ProMag Ruger Mini-14 .223 Remington/5.56 NATO 30-Round Magazine
Year after year, ProMag has increasingly become one of the leading manufacturers of firearms magazines in the world. Gun enthusiasts and law enforcement personnel have agreed, be it for recreational "plinking," competition shooting or law enforcement, ProMag is the source you can count on.
This is a ProMag 30-round magazine for Ruger Mini-14 rifles chambered in .223 Rem/5.56x45mm NATO. The magazine body and follower are constructed of a proprietary DuPont Zytel-based polymer to ensure a long service life. The springs are made from heat-treated chrome-silicon wire for increased reliability and smooth feeding. ProMag magazines include a lifetime guarantee, if you ever have a problem with their magazines, simply return them to ProMag for replacement.
ProMag Ruger Mini-14 Mag Features and Specifications:
- Manufacturer Number: RUG-A4
- ProMag Ruger Mini-14 .223 Magazine 30 Rounds Black Polymer
- Caliber: .223 Remington/5.56 NATO
- Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Body Material: DuPont Zytel-Based Polymer
- Spring Material: Heat-Treated Chrome-Silicon Wire
- Follower Material: DuPont Zytel-Based Polymer
- Follower Color: Black
- Finish: Black
Fits: Ruger Mini-14
59 Ratings
Garbage
These mags are trash. They don't retain ammo worth a damn. Taking them out of a chest rig while loved results in leaving rounds in the mag pouch. They are flimsy and cheaply made. Not worth the money or the risk of malfunction.
January 1, 2024
promags
For the price and a lifetime warranty I will always be buying promags from now on and would definitely recommend them
November 28, 2023
Mini-14 Promag 30 round is a bust but the 40 round mags are good.
Price for these are ok but the issue that I am having is that they are not allowing the cartridge to eject from the rifle. I did full mags and partial mages and had the same result every time. I also bought the 40 round mags and am not having a problem with them at all.
August 3, 2022
Not as good as previous generations.
Not as well designed as a previous generation of the same brand and model. This latest model which I purchased 06/2022 doesn't have a metal insert for hole at the top front which a metal stub in the rifle goes into when the magazine is inserted into the Mini-14 rifle. Also when comparing to the older generation one I own, the base plate of this new generation is thinner. Perhaps the metal insert and thicker base plate were determined to be unnecessary, but while comparing it looks like someone wanted to cut corners just save a cent or two. FYI ProMag, I'd be happy to pay an extra couple cents for a better quality product if that's what it took.
July 2, 2022
Mini-14 Pro Mags
Bit of a struggle to get these mags into the rifle.
March 23, 2022
FAIL AND FAIL AGAIN
Recently got a deal on three 30 round Mini-14 ProMag magazines from CTD, loaded them up, and put them in the safe. Three weeks later, I open the safe and two of them have lost their load all over the shelf. I picked up the third one and it sprayed rounds out just as soon as I touched it. SO, I SENT THEM BACK to ProMag and they sent me three more...SAME RESULT. NEVER buy a ProMag EVER again. PS - I have steel Mini-14, Mini-30, AR, AK, SKS, and M-1 Carbine mags that have been loaded for DECADES without failure.
November 4, 2021
Great price
It just made my Mini 14 more fun
October 2, 2021
Works great
After reading others comments online, I suspected that these off brand mags would fail. I was pleasantly surprised when the mags fed flawlessly. I loaded the mags with different types of factory ammo, including .223, 5.56, 55g, 70g, m855 etc.... all ammo flawlessly fed and fired through the gun.
September 29, 2021
I would not buy this brand again.
Buy Ruger clips for Ruger weapons. Cons: Different grasping configuration on the clips
December 19, 2020
A poor man can't afford to buy cheap
You would think that PROMAG would sell top quality Mags. WRONG. If you buy these mags be sure to have a small file handy to rework the mag so it will feed halfway decent. My advice. Do not buy this junk. My bad was I bought 4 thinking, hey PROMAG, good name. WRONG They sell junk. Cons: not not feed ammo
October 21, 2020
Too Tall
After some work with the bolt and the mag not flush it shaved the mag lips down enough to allow the bolt to function.
