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EMT-4607 Joined May 2018 Posts 3 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 5/6/2018 12:50:13 PM EDT Are the Magpul mags made especially for the 300aac worth it or even needed? I have 6 new black Hexmags to save for my dedicated 5.56. Was thinking about going ODG Magpul furniture on the 300aac but Magpul only makes the 300aac in black. As a safety measure, I'd like different colors for each caliber.

iNeXile556 Deo vindice Joined Jan 2009 Posts 5366 EE 100% (60) USA	Posted: 5/6/2018 10:51:45 PM EDT [#1] ODG Pmags have been discontinued for a long time now.
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mybronco2 Member Joined Nov 2010 Posts 1815 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 5/8/2018 3:18:32 PM EDT [#3] From what I know, the issues people have with 5.56 mags, is with heavy subs and full mags. Correct? Iv never had a issue, but Iv been using M3 20rd mags. I did pick up 2 of the 300 blk mags just to see and they do UNLOAD smoother. (With subs)
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Posted: 5/9/2018 12:15:48 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By EMT-4607:
Are the Magpul mags made especially for the 300aac worth it or even needed? I have 6 new black Hexmags to save for my dedicated 5.56. Was thinking about going ODG Magpul furniture on the 300aac but Magpul only makes the 300aac in black. As a safety measure, I'd like different colors for each caliber.

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loudxpack Member Joined Oct 2017 Posts 645 EE 100% (124) AZ, USA	Posted: 5/9/2018 12:28:43 AM EDT [#5] They aren’t essential but they definitely are good to go if you go that route. I got a few just because and I like them, though I’ve never had any issues running any type of 300 ammo whether it be sub or super in my normal pmags.

EMT-4607 Joined May 2018 Posts 13 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2018 9:55:45 AM EDT [#6] Thanks guys

AR-Admirer Joined Apr 2006 Posts 729 EE 100% (92) TX, USA	Posted: 2/22/2019 12:24:55 AM EDT [#7] I will buy a couple of PMAGs in 300 BLK when they produce a 20rd magazine. Much more practical than a 30rd. Please?

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Posted: 4/26/2023 7:56:15 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Mrgunsngear:

Originally Posted By EMT-4607:
Are the Magpul mags made especially for the 300aac worth it or even needed? I have 6 new black Hexmags to save for my dedicated 5.56. Was thinking about going ODG Magpul furniture on the 300aac but Magpul only makes the 300aac in black. As a safety measure, I'd like different colors for each caliber.

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Posted: 4/26/2023 11:24:10 AM EDT

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for subs you are absolutely going to want 300blk specific mags. they get rid of an internal nub on both sides of the mag that is found on 5.56 mags. supers you can get away with it more since there isnt as much bullet protrusion.

i dont like that the magpul 300blk mags are VERY similar in overall size/shape/texture. if you pick them up in the dark, there is a good chance that you wont be able to immediately figure out what mag is really in your hand. its just going to feel like a pmag. for that reason alone, i use lancer 300bk specific mags. they also get rid of the internal nub.

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Posted: 4/26/2023 11:57:28 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Mesooohoppy:
for subs you are absolutely going to want 300blk specific mags. they get rid of an internal nub on both sides of the mag that is found on 5.56 mags. supers you can get away with it more since there isnt as much bullet protrusion.

i dont like that the magpul 300blk mags are VERY similar in overall size/shape/texture. if you pick them up in the dark, there is a good chance that you wont be able to immediately figure out what mag is really in your hand. its just going to feel like a pmag. for that reason alone, i use lancer 300bk specific mags. they also get rid of the internal nub.

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I’m probably one of the only people in this group that only owns 300 BLK ARs. 😳

I have a lot of 5.56 military surplus magazines, but rarely use them. I bought enough 300 BLK Pmags that they are all I use. That said, I had no idea the 300 BLK magazine was any different than the 5.56 NATO. Good to know.