The ProMag RUGA1 Standard magazine transforms the Ruger Mini-14 from a traditional hunting rifle into a high-capacity tactical platform. This 20-round magazine extends shooting sessions while maintaining the rifle's reliability and accuracy. Built from heat-treated blued steel, it delivers consistent feeding performance under demanding conditions.
What Makes This Different
Unlike polymer alternatives, the RUGA1 uses heat-treated steel construction that resists deformation under heavy use. The precision-formed body ensures consistent cartridge presentation to the chamber, reducing feeding issues common with aftermarket magazines. Spring tension remains constant through thousands of loading cycles, maintaining reliable function when standard 5-round magazines fall short.
Key Features
- 20-round capacity for extended shooting without frequent reloads
- Heat-treated blued steel construction resists wear and corrosion
- Compatible with both .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges
- Drop-free design allows rapid magazine changes
- Anti-tilt follower prevents cartridge binding during feeding
- Reinforced feed lips maintain proper cartridge alignment
- Standard Ruger Mini-14 fitment requires no modifications
Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling across various ammunition weights from 55-grain to 77-grain bullets. The steel construction handles temperature extremes better than polymer magazines, maintaining function in both desert heat and winter conditions. Competition shooters rely on the RUGA1 for rapid-fire stages where magazine capacity determines stage completion time.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 20 rounds
- Caliber: .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO
- Construction: Heat-treated blued steel
- Compatibility: Ruger Mini-14 rifles (all variants)
- Overall Length: Approximately 8.5 inches
- Weight: 8.2 ounces (empty)
- Finish: Traditional blued steel
- Country of Origin: USA
The RUGA1 addresses the Mini-14's limited magazine capacity without compromising the platform's inherent reliability. ProMag's manufacturing standards ensure consistent dimensions that maintain proper headspace and timing. This magazine represents a practical upgrade for shooters requiring extended capacity in a proven steel design.