May 29, 2020
Terrible
HARD to put mag into rifle. Once installed, will not feed round. Doesn't matter if the is 1 or 30 rounds in mag.
May 22, 2020
Adequate function, but not superb
has a tendency to spit rounds out if jostled, underloading seems to manage this a little better (25+/-) lips have been prone to cracking, but haven't had an outright failure so far pricepoint compared to ruger's metal mags is hard to pass up they definitely work and cycle, no issues with function Pros: cheap Cons: durability
March 31, 2020
Functions flawlessly, the
Functions flawlessly, the mag to buy for Mini-14. Note: Do not purchase RUG-A3 steel mags from ProMag, they are more expensive and although they fit, they will not feed, a total waste of time and money!
July 5, 2016
I bought this expecting P
I bought this expecting ProMag to show the same commitment to quality they do with their AR-15 and AK-47 magazines... I didn't read the other reviews and wish I had. They don't fit the gun, plain and simple. Seem to be sturdy enough but its like trying to use the wrong magazine all together. Just spend the cash and get the Ruger ones, it will be best in the long run.
April 29, 2014
not bad for price. a litt
not bad for price. a little sloppy a fit in magazine well.but other wise ok
March 25, 2014
Bought two of these due t
Bought two of these due to price and wish I hadnt. The thirty round magazine when loaded fully won't hold the rounds in. They ended up in my floor board
March 19, 2014
The plastic was too thin
The plastic was too thin on one of the four.I kept finding bullets laying around, and then I saw one pop out of the magazine when it was just laying on the floor. I discovered the lip was to thin and the spring was shooting out ammo, even worse if the mag is barely bumped. The other three work + feed fine.
March 8, 2014
I really like ProMag and
I really like ProMag and thought it would be like the AK mags which are really tough. But they ended up being really cheap feeling and will only hold 29 rds, and the rounds that do go in, don't go in easily. So just don't waste your time or money.
November 19, 2012
I've read several conflic
I've read several conflicting reviews of this magazine. My experience has definitely been on the positive side of the issue. I find it to be well built, solid, and reliable. After having fired several hundred rounds through mine, I have yet to be disappointed. The only test that I have not done is long-term storage versus feed-lip failure/expansion. Guess I could, but don't see the need to have a bunch of fully loaded mags lying around. If the zombies start roaming and rioting, should 11/06/12 go bad for the GOP, and the system starts to go to hell in a hand basket, I expect to have enough warning to load up if I need them.
October 2, 2012
After searching the inter
After searching the internet and finding mixed reviews on these mags, I thought I'd check them out. They worked fantastically! Some of the best money I've spent. I will say that when I initially put the mag in my Ruger and tried to cycle it by hand, the spring was so stiff I had to push the bolt forward by hand, but when I was firing the weapon, it cycled perfectly. I will be purchasing more!
September 16, 2012
Purchased two of these ma
Purchased two of these mags...they will not hold more than 29 rounds...30th round flips over the lip of the mag because it is cheap plastic GARBAGE and can't hold the round in the mag! Don't waste your money!
August 26, 2012
I just purchased three of
I just purchased three of these. They are made of plastic, NOT polymer similar to the PMAGS. They load up fine and fit the gun, so I didn't give them one bullet. When I loaded them, they seemed fine but after I got to the range and in the sun, the plastic got soft and the rounds started popping out the top of the mag. I will say that once in the gun, they did seem to cycle fine. I'm returning these and doubt that I will try another ProMag product.
May 27, 2012
I have come to realize mo
I have come to realize most items get bad reviews by disgruntled buyers. So I decided to join the other two and write a good review about the product. I do a lot of shooting with my Mini 14. I expect a lot of it and it delivers. The last thing I need is a faulty magazine. I bought 4 of these recently, because I had two wear out on me (different brand, 11 years old). Needless to say, these did NOT let me down. I practice two times a month. It consists of rapid fire 30 rounds as fast as they'll come out, double and triple tap shots, and single sniper shots for accuracy. I am impressed with the quality of these so far. I am hopeful for their future use. They have a lifetime warranty and are made in the USA. I wouldn't ask for more. Plus, the price is hard to beat. I'm going to place an order for a few more this week.
