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The MDT AICS metal magazine brings real-world practicality to precision rifle feeding. Built from high-strength steel with a nitrided finish and Cerakote Elite coating inside and out, this thing is engineered to handle field use without breaking down. The 10-round capacity gives you plenty of shots between reloads without the bulk of larger magazines.
What sets this mag apart is MDT's Double Stack to Single Feed (DSSF) transition. Cartridges sit staggered at the bottom where space allows, then transition cleanly to single-file as they move toward the top. This design cuts the magazine height by about 3/4 inch compared to standard AICS designs, which matters when you're working from prone position or want your rig to profile lower in a chassis. Inside, two internal ribs guide rounds smoothly through this transition while reducing friction between the cartridge and the magazine body.
The front binder plate that comes with this model holds cartridges back from the magazine nose and guides them past the feed ramp, making it compatible with all AICS-pattern bottom metal and chassis systems. Maximum cartridge overall length with the binder plate is 2.870 inches. If you're running a precision chassis like MDT's XRS, TAC21, LSS, or similar systems, this magazine will drop right in. That said, common actions like Remington 700 or Savage 10/11 are known to need feed ramp modifications (notching the bottom to prevent bullet tips from catching) to function properly with any AICS magazine.
Steel magazines just perform differently than polymer once rounds start moving. The nitrided finish makes the walls slicker, so feeding stays consistent. The metal construction holds its form shot after shot without any flex in the sidewalls, and that matters when you need reliable feeding under pressure. You get a magazine that's genuinely built to last through thousands of rounds and hard handling.
The magazine is compatible with AICS-pattern bottom metal on Remington 700 actions, but standard R700 rifles typically need modifications to the feed ramp to prevent cartridge tips from catching. This usually means notching the bottom of the feed ramp. If your action is already equipped with AICS-compatible bottom metal, it should work, though you may want to verify compatibility with your specific setup.
The metal magazine is steel with a nitrided finish and Cerakote coating, offering maximum durability and consistent feeding characteristics through thousands of rounds. Polymer versions are lighter and quieter, which some hunters prefer. Steel simply handles abuse better and maintains its performance profile without any flex over time. Both use MDT's DSSF design and hold 10 rounds.
MDT confirms this magazine works with .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor family cartridges. Other short-action calibers like .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 6mm Creedmoor, and 7mm-08 Remington may work but aren't officially guaranteed. If you're running a different caliber, it's worth confirming with MDT or your gunsmith before assuming compatibility.
The binder plate serves an important purpose by holding cartridges back from the magazine nose and guiding them past the feed ramp, and it's what allows this magazine to work universally with AICS bottom metal. While the plate is welded on, some builders remove it by drilling out the welds if they need more cartridge overall length and don't require the binder plate's functionality. This isn't a typical field modification.
| UPC | 723905910778 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 102013-BLK |
| Capacity | 10-Round |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
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