The MDT 103208-BLK AICS Magazine transforms .30-06 Springfield rifles into precision feeding systems with proven reliability. This 5-round steel magazine eliminates feeding issues common with factory bottom metal while maintaining the compact profile hunters and precision shooters demand.
What Makes This Different
Unlike polymer alternatives, this all-steel construction withstands extreme temperature variations and heavy use without dimensional changes. The magazine features MDT's enhanced follower geometry that ensures consistent cartridge presentation, reducing bolt-over-base malfunctions by 40% compared to standard AICS patterns. Internal anti-tilt mechanisms prevent cartridge nose-diving during rapid cycling.
Key Features
- Heat-treated steel body resists deformation under pressure
- Enhanced follower design optimized for .30-06 Springfield cartridge geometry
- Compatible with all AICS-pattern bottom metal and chassis systems
- Matte black finish reduces glare and resists corrosion
- 5-round capacity meets hunting regulations in most jurisdictions
- Spring-loaded follower maintains consistent feeding pressure
- Removable floorplate allows field cleaning without disassembly
Field testing demonstrates reliable feeding across temperature ranges from -20°F to 140°F. The magazine handles both light 150-grain hunting loads and heavy 220-grain match ammunition without adjustment. Competition shooters report zero feeding failures through 500-round match courses, while hunters appreciate the magazine's silent operation during critical moments.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Material: Heat-treated steel construction
- Finish: Matte black coating
- Compatibility: Standard AICS magazine wells
- Overall Length: 3.85 inches
- Width: 0.95 inches
- Weight: 4.2 ounces
- Country of Origin: Canada
This magazine represents the intersection of manufacturing precision and field-proven design. Professional gunsmiths stock MDT magazines specifically because failure rates remain consistently low across diverse rifle platforms and environmental conditions.