Description
The Butler Creek Steel Lips magazine brings together lightweight polymer construction with reinforced stainless steel feed lips, designed specifically for Ruger 10/22 platforms. The clear body lets you check your remaining rounds at a glance without breaking your focus or dropping the mag, which is especially useful when you're building rhythm during range sessions or competitions.
Steel Lips Construction for Consistent Feeding
What sets this mag apart from polymer-only designs is the stainless steel feed lip system. This isn't just a visual difference. The steel lips are engineered to minimize misfeeds and maintain consistent feeding geometry through heavy use. Whether you're running Federal, CCI, or whatever .22 LR you have on hand, the steel lips keep the rounds presented properly to the chamber. The precision-cast and ground holders mean tolerances are tight and function is predictable.
Easy Reloading and Extended Capacity
This 25-round mag gives you real shooting time before needing to reload. The constant force spring keeps pressure uniform from the first round to the last, making loading smooth and consistent even when fully charged. For those who want to stay at the range longer without breaking momentum, having mags loaded and ready makes a noticeable difference. There's also a built-in clip system that lets you snap two or three magazines together for quicker transitions between mags.
Practical Range-Proven Design
Butler Creek has been making rimfire magazines since the early days, and this design reflects that experience. The clear polymer is tough and self-lubricating, handling thousands of rounds without becoming a maintenance headache. It's built for plinking, training, and competition use where reliability matters and downtime doesn't.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Butler Creek
- Model: EXPSS2522AC
- Manufacturer Part Number: MO112562
- UPC: 051525241010
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 25 Rounds
- Body Material: Clear Polymer
- Feed Lips: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Clear
- Magazine Type: Detachable
- Firearm Compatibility: Ruger 10/22, 77/22, AMT Lightning
- Follower: Polymer
- Spring: Constant Force
What’s Included
- One Butler Creek Steel Lips clear magazine, 25-round capacity
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Butler Creek Steel Lips magazine require a break-in period?
Some users report that the magazine is tight when new. Leaving it loaded for a few days before shooting can help the spring loosen and improve initial function. After a break-in period and once you've run rounds through it, the magazine typically settles in and feeds reliably. If you experience feeding issues that don't improve, contact Butler Creek directly as they stand behind their products.
Will this 25-round magazine work in all Ruger 10/22 rifles?
The magazine is designed for Ruger 10/22, 77/22, and AMT Lightning platforms, but 25-round mags can be tighter fitting than the smaller rotary 10-round factory mags. Some rifles may require a slight break-in, or in rare cases, minor magwell adjustments. The original 10-round rotary design will always be the most universally compatible, but this Steel Lips mag works well with stock rifles in most cases.
Can I link multiple Butler Creek Steel Lips magazines together?
Yes. The magazine has a patented clip system that allows you to snap two or three Butler Creek mags together. This is useful for reducing reload time during extended shooting sessions, though you'll still need to eject and flip the magazines as each one runs dry.
How does the clear polymer hold up over time with heavy shooting?
The polymer is self-lubricating and designed for thousands of rounds of use. The tough polymer body resists impact and wear, though the stainless steel feed lips are really what handle the mechanical stress of cycling rounds. With normal care and occasional cleaning, these mags are built to last through years of range time.






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