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Posted: 4/4/2016 11:47:09 AM EDT

I figured this question would get asked a lot, but I didn't see any posts with it in the forum. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse.

I've had one in the past that was junk. My kids both shoot this gun at the range every time we go and it would be nice if they didn't have to reload after 10 rounds. So I'm just curious what you guys have used that seem to work. I forget what the one I had that was junk. But you couldn't get very many rounds in it. They would just get stuck. It was irritating.

I think I also have to replace the spring on my original 10/22 mag. I lost the 2nd one. But it was made in the 60's and they seem to get 1 or 2 malfs. Like double feeds and stovepipes and I think it's with the original mag. And the spring seems week. Is that an easy thing to do? Do you call ruger or does Midway or Brownells carry them? I can just go look, but this place usually has good answers for all this stuff, so it doesn't hurt to ask. Eh?

Thank you very much.

Posted: 4/4/2016 12:43:17 PM EDT

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Ruger BX 25 or Tactical innovations

Posted: 4/4/2016 12:55:59 PM EDT

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My Eagle polymer 25s have all run fine.

Posted: 4/4/2016 1:03:24 PM EDT

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I bought a bunch of the TI mags before Ruger started making them. I have had no reason to explore other options (I still have some in the package)

Posted: 4/4/2016 2:05:42 PM EDT

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Ruger BX-25's and BX25X2's. Cheapest place I've found them is CDNN when they're on sale.

Posted: 4/4/2016 2:11:00 PM EDT

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BX25's.

They actually run better than original 10 round Ruger rotary mags in my SBR'd Charger pocket rifle.

Posted: 4/4/2016 2:23:04 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/4/2016 3:18:49 PM EDT

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Ruger BX-25's and BX25X2's. Cheapest place I've found them is CDNN when they're on sale.

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This.

BX 25 x 2 right here. Zero issues so far:

Posted: 4/4/2016 7:25:26 PM EDT

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I use butler creek 25 round mags

Posted: 4/4/2016 7:29:23 PM EDT

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The BX-1 and BX-25 are the only mags I have seen work reliably.

The spring in your BX-1 is fine. You just need to pre=tension it properly.

1. Loosen the mag screw and remove the end cap.

2. Position the rotor so that the large fin is at 11:00.

3. Install the end cap. Put the index finger of one hand on the screw and press gently so it does not retract when you install the nut.

4. Seat the nut onto the end of the spring. You will see a small hole in the shoulder of the nut's shank. The pointed end of the spring MUST go into this hole.

5. Grasp the nut securely in two fingers and wind the magazine around it for 1 1/3 full turns (8 flats of the nut). Push the nut into the end cap; you will need to gradually release our pressure on the screw head so that the nut can move into the cap.

6. Tighten the screw so it's just barely snug. Over-tightening the mag screw can cause the mag to bind resulting in feeding problems.

Posted: 4/4/2016 7:33:46 PM EDT

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BX-25s. Though I still prefer my 10 rounders

Posted: 4/4/2016 7:35:24 PM EDT

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I have a few butler creek mags that I've had since forever, both steel and plastic lip ones, that still work perfect, and have never had an issue. I keep thinking that the plastic lip ones would start to fail soon as they've seen so so many rounds, but they still keep chugging.

Since ruger released their bx25 mags, I've switched to buying them, as I feel the build quality is superior and they just feel better in the hand, and look better. However, since their release, I've been hoping that they would level off at about $15-17 each, but that hasn't happened. At twice the price of the butler creeks, I may just go back to butler creeks and call it good.

Posted: 4/5/2016 12:59:52 AM EDT

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I really wish someone made these again(Not mine, I only have two of them).

Posted: 4/5/2016 12:50:42 PM EDT

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BX-25 here as well. Never a problem.

Posted: 4/5/2016 4:48:05 PM EDT

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Two butler creeks here. Only issue is they don't feed pmc zapper reliably but they just go to town with Winchester wildcats.

When I'm rolling by academy without guns in the truck and cash in my pocket I'll pick up some BX25s

Posted: 4/5/2016 5:03:46 PM EDT

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How are Black Dog Machine mags?

Posted: 4/5/2016 5:10:47 PM EDT

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I have a couple of drums from them.

One works well, the other not as good.

Posted: 4/5/2016 5:49:25 PM EDT

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I didnt even know ruger made 25 rounders..... thank u guys!!!!!!

Posted: 4/5/2016 7:57:59 PM EDT

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They also make a 15 round BX-15, mine works great.

Posted: 4/6/2016 1:03:49 AM EDT

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I have had great results with metal top Champion 30 round magazines.

http://www.luckygunner.com/magazine-1022-30rd-metal-champion-40629

Posted: 4/6/2016 12:05:10 PM EDT

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I see lots of places selling them now that you guys told me about them. I might buy some ammo today and I might add it to the order.....

Posted: 4/6/2016 3:16:30 PM EDT

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I really prefer the BX-15 for all around varmit shooting.