March 4, 2012
This magazine will not lo
This magazine will not lock in unless the bolt is locked back. The first few times I fired from this magazine it would shoot two or three rounds and misfeed. After a few reloads it cleared up and hasn't had a problem since.
February 25, 2012
Pro: lightweight, easy to
Pro: lightweight, easy to disassemble for cleaning. Con: fits loose in the magazine well. Comments: I bought 4 of these and they all work. With the loose fit in the mag well, it just doesn't feel solid like a Ruger metal mag (but then it costs 1/4 of a Ruger metal mag). This isn't all bad, as it really irritates me to see people holding the magazine when they are firing a rifle. The loose fit is about the same as a Tapco polymer magazine, so I guess it's par for the low-cost Mini 14 magazines.
February 23, 2012
These are poor quality ma
These are poor quality magazines.It would not even strip off a round and load into the chamber. I won't buy another ProMag product.
February 20, 2012
I originally bought these
I originally bought these magazines because they looked nice and the ratings for this magazine were good on other websites. These magazines would not even chamber a bullet for my rifle. I had to force the bolt closed and it still wouldn't close fully. The magazines also feel really cheap. My friend has Promag AR15 magazines and they are downright tough and don't feel anything like the Mini 14 Promag magazines. I do not recommend these magazines for the newer models of the Mini 14...WASTE OF MONEY!
February 11, 2012
Unlike the Tapco put 30 r
Unlike the Tapco put 30 rounds in these and they do not pop 1 or 2 rounds out.Feeds every time no problems no rattle.Have had fully loaded for weeks still no problems.
January 5, 2012
Where do I start. The ret
Where do I start. The retaining hole in the front of the mag is not durable to the point it wears out. When inserted into the magazine well there is so much play that the rounds don't always feed properly. If you load up the mag with all 30 rds you cannot load the mag with the bolt forward. If you don't tap the rds all the way back into the mag the nose of the bullet may jam itself into the mag when firing. The only upside to this magazine is the weight, price, and that it sometimes work.
February 21, 2011
Well, to be honest I was
Well, to be honest I was completely shocked at the performance of these mags. So much so that after I tested the first one, I ordered 3 more as soon as got back from the range! Like many people, I've heard bad things about Pro-mag, but after putting approx. 1000 rounds through my Mini using these same Mags, with zero malfunctions, I dont think I'll buy any others.
October 14, 2010
This magazine is a really
This magazine is a really good buy for the money. The first one I received did not work well in the gun. Specifically, the first round did not want to load and i had to push the bolt into place. When I called CTD to return it, they sent another one and that one functions flawlessly. So, all in all, when you get a good one it is really good.
May 31, 2010
I was extremely skeptical
I was extremely skeptical buying this, but I ordered two just to see how they worked out. Completely satisfied, worked as advertised and with no issues, buying more next paycheck!
May 22, 2010
DO NOT BUY these mags. I
DO NOT BUY these mags. I purchased two and sent both back. The reasons for return are. 1. they only hold 29 because the last round will pop out due to the flexing of the plastic. 2. on one of the mags every other round jammed. 3. they move around too much in the mag well. DO NOT waste your time on these. Cheaper Than Dirt allowed me to return with out any questions. Stick to the factory mags. I wish CTD would take these off their website.
May 21, 2010
The mag works great in my
The mag works great in my new Mini. I wasn't too sure about a polymer mag for so cheap, but they turned out great! They are easy to load and I haven't had one feeding malfunction since I started using them... I can safely say that I am satisfied with this product.
April 11, 2010
After reading reviews it
After reading reviews it seems that every gun and mag has their own personalities.My mini came with 3 of these, I bought 3 more from C.T.D. And will be ordering more........by the way,they all worked for me flawlessly.
February 15, 2010
They will eject rounds if
They will eject rounds if there are more than 25 in the mag. They are a little loose in the weapon but that is expected because they are not factory. I had to forward assist the first round of the mag into the chamber. After that the mag fed correctly. I ended cutting off 2' of spring in the mag. Now the mag feeds flawlessly. Oddly enough I can only load an odd number of rounds in the mag. it will always eject the last even round. Bottom line, if youre willing to do a spring job, it makes an acceptable cheap 29 round magazine.
