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AR-15 Ammo and Magazine Weights

Sat Nov 10 2007
Here is a breakdown of a bunch of ammo and magazine weights for the AR-15 platform

AR-15 .223 Stripper Clips 100 Pack of 100 10 Round Strippers

100 round Beta C Mag AR15 drum magazine
w/ carry pouch, loader and powdered lubricant

100 round Beta C Mag AR15 drum magazine
w/ 100 rounds of 5.56x45 ammo (in the box)

Weighs: 4 pounds 13.4 oz

100 round Beta C Mag AR15 drum magazine
w/ 100 rounds of 5.56x45 ammo (loaded)

Weighs: 4 pounds 11 oz

    The C-MAG boosts the capacity of the M4 to 100 rounds, eliminating time and motion lost in changing magazines and the danger of having a momentarily empty weapon, increasing effectiveness and personnel survivability.

100 round Beta C Mag AR15 drum magazine
w/ no 5.56x45 ammo (empty)

Weighs: 11.3 oz

   SPECIAL FORCES are required to deploy on short notice, routinely engaged well forward, often isolated and expected to protect themselves for brief periods of time. During these periods of vulnerability, a high volume of fire is critical to survival.

30 round H&K model steel AR15 magazine
w/ 30 rounds of M855 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 1 pound 6.4 oz

    Designed by HK to provide an uncompromising reliable feeding source for M16 / AR15 systems, the HK High Reliability Magazine has been combat proven by various U.S. Special Operations and foreign military units worldwide. Its superiority has been evidenced throughout extensive testing in arctic, desert, jungle, and maritime environments. It features a well-executed design, select materials, special anti-friction surface finish, advanced spring material, attention to production tolerances, and a heat-treated steel magazine housing and follower.

30 round steel AR15 magazine
w/ 30 rounds of M855 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 1 pound 1.8 oz

    AR15 magazine with mil. spec. manufactured components including a hard anodized aluminum box with a baked Teflon finish, standard green AR follower, tempered steel spring, and a removable baseplate. This magazine can be easily disassembled for cleaning and lubrication, will provide excellent fit and function in all 5.56mm / .223 Rem. caliber AR15 type rifles.

30 round steel AR15 magazine
w/ 30 rounds of M855 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 1 pound 1.8 oz

20 round standard steel AR15 magazine
w/ 20 rounds of 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 11.3 oz

Large 5 round AR15 magazine (size of a 20)
w/ 5 rounds of M855 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 5.8 oz

Small 5 round AR15 magazine
w/ 5 rounds of M855 5.56x45 ammo

Weighs: 4.8 oz


With a magazine and 30 rounds of ammo
this configuration weighs 13 pounds 7 ounces


With a 30 round magazine and 30 rounds of ammo
this configuration weighs 8 pounds 15 ounces.

The AR15 rifles used in these reviews were provided by the good folks at Tucson Guns and Western Artifacts. If you have questions about how these configurations work, or if you'd like to assemble the parts to make one of your own. These guys can help. Call them in Tucson at 520-722-6886
    The AR15 rifles used in this review were provided by the good folks at Tucson Guns and Western Artifacts. If you have questions about how these configurations work, or if you'd like to assemble the parts to make one of your own. These guys can help. Call them in Tucson at 520-722-6886

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i didnt see ant thing about 9mm ar 15 if your going to talk about the ammo you can use with the ar15 platforme you should use all types of ammo
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