Magpul is almost synonymous with polymer magazines for the AR-15 and AR-10. Having reached historic success with their initial Magpul, rubberized magazine attachment, the company has since gone on to create polymer and metal AR-15 and AR-10 products that are industry standards for quality, durability, and lightweight functionality.
Now Magpul is offering their famous PMAG in the Gen 3 LR/SR PMAG 10. These new PMAGs are designed to enhance the options for the heavier AR-10 in 7.62 x 51mm (.308 caliber). Offered in 10 & 20-round configurations, these new PMAGs should be very popular among .308 shooters.
Magpul PMAG 10 LR/SR Gen M3 Magazines
From Magpul:
The 7.62×51 NATO (.308 Winchester) PMAG 10 LR/SR GEN M3 brings GEN M3 technology to the smallest possible magazine size. Ideal for hunting applications, depending on local hunting laws, and also for states where overall capacity is limited. Perfect for use with a bipod or when shooting off of a pack.
Made in U.S.A., the new Magpul PMAG 10 LR/SR Gen M3 magazines also offer a significant advantage to police snipers using rifles with a detachable magazine. The increase in capacity in these new PMAGs offers the police sniper a greater potential to influence critical incidents. Whether the sniper is using a bolt-action or semi-auto sniper rifle, these new magazines can mean the difference in success and failure and provide snipers a much more dependable loading mechanism.
One of my snipers has used a 10-round Magpul magazine, and has found it to be an excellent addition to his call-out gear. The PMAG is much lighter than his metal magazine counterparts, with a far less chance of snagging on gear or other items. Our entire team has been issued PMAGs for our AR-15’s for about 8 years now. We have been very impressed and pleased with their performance.
To date I can think of only two or three magazines that have needed to be replaced. Each one of those was due to cracks around the lips. The springs, case, and floor plate were still in operational condition, but repeated drops on a concrete floor finally took their toll.
Magpul PMAG 10 LR/SR Magazine Features:
- Optimized for use with SAAMI-spec 7.62×51/.308 Winchester ammunition
- True 10-round capacity that does not require limiters, pins, rivets, etc.
- Next-generation impact and crush resistant polymer construction
- Constant-curve internal geometry for smooth feeding
- Anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower for increased reliability
- High-quality stainless steel spring for corrosion resistance
- Flared floorplate aids magazine handling, yet slim enough for use with many pouches
- Multi-use Impact/Dust Cover minimizes debris intrusion protecting cartridges
- MSRP – $18.95.
The new PMAG 10’s have commercial rifle compatibility that includes the following rifles:
Armalite AR-10A; Bushmaster .308 ORC; Colt LE901-16S; CORE Rifle Systems CORE30; DPMS LR308; JP Enterprises LRP-07; KAC SR25; LaRue OBR; Les Baer .308; LMT .308 MWS; LWRCI REPR; Mega Arms MATEN; POF P-308; Remington R-25; Ruger SR-762; S&W M&P10; SIG716, and others.
*NOTE: There are a few popular rifles that the new PMAG 10’s are not compatible with. The new PMAG 10 LR/SR PMAGs are NOT compatible with Armalite AR-10B; Noveske N6; Springfield Armory M1A; Rock River Arms LAR8; FN SCAR 17S; PTR-91; HK417 or any other rifles that utilize M14, FN FAL, or HK 91/G3 patterned magazines.
Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR Magazines
The Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR GEN M3 offers many of the M3 improvements to the SR-25 form, 20-round 7.62 NATO/.308 Winchester magazine, and replaces the previous generation MAG243 in the Magpul line.
From Magpul:
The 7.62×51 NATO (.308 Winchester) PMAG 20 LR/SR GEN M3 is a lightweight, cost-effective, high reliability magazine for SR25/M110 pattern rifles featuring true 20-round capacity, constant-curve body, anti-tilt follower, and snap on Impact/Dust Cover. Designed specifically for military-issue MK11/M110 rifles and mil-spec ammunition, the PMAG 20LR/SR is less than half the weight of standard issue steel magazines and maintains a service life round count approximately equal to the rifle barrel itself.
Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR Magazine Features:
- Optimized for use with SAAMI-spec 7.62×51/.308 Winchester ammunition
- Next-generation impact and crush resistant polymer construction
- Constant-curve internal geometry for smooth feeding
- Anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower for increased reliability
- High-quality stainless steel spring for corrosion resistance
- Ribbed gripping surface and new aggressive front and rear texture for positive handling
- Paint pen dot matrix panels on the bottom of the body to allow for identification marking
- Flared floor plate aids magazine handling and disassembly yet is slim enough for use with many pouches
- Multi-use Impact/Dust Cover minimizes debris intrusion protecting cartridges
- MSRP – $19.95.
Additional commercial rifle compatibility includes the new Armalite AR-10A, Bushmaster .308 ORC, Colt LE901-16S, CORE Rifle Systems CORE30, DPMS LR308, JP Enterprises LRP-07, KAC SR25, LaRue OBR, Les Baer .308, LMT .308 MWS, LWRCI REPR, Mega Arms MATEN, POF P-308, Remington R-25, Ruger SR-762, S&W M&P10, SIG716, and others*
*NOTE: NOT compatible with Armalite AR-10B, Noveske N6, Springfield Armory M1A, Rock River Arms LAR8, FN SCAR 17S, PTR-91, HK417 or any other rifles that utilize M14, FN FAL, or HK 91/G3 patterned magazines.
Restrictions on Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR Magazines
The 20-round magazines are restricted in the following States:
California; Colorado; Connecticut; Hawaii; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; and New York.
The 20-round magazines are also restricted in Washington D.C., and may be restricted in other local jurisdictions. This should not be a problem for law enforcement agencies, but individual officers are cautioned to know their local laws on personal purchases and ownership.