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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:07:58 PM EDT
[#1]
yes, they are excellant
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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:23:04 PM EDT
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I have about 6 of them . They work.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:29:04 PM EDT
[#3]
They are good magazines.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:29:42 PM EDT
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I bought 4 when they first came out. None of them functioned correctly. Brownells took them back and even paid the shipping.
ETA: The 4 mags above were the Brownells 20 round 7.62 mags. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:36:39 PM EDT
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Good mags.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 4:47:52 PM EDT
[#6]
They are good magazines.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 5:03:38 PM EDT
[#7]
Top notch
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Posted: 7/22/2017 5:11:08 PM EDT
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I use them exclusively
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Posted: 7/22/2017 5:24:28 PM EDT
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I have a couple dozen of them, they all work with no problems.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 7:15:47 PM EDT
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We issue them to our deputies... they are GTG.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 7:34:23 PM EDT
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Ok thanks guys.
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Posted: 7/23/2017 4:55:54 PM EDT
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We all are talking about the .308 mags ... right ?
The reviews at Brownells are dubious for the .308 mag. |
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Posted: 7/23/2017 10:30:03 PM EDT
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Yes the 308 mags brownells makes.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 6:26:47 PM EDT
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Welp... I ordered some for my PSA .
I'll let everyone know how they work out. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 11:08:45 AM EDT
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I just received mine.
I loaded one of them and it did take all 20 rounds. Very difficult to lock in the mag well of my Armalite with the bolt closed. Might run to the range before dark and try it out today. If not then for sure in a few days. Will report back..... |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 12:57:30 PM EDT
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I purchased 15 about six months ago. Great price for a metal magazine. 14 of them functioned as advertised, 1 of them would was a tight fit and would not drop free. Even after light sanding, the problem mag would not fit properly in the mag well. But for the price 14/15 is pretty damn good!
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Posted: 7/27/2017 1:31:05 PM EDT
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I purchased 15 about six months ago. Great price for a metal magazine. 14 of them functioned as advertised, 1 of them would was a tight fit and would not drop free. Even after light sanding, the problem mag would not fit properly in the mag well. But for the price 14/15 is pretty damn good! Greg |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 2:20:25 PM EDT
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I just received mine. I loaded one of them and it did take all 20 rounds. Very difficult to lock in the mag well of my Armalite with the bolt closed. Might run to the range before dark and try it out today. If not then for sure in a few days. Will report back..... |
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Posted: 7/28/2017 6:09:02 AM EDT
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The Brownells 20 round mags ran 100%.
Locked the bolt back after the last round. I still don't like that they are hard to lock on a closed bolt but will try and tweak one to see if I can fix that. At 9.99 each I may have to buy more. |
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Posted: 7/28/2017 9:17:19 AM EDT
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I bought one of the 308 mags as a test. Barely fits in either of my Megas. Sample size of one...but it was terrible.
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Posted: 7/29/2017 3:18:48 PM EDT
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What about filing just a tiny bit on the top edge off the top of square hole the mag catch locks into?
That way the mag would lock a little sooner. I guess it depends on if the mag is far enough into the mag well for proper feeding. Has anyone fitted mags to their rifle this way? |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 2:28:35 AM EDT
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Those mags are still on sale for $9.99.
I ordered 5 more |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 8:39:49 PM EDT
[#23]
They work
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Posted: 8/1/2017 2:58:30 PM EDT
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Bought 10 at $9.99 each but do not have a rifle for it yet. The Brownells' AR mags are reliable, therefore, I would definitely trust their AR10 mags.
Yg |
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Posted: 8/1/2017 3:18:35 PM EDT
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yes, they are excellant |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 2:22:31 PM EDT
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Everyone here who is happy with their Brownell's .308 magazines needs to go post a positive review on the Brownell's site. The reviews that are there already are NOT good.
