Long Action v Short Action Mag

[chrisbraypi]

Recently purchased a used Ruger American 223. It's missing the magazine. I downloaded the manual, and it shows both magazines. So I'm confused as to which magazine I should order online as a replacement.

When I researched long vs short action, I became more confused because it says a .223 cartridge actually qualifies it as a "mini" because of its COL.

New to rifles. Haven't had one since my .22 when I was a kid 50 years ago.

Thanks.

 

[mikejonestkd]

I did a quick check on midwayusa and it appears that the correct mag is ruger part number 90440

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101887605?pid=377461

 

[jmr40]

Neither, long action is for 30-06 based rounds, short action for 308 based rounds. The 223 uses a different mag altogether. This one if ordering from Ruger.

https://shopruger.com/Ruger-American-Rifle-5-Round-Magazine/productinfo/90440/

Assuming you have the standard rifle. They make versions that take AR magazines.

 

[chrisbraypi]

Well that's just crazy. Thanks for the links to Ruger and the parts department at Midway, but the manual for this rifle specifically shows a short action mag and a long action mag (along with the part numbers).

Slap my forehead for buying a rifle without a magazine. I'll just call Ruger on Monday.

 

[reynolds357]

Well that's just crazy. Thanks for the links to Ruger and the parts department at Midway, but the manual for this rifle specifically shows a short action mag and a long action mag (along with the part numbers).

Slap my forehead for buying a rifle without a magazine. I'll just call Ruger on Monday.

Just typical for Ruger.

 

[kilotanker22]

I have a Ruger American Magazine for 5.56/223. You can have it. If you live close by we can meet, or I will mail it to you if you cover the cost of shipping

 

[kilotanker22]

Let me go make sure I do actually still have it.

 

[kilotanker22]

Yup, I still have it.