Magazines for the 6.8 SPC

INTRO:

Here is a review of the various 6.8SPC magazines that are currently available. This is based on the newer versions and not the old versions.

1. Barrett:

Positives:

• 1. 30 round magazines that load smoothly. Only company that makes 30 rounders at the moment.
• 2. Metal anti-tilt followers.

Negatives:

• 1. Reliability is hit or miss.
• 2. Expensive. ($40-50).
• 3. Have to load the bullets short (approximately 2.255").
• 4. Very long. 1" longer than PRI and C-Products 25 magazines.

2. C-Products: (2008 and newer).

Positives:

• 1. Cheap. ($12).
• 2. New 25 rounders are very reliable.
• 3. 5, 10, 17, and 25 round magazines available.
• 4. See #1.

Negatives:

• 1. Can't load the bullets out as long as the PRI. (approximately 2.285").
• 2. 17 Round Straight mags are not that reliable.

3. NEW PRI (Waffle Pattern):

Positives:

• 1. Can load them out to 2.305"
• 2. 5, 10, 15, and 25 round magazines available.
• 3. Fit better in the magazine well.

Negatives:

• 1. Reliability is hit or miss.
• 2. Expensive. ($30-40).

4. OLDER PRI:

Positives:

• 1. Reliable.
• 2. Can load them out to 2.305"
• 3. 5, 10, 15, and 25 round magazines available.

Negatives:

• 1. Expensive. ($30-40).
• 2. Issues with the followers being too short (Not actually PRI's fault as the followers are made by Magpul.).
• 3. Fit very tight in the magazine well.

5. ASC:

Positives:

• Allow longer oal's than even PRI (better for reloads)
• Well Priced

Negatives:

• A few people report reliability and the occasional finish issue, but its rare

CONCLUSION: For most uses, the C-Products 25 Round Magazines are the best bang for the buck. The only negative about the C-Products Magazines is the springs are a little weak. I highly recommend replacing them with the ISMI or Superior Shooting 556 30 round magazine springs, which will last forever. For Precision Shooting, the PRI Magazines are a better choice because they allow a COAL of 2.305".

Be Sure to check out the rest of the guide parts:

Part 1 - Remington 6.8 SPC Guide

Part 2 - 6.8 SPC Info Chart

Part 3 - 6.8 SPC Ballistics and Bullet Info

Part 4 - Reloading for the 6.8 SPC

Part 5 - Bullets for the 6.8 SPC

Part 6 - Magazines for the 6.8 SPC