I decided against buying these magazines based on the reviews at Brownells. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 8:10:50 PM EDT
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Everyone here who is happy with their Brownell's .308 magazines needs to go post a positive review on the Brownell's site. The reviews that are there already are NOT good. I decided against buying these magazines based on the reviews at Brownells. Their AR10 magazines, however, are terrible (sample size of three used in three different rifles). I gave or threw them away. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 8:16:26 PM EDT
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I think there is some confusion in this thread. Brownells' AR15 magazines are generally excellent. Their AR10 magazines, however, are terrible (sample size of three used in three different rifles). I gave or threw them away. To clarify: I have a dozen or more of their AR 15 twenty round mags. All excellent. After hearing so many terrible reviews I bought a SINGLE AR-10 twenty round mag....it is AWFUL. Plain awful. Oddly, their MagTech 20 rounders have been very good BUT I do not like the feed lip design. That begin said, they fit, fed, drop and function very well. Same with Lancer. I am not hip on unsupported feed lips....but they have run very well. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 9:42:51 PM EDT
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I think there is some confusion in this thread. Brownells' AR15 magazines are generally excellent. Their AR10 magazines, however, are terrible (sample size of three used in three different rifles). I gave or threw them away. I just received mine, unloaded, ....width 1.0645..... snug fit in magwell..... locks in well , bolt closed.... does remove freely ( not quite drops free ). Loaded 20rds easily..... width 1.099... tight fit in magwell.... have to FIRMLY smack the bottom to get it to lock in ( even after filling some of the OAL of the leg off of both the front and back of the follower..... will not drop free, ( while fully loaded period. ) I will try to lightly file the mags latch area, in order to make insertion easier.... but I think the ultimate problem is the feedlip spread, since unloaded it snapped into place easily. Function was 100% hand cycled. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 9:00:53 AM EDT
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Everyone here who is happy with their Brownell's .308 magazines needs to go post a positive review on the Brownell's site. The reviews that are there already are NOT good. I decided against buying these magazines based on the reviews at Brownells. Had several that would not drop free from Armalite, LMT, and KAC rifles. All got returned and replaced with KAC mags. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 10:35:29 AM EDT
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Thread FAIL. Subject line does not specify whether we're talking about the Brownell's 5.56 mags or the .308 mags.
I know we're in the "AR Variants" subforum but this needs to be spelled out. Significant confusion reigns. 
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Posted: 8/5/2017 5:58:33 PM EDT
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If you're looking for a good aluminum 7.62 20 round mag, the D&H sold by BCM is a good choice. I have 6 that have worked fine.
Here |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 6:48:15 PM EDT
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I picked up 5 of the Brownell's 308 mags - When I get my AR10 clone built, I will give them a try.
I am still confused if anyone has luck with the 308 mags in this thread 
I will pick up a variety of others - a few years ago, they were way much more expensive So will save these for tinkering if need be. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 7:18:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:... However, if you drop a fully loaded one, it will pop out some rounds easier as well, since the follower now has more wiggle room. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 7:48:39 AM EDT
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Who is manufacturing these .308 mags for Brownells?
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Posted: 8/7/2017 8:54:31 PM EDT
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That makes no sense. If a magazine loses rounds when dropped, the follower will have nothing to do with it. It would be because the feed lips are weak, too far spread, or maybe the magazine spring is weak. If you shorten the base plate stops, it allows just a little more room for the ammo stack to become "loose". Specifically the current Lancers IMHO, Magpul, Lancer and other mag manufacturers have gone to great lengths to avoid the "drop test, round pop out" by allowing just enough room with the follower. It can also lead to "hard" to lock in fully loaded mags. If you have a Lancer that is tough to lock in , while fully loaded, try removing some of the base plate stops length.... you will instantly see how the follower can and does limit the room available. Quote from Stickman.... "I've had it happen with all types of magazines, including multiple brands of pistol magazines, standard USGI mags, and PMAGs. The weight of the ammo compresses the spring when it drops and hits the ground, the rounds become loose for a split second and come out of position. Sometimes nothing happens, sometimes rounds pop out of place when spring the spring regains its momentum. My hope was the Brownells .308 mags follower would respond the same.... it did not. The feed lip spread, when fully loaded hinders "easy" insertion. I am going to try filing the mag catch slot slightly ... at least then I might not need to bang them into a locked position. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 9:03:15 PM EDT
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Lots of mag followers "bottom out" by design. It makes it harder for the ammo stack to move sufficiently to "pop" rounds out. If you shorten the follower legs, it allows just a little more room for the ammo stack to become "loose". IMHO, Magpul, Lancer and other mag manufacturers have gone to great lengths to avoid the "drop test, round pop out" by allowing just enough room with the follower. It can also lead to "hard" to lock in fully loaded mags. If you have a Lancer that is tough to lock in , while fully loaded, try removing some of the follower legs length.... you will instantly see how the follower can and does limit the room available. Quote from Stickman.... "I've had it happen with all types of magazines, including multiple brands of pistol magazines, standard USGI mags, and PMAGs. The weight of the ammo compresses the spring when it drops and hits the ground, the rounds become loose for a split second and come out of position. Sometimes nothing happens, sometimes rounds pop out of place when spring the spring regains its momentum. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:29:32 AM EDT
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Not my video... but this guy is dropping them on shag carpet and getting rounds to spit out.
