Description
Built by Ruger as a purpose-built replacement for Scout rifle owners, this AI-style 3-round magazine uses 60% glass-filled polymer to keep weight down while maintaining strength where it counts. The stainless steel spring doesn't quit, even in rough conditions, and the overall design is solid enough for field use without feeling overbuilt for what it does.
What Makes the AI-Style Design Work
The AI-style detachable bottom metal has become the standard for modern bolt-action rifles, and this magazine plays nicely with that system. Unlike rotary magazines, this single-stack design feeds smoothly without the friction that heavier steel boxes create when cycling the bolt. For a Scout rifle, that means less wear on components and easier manual of arms, especially when you're moving fast or wearing gloves. It also works with many other rifles running AI-style bottom metal in .308-sized cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor or .243 Winchester.
Practical Profile for Hunting and Field Work
The 3-round capacity provides a near-flush fit with the Gunsite Scout's sporter stock, which is exactly what hunters and field users want. You lose the magazine bulge that catches on gear and brush, and the whole rifle tucks into a scabbard or pack more easily. A snap-on dust cover comes along to keep internals clean during long-term storage or when the mag sits loaded in a pack. The magazine itself weighs almost nothing and disassembles tool-free if you ever want to clean it out.
Built for Real Conditions
Ruger put these through the ringer during development. They've been function-tested and drop-tested across temperatures from below freezing to well into heat, so there's confidence this will feed when conditions get serious. The polymer body shrugs off corrosion that would make steel mags look rough after a season in the field, and the stainless spring won't weaken or rust.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co.
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 90560
- UPC: 736676905607
- Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO (also fits 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, and other .308-sized cartridges)
- Capacity: 3 rounds
- Style: AI-Style Detachable
- Material: 60% glass-filled polymer body with stainless steel spring
- Finish: Black matte with Ruger logo
- Overall Length: 8.25 inches
- Width: 2 inches
- Height: 1.5 inches
- Approximate Weight: 2.3 ounces (with dust cover)
- Rifle Compatibility: Ruger Gunsite Scout, rifles with AI-style bottom metal in .308-sized cartridges
- Includes: Snap-on dust cover
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
What’s Included
- 1x Ruger AI-Style 3-Round .308 Win Magazine
- 1x Snap-on dust cover
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Ruger AI-style magazine work with other rifles besides the Gunsite Scout?
Yes. This magazine is designed to function with any rifle using AI-style bottom metal in .308-sized cartridges. That includes some Ruger precision rifles and aftermarket chassis systems, though compatibility can vary. It does not fit the Ruger Precision Rifle. If your rifle takes AI-pattern magazines, it should work, but checking fit before relying on it is smart.
What calibers does this magazine feed?
It feeds .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, and other cartridges that fit the .308 magazine footprint. The .308 case dimensions are the baseline, so anything designed around that standard should cycle through without issue.
Is the polymer construction tough enough for hard use?
Absolutely. The 60% glass-filled polymer is Ruger's tested design, reinforced where wear happens and proven across a wide temperature range. It's lighter than metal and won't corrode, making it ideal for hunting and field carry. Users report years of reliable function, though polymer will eventually fatigue if dropped repeatedly on hard surfaces.
How does the 3-round capacity compare to larger magazines?
The 3-round capacity sits nearly flush with the Scout's sporter stock, keeping the rifle trim and snag-free for hunters and field users. If you need higher capacity, Ruger makes 5- and 10-round versions. The 3-rounder is purpose-built for balance, carry comfort, and the Scout's original ethos of practical, no-nonsense hunting.





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