February 11, 2010
I bought 3 of these 30 ro
I bought 3 of these 30 round magazines, I wasn't sure what to expect. The reviews were both good and bad. For the price I thought I would give them a try. I went out this weekend, and shot a few hundred rounds through all 3 magazines. Zero problems, Fits nice and snug with my Mini. I am 100% satisfied with this product, though they are made of polymer they are durable and its reliable. If you are looking for a inexpensive bigger magazine that's reliable, that fits your gun like it should, this is it.
January 24, 2010
This is a Very good mag.
This is a Very good mag. I shot about 300 rounds through them and I havenuFFFDt had one jam. These are By far the best aftermarket mags I have. Other ones jam, the rounds wonuFFFDt stay in, and have a lot of play. These ones I barely have any wiggle. Good mags!
January 8, 2010
Ok, let's just start off
Ok, let's just start off by saying that I have read over a hundred reviews of this mag. Oddly enough its almost 50/50 for or against. I have a 186 series Ranch Mini. I have several Ruger and aftermarket mags some work some don't. I chose to go for it based solely on the price. Man was I wrong!!! This particular mag will not even lock into place or hold back the bolt. It moves around worse than any mag I've ever seen. I was trying to avoid going back to Ruger for mags due to their insane cost but it looks like I'm going to have to. I was extremely disappointed in this (No fault to CDT). SHIPPED SUPER FAST THOUGH. Sending it back same day.
December 9, 2009
Excellent Mag! Was looki
Excellent Mag! Was looking for a good couple of 30 rounders for my mini, and came across these. Best mags I have other than the two factory 20's that came with the rifle. Would highly recommend. I have no wobble, unlike some of my other el cheap mags, just a nice firm fit, and I have never had a malfunction with these mags in the 8ish months and 500ish rounds I've fed through them. Call it good luck maybe, but my experience has been great.
November 14, 2009
I have twenty of these ma
I have twenty of these magazines and everyone is of high quality and performs flawlessly. I just placed an order for ten more. I have no doubt that they will perform in the same manner. I also like the fact that they are manufactured in the United States!
November 3, 2009
I bullpup'd my mini-14 &
I bullpup'd my mini-14 & really wanted something that kept the texturized look that I placed my weapon system, after reading the review & some personal debate, I bought one(predicting failure)but, when my order arrived in three days(thanks!very fast, ctd)Not only was I satisfied with the look, the 30 rds of brown bear ammo loaded, held & fired with no problems!If it wasnt for the slight movement(to & fro) by hand once in battery, i would give the mag 5 bullet rating...Nevertheless, i'll order about 7 more!
November 2, 2009
i bought 11 of these mags
i bought 11 of these mags.,thay work great i can load 30 rounds an the AC556 will it them all with no promlems
June 20, 2009
I have purchased four of
I have purchased four of these mags. Feed ok. They feel kinda odd in the hands being materials other than metal. Ok fit in the rifle, but do wobble a little bit, but they are aftermarket so expect that. They do not like to hold a full capacity all of the mags if bumped even slightly will eject a 30th round. All in all an ok buy though.
May 29, 2009
I bought 2 of these. Neit
I bought 2 of these. Neither are any good. They are in the trash now. I bought them for my 580 series Mini-14. No more promags for me for the mini-14. Junk!
May 28, 2009
Had it for a couple of ye
Had it for a couple of years, only intermittent use. Is a bit wobbly when in battery. No problems feeding a variety of ammo, when partially filled.Problems when filled to capacity. Will not hold ammo dependably, randomly spits out 1 to 5 rounds as it sees fit. Also when fully loaded, it fails to chamber certain ammo it doesn't like.Think of it as an OK 25 round magazine and you probably will not be disappointed. The fat base may be a problem with some range bags, tactical vests or other storage systems as it is a good deal fatter than the steel mags.I have yet to find an aftermarket 30 round magazine for the mini 14 which functions perfectly, better luck with 20 round variants, and these may be more appropriate for the rifle as the barrel really isn't designed for sustained fire anyway.
April 22, 2009
I have a few of these mag
I have a few of these mags for years with out any problems. Thousands of rounds threw them with no maintenince at all. Great mag infact this is a great price, I think I am going to buy some more.
March 18, 2009
I have one of these mags.
I have one of these mags. I have a brand new mini staineless mini 14. What good mag. Worked great. Plus they don't rust or dent like the metal ones do.