 AR-15 Mag Drop test (PMag and USGI Mag) That is what I meant. I did not want to derail this thread. I did want the Brownells .308 mags to work better... ( btw filing the mag catch slightly helped the lock in, but they are still very hard to insert into my PA10's magwell. ) |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 8:16:56 PM EDT
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Not my video... but this guy is dropping them on shag carpet and getting rounds to spit out.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTmWEG5C5Jw
That is what I meant. I did not want to derail this thread. I did want the Brownells .308 mags to work better... ( btw filing the mag catch slightly helped the lock in, but they are still very hard to insert into my PA10's magwell. ) Thanks for any info you can offer - I ordered a bunch of thse mags and would like to see them work and any tips that help are appreciated. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 10:55:49 AM EDT
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I don't have my AR10 assembled yet and want to learn from any tups- Where did you file? on the mag or the mag catch itself on the rifle? Thanks for any info you can offer - I ordered a bunch of thse mags and would like to see them work and any tips that help are appreciated. My PA10 Gen II's fit was super tight, at the mag catch and insertion into the magwell... other brand AR10's might not need alteration. As for filing... I always file on the mag itself. ( basically the cheapest part ) I filed at the top of the mags catch slot... go slow and test fit frequently. Watch for any changes in feeding. As for the bulging of the fully loaded mags feed lips..... at this point, no alteration has helped. I even burnished the mag body hoping that would help with the magwell fit... no dice. |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 8:54:43 PM EDT
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Mine work great with 19 rounds, have not expierenced any problems with 3 different builds, 2 308 16"&18" and a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor
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Posted: 8/15/2017 9:02:59 AM EDT
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Received the other 5 Brownells .308 mags recently.
They all take 20 rounds. Still very hard to lock in on a closed bolt. I tinker with one and see it I can solve that. They do seem to drop free when empty at least after they have been in and out of the mag well a few times. Empty Pmag 20s won't drop free so at least the Brownells mags solve that. |
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Posted: 8/15/2017 4:49:16 PM EDT
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The price sure is nice.
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Posted: 8/15/2017 7:55:51 PM EDT
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The price sure is nice.
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Posted: 8/15/2017 8:03:27 PM EDT
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Everyone here who is happy with their Brownell's .308 magazines needs to go post a positive review on the Brownell's site. The reviews that are there already are NOT good. I decided against buying these magazines based on the reviews at Brownells. |
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Posted: 8/15/2017 11:21:42 PM EDT
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Everyone here who is happy with their Brownell's .308 magazines needs to go post a positive review on the Brownell's site. The reviews that are there already are NOT good. I decided against buying these magazines based on the reviews at Brownells. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 9:31:39 AM EDT
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Only if they work as desired !! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The price sure is nice. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 2:40:25 PM EDT
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If you have any problems with them Brownells will make it right. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 6:27:55 AM EDT
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Received the other 5 Brownells .308 mags recently. They all take 20 rounds. Still very hard to lock in on a closed bolt. I tinker with one and see it I can solve that. They do seem to drop free when empty at least after they have been in and out of the mag well a few times. Empty Pmag 20s won't drop free so at least the Brownells mags solve that. The Brownells mags would not feed Maylaysian surplus .308 into two different AR10s. However, Pmags fed this ammo just fine. I gave 5 of my Brownells mags to a buddy who has a DPMS .308 we were working on, because his DPMS won't run with Pmags. Maybe he will have better luck with these mags than we did. I did tell him about them not feeding the Maylay ammo. I think it was a cartridge OAL issue with that ammo. Going forward I'm going to just stick with Pmags !!!! |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 8:30:59 AM EDT
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Update..... The Brownells mags would not feed Maylaysian surplus .308 into two different AR10s. However, Pmags fed this ammo just fine. I gave 5 of my Brownells mags to a buddy who has a DPMS .308 we were working on, because his DPMS won't run with Pmags. Maybe he will have better luck with these mags than we did. I did tell him about them not feeding the Maylay ammo. I think it was a cartridge OAL issue with that ammo. Going forward I'm going to just stick with Pmags !!!! Brownells for me with any ammo resulted in bolt overs. The rear of the cartridge wouldn't come up if they were the last few. You can put a round in, press the rear of the cartridge down and it will not rise. This in on my gen1. On my gen2, while the cartridge still doesn't rise easily, the gen2 reaches down farther and can grab it. I think I got it to work by taking the spring and rotating it 180. Not flip it from top to bottom, just rotate it. You'll have to remove the tip from the hole in the follower, but the follower feels so much more solid now with the spring supporting more of the rear of the follower. jmho Awaiting next range trip..... |
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