Mags for AR's in .308

[BIG 54R]

I'm curious to know which .308 AR pattern rifles the Magpul 7.62 PMAG will fit and reliably function in...a friend is considering buying one and inquired about that aspect...also how much does the .308 PMAG usually run and availability.

[the gman]

Originally Posted by BIG 54R

I'm curious to know which .308 AR pattern rifles the Magpul 7.62 PMAG will fit and reliably function in...a friend is considering buying one and inquired about that aspect...also how much does the .308 PMAG usually run and availability.

DPMS/KAC pattern lowers. Armalite just bit the bullet at SHOT this year and announced they would be making a lower for the AR-10 that is compatible after years of dramas with their stupid modified M-14 mags. Best to read reviews of the PMAG's as regards the brand of rifle your friend owns rather than try to get a blanket answer with no further details.

Price runs around $20 per and as with most gun related things these days, you'll need to look a little to find them.

[W.E.G.]

Originally Posted by BIG 54R

...the Magpul 7.62 PMAG ....and availability.

There are a few on Gunbroker.

With all the political hullabaloo, expect availability to be spotty for the next year or so.

If it all turns out to be bullshit again - like it was in 2008, there should be a ton of them available in the fall season of 2013.

[BigEd63]

I went with the LAR-8 myself.

Uses the same mags in it and my Century L1A1.

I can see the want for a rifle that uses what is becoming the "standard" .308 mags for the AR but nothing else that I liked was in my price range at the time.

Either KAC, LMT or others of like quality I wouldn't mind getting at some point.

[newuser]

I have a pmag 308 magazine and I like it better than the DPMS 19 rounders.
Solid heavy and well made, you could almost drive a truck over it. Flawless function too. Boteach usually has them at the best price.

[JohnnyReb]

I just bought 10 308 PMags from Fulton's when I bought my Titan side cocking upper & bc.

Still showing more in stock: http://www.fulton-armory.com/magazin...mag-black.aspx

[W.E.G.]

Originally Posted by newuser

...you could almost drive a truck over it.

Unless it is installed in the rifle at the time.

...in which case I think you'll have a problem.

Outcome is even more sketchy if you are holding it when it happens.

[xtremerange]

Originally Posted by the gman

Armalite just bit the bullet at SHOT this year and announced they would be making a lower for the AR-10 that is compatible after years of dramas with their stupid modified M-14 mags. .

Back to the future...

Armalite rifles will now be made to take Armalite pattern magazines.