February 28, 2009
I am trying one of these
I am trying one of these and have no problems so far in my older mini. Folks need to remember that the mini was made with looser tolerances for rugged use in questionable environments. Each rifle will often have a different issue when using aftermarket parts. Some rifles work better with a given mag than others so you have to experiment with different brands to find what works best in your rifle. I agree that the plastic 'feed lips' are a question re: logevity but I have yet to hear of one wearing out (short term). These mags work well in my AR-15 also (model# specific of course).
February 26, 2009
This magazine fits, but i
This magazine fits, but it wobbles foreward and backwards when in battery.
February 14, 2009
This Clip works perfect n
This Clip works perfect no jams or anything, bought 2 of these 30rd fired 60rds.with wolf. FMJ 55gr. back to back no problems what so ever. feeds and functions flawlessly.
February 8, 2009
these mags fit a little l
these mags fit a little loose in the rifle but seem to work fine one thing I don't ever put 30 round in one and expect it to work they just don't do it even the Ruger mags will not work all the time if filled all the way.
January 1, 2009
I got one of these mags 4
I got one of these mags 4 The Rain in Oregon and I had to reshape the lips w/a dremel. The bullets didn't feed right. The spring had to adjusted also.
November 4, 2008
Recieved this mag, along
Recieved this mag, along with a 20 rd. Promag steel, to test in my 183xxx serial # mini. Both worked as they should. Single shot, 2 and 3 shot, as well as rapid fire, the feed was without failure. The only problem. Though the 20 rd. fits tight and secure, the 30 rd. wobbles front to back. That makes me nervous about the life expectancy of the mag. However, for the 30 rds. I put through it, it fed and fired with no prob.FYI. I used Wolf 55 grain hollow point. An iffy ammo, in an iffy mag, but again, no probs.
August 23, 2008
A mag that doesn't work a
A mag that doesn't work all the time is nothing more than a paper weight. This is a 20 round paper weight. Constant failures to feed. I like the idea of polymer magazines and I had high hopes for this - bought four and they all failed to perform. I do not understand why modern manufacturers cannot duplicate the performance of the Ruger factory magazines. Doesn't seem like it should be that difficult. I am trying to figure out how to get Promag to take these back.
June 6, 2008
My oldest son and I took
My oldest son and I took one of these magazines to our range and fired single-aimed shots, double-taps, and rapid-fired shots through his Ruger Mini-14 and my Ruger GB model Ranch Rifle and we had zero failures to feed from the first round through the thirtieth. This magazine inserted into the magazine well and locked as solid as Ruger factory magazines do. Functionally the magazine is a winner, but...Because of the reinforcing ribs and the extra wide bottom plate, these magazines work out to be one and a half times as thick as standard metal magazines for the Mini-14 and those designed for the AR-15/M16 rifle family. If one has magazines pouches designed for the above, these polymer magazines will be a tight fit, if they fit at all. A double magazine pouch will become a single magazine pouch. If one adjusts for this (having pouches designed for the AK-47 instead), then these magazines are great. We will be ordering more in the future.
February 17, 2008
These are supposedly a co
These are supposedly a copy of the Thermold mag (which I also own). Unfortunately, it's the attention to detail that makes or breaks mini mag functionality. The latch block isn't placed properly setting the rounds too low in the receiver to feed. In other words, the bolt can't strip the round from the magazine. Tested in two different mini's, failed in both. The 20 rd version of this mag worked.
January 19, 2008
I bought one of these cau
I bought one of these cause i was scared about buying after-market mags for my mini (I have bought alot of junk in the past!). Tried it and it's wonderful!! I bought 4 more right away! The factory mags might be better (I never owned one) but these mags will work everytime!!
November 23, 2007
Does this magazine work with the 300 blackout ammo?
Answer:
No it does not. Try item # 01403.
Will this Clip work in my Ruger Ranch 5.56/233 NATO its bolt action serial is 582-66991 ?
Answer:
No the Ruger Ranch Bolt action for 5.56 takes AR style mags.
how come these won't allow the bolt to go forward
Answer:
There are many things this could be. We would be happy to set up a return or exchange for you. Please call customer service at 1-800-421-8047.