Timber Creek 10/22 Extended Mag Release XL Red – Ruger 10/22

Description

The stock magazine release on a Ruger 10/22 is one of those parts you don't think twice about until you're mid-reload and your thumb comes up short. Timber Creek Outdoors built this XL Extended Magazine Release to fix that. The lever is CNC machined from aircraft-grade billet aluminum and finished in bright red, and the longer XL profile gives you extra reach so you can drop a mag without breaking your grip or shifting your hand off the rifle.

What the 10/22 Extended Mag Release XL Actually Does

The magic here is simple. A quick push forward with your finger or thumb sends the magazine dropping free, no awkward hand gymnastics required. The lever follows the contour of the trigger guard with just enough clearance to work comfortably, so it stays snug and low-profile rather than sticking out and snagging on everything. Folks who run these tend to like how tucked-in and clean they look, almost like the rifle came that way from the factory. It plays nice with factory 10/22 magazines as well as aftermarket options, and it works across the different variants of the 10/22 platform.

Installing the Timber Creek 10/22 EMR XL

This is a beginner-friendly upgrade. You'll pull the barrel band and action screw, separate the trigger group, swap the old release for the new one at the pivot pin, and reassemble. Basic hand tools like a flathead screwdriver get the job done, and the hardware you need comes in the package. Most people knock it out in a few minutes without any gunsmithing experience.

It's a small part that punches above its weight. If you plink, compete, or just want your reloads to feel smoother, the red XL lever is an easy win that adds a bit of personality to the rifle at the same time. Timber Creek also offers this same release in other colors if red isn't your thing, but the red really pops against a black 10/22.