Posted: 4/7/2016 12:09:05 PM EDT

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I bought the BX-25. I didn't really see the 15. Plus it's for my kids and they were excited about it. So...... Less reloading for them. I don't think the mag will be in the way when they shoot.

Posted: 4/7/2016 12:30:22 PM EDT

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Don't forget to lube your 10/22. They are easy to neglect sometimes,but a quick spray of lube on the bolt goes a long way to prevent malfunctions.

Posted: 4/7/2016 12:45:26 PM EDT

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I bought a bunch of bx25's. I haven't used them yet though.

Posted: 4/7/2016 1:08:48 PM EDT

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BX-25 here as well. Never a problem.

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This here

Posted: 4/7/2016 1:59:01 PM EDT

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Same here, but only because I bought a fuckton of them after the Federal AWB expired and Bill Ruger was still running the company.

Once he went 6 feet under and the CEO actually began running Ruger for a profit for shareholders they came out with the BX25 mags.

If I had it to do over I would go with the Ruger Factory mags.

Posted: 4/8/2016 12:15:51 AM EDT

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Butler Creek steel lip 25 round magazines have been really good.

Posted: 4/8/2016 1:04:25 PM EDT

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Thank you. I put some CLP on it every range trip. I'm usually shooting my AR's at the same time the kids are shooting the 10/22, and I use CLP on my AR's. It's operating procedure.

Posted: 4/14/2016 12:30:06 PM EDT

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Just got it yesterday. I'm curious if you can rest it on the bench or use it for support, and it still function. Like an AR........................ It seems big enough that it might end up like that when the kids are shooting at the bench.

Posted: 4/14/2016 1:02:33 PM EDT

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I really wish someone made these again(Not mine, I only have two of them).

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Yep Bingham mags were cool. I only have 4 taped together jungle style lol.

Posted: 4/16/2016 9:21:05 AM EDT

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the GSG 110-rnd drum is quality. made of good polymer like bx-25 with a solid metal feed tower and steel inserts.

Posted: 4/25/2016 7:58:30 PM EDT

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Where are you guys finding/buying these things ?

Posted: 4/25/2016 8:15:52 PM EDT

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Same here, but only because I bought a fuckton of them after the Federal AWB expired and Bill Ruger was still running the company.

Once he went 6 feet under and the CEO actually began running Ruger for a profit for shareholders they came out with the BX25 mags.

If I had it to do over I would go with the Ruger Factory mags.

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I use butler creek 25 round mags

Same here, but only because I bought a fuckton of them after the Federal AWB expired and Bill Ruger was still running the company.

Once he went 6 feet under and the CEO actually began running Ruger for a profit for shareholders they came out with the BX25 mags.

If I had it to do over I would go with the Ruger Factory mags.

Bill Ruger died two years before the AWB expired.

Posted: 4/25/2016 10:10:28 PM EDT

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I have used them for years with no problems.

Posted: 4/25/2016 11:50:11 PM EDT

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I've only ever used the Ruger factory ones (BX25), and they have worked every time. Never had a reason to try a third party.

Posted: 4/26/2016 3:30:46 PM EDT

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Bill Ruger died two years before the AWB expired.

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I use butler creek 25 round mags

Same here, but only because I bought a fuckton of them after the Federal AWB expired and Bill Ruger was still running the company.

Once he went 6 feet under and the CEO actually began running Ruger for a profit for shareholders they came out with the BX25 mags.

If I had it to do over I would go with the Ruger Factory mags.

Bill Ruger died two years before the AWB expired.

Posted: 4/26/2016 7:03:13 PM EDT

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I just ordered 4 of the Ruger BX25's last night but still haven't found a source for the GSG 110rd drum mags.

Are they still being produced ?

Posted: 4/27/2016 9:27:21 PM EDT

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I use BX25s in my RAR. They are fine and all in the 10/22, but it is almost a load on Sunday and shoot all week affair with a bolt action critter/target gun.

Posted: 4/28/2016 6:05:25 PM EDT

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I have a collection of Butler Steel lips mags that seem to work the best out of THOSE kind of mags.

The best generally are the Ruger roto 10 rounders.

I found that the new BX-25 (have seen but haven't purchased them - 15 rounder) are just as reliable in my 10/22s.

FYI, Cabelas has them on sale at 2 for 40 and in stock online currently here,

Posted: 4/28/2016 8:49:09 PM EDT

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I have a bag full of various mags. Some 40 years old, some brand new. Orange, clear, smoke, 25, 30, 50. Eagle, Ruger, you name it.

I find plastic lip mags generally have lower quality. I like the BC Steel lips and the new Ruger mags best.

Posted: 5/13/2016 7:07:55 PM EDT

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We used it yesterday for the first time. My son shot approx 250 rounds. With 2 double feeds in that time. One was for sure with the Bx25 and I'm not sure about the second one. He was using the factory 10 rounders too. And one of them has been giving me issues.

So..... All in all I'd say it's gtg. We'll see if you keep getting double feeds. One here and there isn't a big issue though.

Is 25 meter target.

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