHEN THE ZOMBIES COME!"

But since I'm not hunting zombies *Cough* Zombie rabbits I've not come across yet*cough* and I can buy two rotary mags with some change left over for the price of one BX-25 I'm a little torn.

A large ammo capacity is nice, but I also prefer more mags too.

What's your opinion THR?

 

[jmr40]

Some of both. I haven't tried the new 25 round factroy mags, but have several of the Butler Creek steel lip mags that have never failed. I suppose the factroy mags will work even better.

There are times when they are just too long and are in the way, so I also have a few 10 round magazines. I prefer the Butler Creek 10 round mags to factroy. They protrude just far enough below the stock to make it easier to insert and remove, but not so much to be in the way. All have been as reliable as the factroy mags for me.

 

[mdauben]

Personally, I prefer the 10 rounders for carrying in the field. I can see the appeal of the 25 rounders, but I perfer the flush fitting stock mags.

 

[horsemen61]

The ten rounders work every time for me plus with your savings you can buy more Ammo.

 

[henschman]

Does anyone who has the BX-25s know if they are easy to take apart and clean? That is what I like best about the 10-rounders. My Rugers see a pretty high round count being used as Appleseed loaners, and some of that bulk .22 I use is pretty dirty stuff. It is nice to be able to take the mags apart every couple thousand rounds and clean all the gunk out to keep them running smoothly. I hear the BX-25s are very reliable; but any mag will become unreliable eventually, with enough grit and grime inside it.

 

[Roadking Rider]

I love shooting with both 10 and 25 round mags. However when I'm really shooting for accuracy I much prefer the 10 round rotary mags. The 25 round mags always seem to be a little bit in the way.

 

[Onward Allusion]

For accuracy and zeroing, use the 10 rounders. For just plain blasting/plinking - use the 25 round BX with a crank style speed loader. Just gotta remember to load the first round in the mag by hand, first.

 

[CraigC]

The BX-25 and the TI 25 are the only high capacity 10/22 magazines I can recommend. They are wonderful for plinking and one always stays in my midnight marauder rifle. However, for general field use and hunting, the flush fitting 10rd mags are hard to beat.

Never taken one apart to clean.

 

[kBob]

If you have enough spare change for two or three BX-25s and only one 10 B-10 with your rifle.....

I would buy three spare Bx10 and one or two BX-25.

If you have only one BX10 and three BX 25 then if one magazine has issues 25 percent of your mags are out of action Four Bx10 (counting your original) and two BX25s and loosing one and you are out only 16.6 percent or so.

If you do not have an extended mag release I would pick one up and install it. I have an ancient ram line mag release that does not stick out so far it gets caught on stuff but just enough to help get those 10 rounders out without digging.

Honestly I personally, if I was getting just one 10/22 rifle, would opt for two spare BX10s and spend the rest on upgrades like an auto bolt release or some trigger work. I did my own upgrades with file and stones and bought a spare BX10 before springing for the bannana mag on my first 10/22, but not everyone can do the metal removal safely.

I other than the BX 10 today would only really trust the BX25 though I have the one Ram line bannana in the world that works for the time being, though with plastic feed lips it is only a matter of time........

-kBob

 

[sixgunner455]

I prefer the 10 round flush fit magazines. They make the rifle smooth to hold and carry and shoot.

But I do have a 25 rd Butler Creek, all plastic, for when I really want to rip off some rounds. Mostly, though, I don't do that.

 

[HoosierQ]

I bought a 4-pack of the 10-rounders. That works great for me.

 

[henschman]

I saw BX-25's for $20 each at the last gun show and meant to grab some before I left, but I forgot. If I see a deal on them again I will have to grab some, run them in the LTR's for a while, and see what I think about them.

 

[Par8head]

I've used these(two mags size) and found them helpful. The bottom mag aids in removing the active magazine and can serve as a hand hold of sorts.
Have never tried the four sided ones.
http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazine-parts/magazine-hardware/ruger-10-22-quad-clip-dual-clip-holder-prod25155.aspx

 

[jim243]

What's your opinion THR?

I have six 10 rotory mags, but that was before the BX-25's came out. Bought one then bought another. When I payoff my latest gun purchase, I will buy another one or two.

Just my opinion.
Jim

 

[JShirley]

I'd use the flush fit. If you were getting them for the same price, it'd be different, but if you can buy at least 2x as many, get the 10-rounders.

 

[mike.h]

If you move to the left coast, you can let someone else make that decision for you.

The 10 rounders work fine...

 

[mac66]

For basic everyday use the factory 10 rounders can't be beat. However, I've used a bunch of different aftermarket 10/22 mags over the years with varying success.

Ruger BX25 -I have two, they work well in all my 10/22s

Butler Creek Steel Lips mags- cheaper than the BX25s and work as well in my guns. Regularly discounted since the Ruger BX25s came out.

Butler Creek Hot Lips-they are cheaper than the steel lip mags. I had a few problems in some of my guns. I don't recommend them.

Ramline-Couldn't find one that actually works consistently

Eagle 30 rounders-These are really cheap, sometimes less than $10 ea. I bought a couple 10 years ago and they still work. I've bought others over the years and I now have a dozen of them. The dang things still work for me in all my guns. I know they are cheap, crummy mags and most people hate them but they work for me. I will continue to buy them when I can find them on sale.

Eagle 10 rounder-These are single stack 10 round mags that stick out the bottom. I am an Appleseed instructor and I use these myself and as loaners at shoots and in cold weather. They have been used hundreds of times over the last 2 years and are consistently reliable for me. They are really good for kids (or when wearing gloves) who don't have the fine motor skills to manipulate the squared, flush Ruger factory 10 round mags. I bought a dozen of them 10 years ago for about $3-4 ea. They are now $5-7 each if you can find them.

 

[almherdfan]

I'd like and use both. I'll use the 10-rounders to test ammo, scope adjustments, etc. The BX-25s I use for bulk ammo plinking. I've also had good luck with the steel lips. It's all good fun.

 

[Kahr33556]

50 round magfor zombies 10 round for rabbits

 

[meef]

If you were getting them for the same price, it'd be different, but if you can buy at least 2x as many, get the 10-rounders.

Well, yes. But the BX-25s hold more than 2x as many rounds - making them the better capacity-for-your-dollar deal.



Actually, just get both. You can't go wrong.

 

[bobinoregon]

You cant beat the factory 10 round. I bought somewhere around 10 of Eagle 25 round mags on sale and they arent worth the plastic they are made of. Ruger factory ones have never failed for me.

 

[Welding Rod]

The factory 10 rounders are excellent, handy, and ergonomic, but I keep a couple of BX25s for silouete speed events, and keep a couple of spare BX25s for replacement use if the Democrats outlaw them some time in the future.

 

[WALKERs210]

Company in Miami Fl ,MWG, has a 50rd mag that actually works, time consuming but easy to load. I have two of the Ruger brand 25rd but with the Bull Pup stock I put on the 10/22 I can use a 10rd or the 50 rd. I did add a small shim of card stock and clear tape to the front to insure a tighter fit can't say if it really needed it but if felt slightly loose so I went ahead and put the shim on it. Oh one more thing about the 50 rd mag it is expensive, but worth it.

 

[wally]

If you shoot mostly prone or off a bench the 10 rounders are the way to go. Otherwise more shots per mag = more fun when plinking, IMHO.

The Ruger BX mags have been 100% problem free in our three 10/22 rifles.

 

[shafter]

It's nice to have one 25 round magazine to plink with but they are pretty long and unweildy. For the most part I like 10 rounders.