Savage AICS Short Action Magazine, 308/243/6.5 CR : The Shooting Edge (2024)

FAQs

Will a 308 magazine work for 6.5 Creedmoor? ›

308 Magazine. 6.5 Creedmoor will work out of both our polymer and steel magazines meant for 308 Winchester as they are very similar in case dimensions. In fact, a lot of calibers similar in size to the 308 will work without issue.

The AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) magazine, specifically designed for the precision shooter, stands out as an exemplar of engineering perfection and innovation.

308 Win/7.62 NATO AR style rifles. DPMS states that the Gen 1 and 2 use the exact same magazine so there should be no functional difference. It should work with the . 243, as the .

The bolt face has to be shaped correctly to push or pick up a round from the AICS magazine. Most stocks/chassis will hold the AICS mag in an orientation that will work with that specific action. If you can buy a chassis for your rifle that takes AICS mags it will work.

The argument is pretty simple: At close range (think: within 400 yards), the . 308 Win. hits a little harder. But most 6.5 bullets retain more velocity at extended ranges, which eventually negates the Winchester's power advantage.

Military, LE, and civilian shooters have been using 308 at longer ranges for decades; however, everyone seems to be running to the 6.5 Creedmoor and there's a reason for that! When it comes to longer ranges, the 6.5 Creedmoor was specifically designed to outperform the 308, and it does so in spades.

The AICS Magazine is made for bolt-action rifles meaning they will not fit AR-platform rifles. Even if you could beat them into place they wouldn't feed because the bolt-action is different from a semi-automatic. There are a lot of great magazines on the market for your AR, so don't feel left out.

The "AICS-style" short action box magazine was originally manufactured for the Accuracy International Chassis System but can now be found on several production rifles, such as the SIG Sauer CROSS, the Ruger Gunsite Scout, Ruger Precision Rifle, some Ruger American Rifle models, and some new production models by ...

243 Winchester has a slightly flatter trajectory than the . 308, though they are quite comparable. There is only an inch difference out to 350 yards between the two.

What is the difference between 243 and 243 short mag? ›

The 243 WSSM is 3⁄8 in (9.5 mm) shorter than the 243 Win, giving the 243 WSSM the ability to fit in a super-short action rifle. Thus 243 WSSM rifles can be lighter, have stiffer actions and have faster actions to cycle. The 243 WSSM gives generally a 10% increase in velocity over the 243 Win.

243” diameter bullet (as you might expect), while the 6.5 Creedmoor uses a . 264” bullet (6.5mm). There are also differences in the weights available for each caliber: the . 243 is typically used with 55-115 grain bullets, while the 6.5 Creedmoor uses bullets from 95-160 grains.

General dimensions: 0.97" x 3.055" x 4.64" 24.63mm x 77.59mm x 117.85mm Five round version and long action . 300 win mag and . 338 Lapua versions also available. This is the Bergara 10 round AICS format magazine in .

Metal is stronger, but not necessarily more durable because of the rust factor. Polymer mags, assuming your gun plays nicely with them (most do), are generally lighter and are less likely give you heat-of-the-moment feeding problems.

The firearm's respective paperwork should reveal the firearm manufacturer, model, caliber, and capacity – all very important. If one of these categories are incorrect, the magazine may not be compatible. If you were to order a Glock 19, 15 round magazine for your Glock 17 9mm handgun, it wouldn't fit.

308WIN and 6.5Creedmoor are interchangeable for AR10's.

The 6.5mm Creedmoor uses the same . 470 +/- bolt face as the . 308 Winchester cartridge.

Yep, he had been shooting very expensive 6.5 Creeedmoor match ammo in his . 308 rifle. This is what a 6.5 Creedmoor case looks like after being fire-formed to a . 308 chamber.