The ProMag RUGA45 30-round magazine transforms the Ruger Mini-14 from a hunting rifle into a high-capacity tactical platform. This steel and polymer construction magazine extends shooting sessions and reduces reload frequency during competition or training scenarios.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard 5-round factory magazines, the RUGA45 triples capacity while maintaining reliable feeding through its steel feed lips and polymer body construction. The magazine features a reinforced spine that prevents flex under rapid fire conditions. Heat-treated steel components resist wear from repeated loading cycles, while the polymer housing keeps overall weight manageable at approximately 8.2 ounces when loaded.
Key Features
- 30-round capacity for .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges
- Steel feed lips prevent deformation and ensure consistent cartridge presentation
- Polymer body construction reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity
- Drop-free design allows rapid magazine changes during tactical reloads
- Witness holes at 10, 20, and 30-round intervals for quick capacity checks
- Anti-tilt follower prevents double-feeds and improves reliability
- Compatible with all Ruger Mini-14 variants including Ranch Rifle and Tactical models
Field testing demonstrates consistent feeding across various ammunition weights from 55-grain FMJ to 77-grain match bullets. The magazine locks securely into the receiver and releases cleanly when the magazine release is activated. Temperature cycling from -20°F to 140°F shows no impact on feeding reliability or structural integrity. The steel construction handles the pressures of rapid-fire sequences without binding or jamming.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 30 rounds
- Caliber: .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO
- Construction: Steel feed lips, polymer body
- Length: Approximately 7.5 inches
- Width: 1.2 inches at widest point
- Weight: 4.1 ounces empty, 8.2 ounces loaded
- Finish: Matte black polymer with blued steel components
- Compatibility: All Ruger Mini-14 variants
- Country of Origin: USA
The RUGA45 addresses the Mini-14's primary limitation by providing serious magazine capacity without compromising the rifle's inherent accuracy or reliability. ProMag's established reputation for aftermarket magazines ensures consistent quality control and dimensional accuracy across production runs.