McRee's 223 AI MAGS

angry_johnny · 12-01-2013, 10:33 PM

looking for info. I am wanting a Mcrees for my 223 but I am also wanting to use AI 10 rnd mags. All of the ones I can find people are using 308 family of cartridges. does any one know if there stocks are capable of this? I have an older flat top receiver and a 16 in barrel wanting to get the compact folder. something I could place in a back pack and take calling yotes.

angry_johnny · 12-01-2013, 10:44 PM

will the mcrees stock allow you to run a 223 with AI mags?

maclowry · 12-02-2013, 12:11 AM

Yes, it works. I switched barreled actions and use the .308 mags and the aics .223 poly mag.

angry_johnny · 12-04-2013, 11:01 PM

some what confused on your post can you elaborate. I have been checking this out and let me know if this is right. they are the same external dimensions as a 308 mag??? I originally thought the were smaller.

**Elgin** · 12-07-2013, 09:37 AM

The 308 and the 223 AICS mags are meant for the same DBM.

I believe maclowry was saying that he's used a 308 barreled action, and a 223 barreled action in the same chassis, along with the corresponding mags for each.

Accurate-Mag actually makes their 223 mags from their 308 mags, and many people mod the 308 mags to run 223.

**moecarama** · 12-07-2013, 05:06 PM

Get the AICS polymer .223 mags from Midway about 40.00 10 rnd. The Mcrees will accept AICS and Alpha mags.

angry_johnny · 12-09-2013, 10:23 PM

thanks for the info fellas. have any of you ever used these mags with a 300 blk this was my plan using the compact folder mcrees and a 16 in barrel sounds like it may be real short & light

**Rover31** · 12-13-2013, 01:25 PM

I have 2 McCrees and love them I wish that I could get a long action!

One is a 223 bolt and uses the AI poly mags. You can set the bullets way out there with these mags, I mean way out there lots of room.
Now do they feed well... not the best if you are in a hurry. going slow works better.
am I happy with it oh yes! It short and compact but I would not say it is light, but that is my set up, you could shave some weight from it. mine is set up for longer stuff.

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angry_johnny · 12-27-2013, 02:35 PM

well I have ordered mine today. only problem is the poly mags are on back order till mid January at least from pacific tool and gauge any how. I will will let you know how it goes.