50 round 10/22 mags

[echo1]

Hi Fellas,

Has anyone used the 50 round drum mags and is there more than one manufacturer? I have a Scott Werks Thompson kit and have a couple GSG drums, bunch of 25s, but would like a straight drum for esthetics. Thanks in advance, PAX

 

[OutlawStar]

I never bothered getting the promag or I think Bulldog branded drums. Most mags that aren't factory Ruger just aren't reliable without a lot of tuning and fixing. If you're just wanting a toy to complete the look of the gun for photos I assume it couldn't hurt but I've never heard anyone rave about 10/22 drum mags being as reliable as the 10 round or BX25 mags.

 

[sparkyv]

I have a Ruger BX-25x2 mag that is reliable and works well, but it is really ridiculous. I keep it loaded up at all times in my GHB.

 

[echo1]

It's for this little guy. The curved mags work great but look out of place. The Ruger 15 or one of these 50's may have a better profile. PAX

 

[RoadRunner]

It's for this little guy. The curved mags work great but look out of place. The Ruger 15 or one of these 50's may have a better profile. PAX
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I have used MWG drums like the one you have pictured and they have worked great for me.

 

[baboon]

IIRC Black Dog Machine makes a Ruger drum. The M-16 mags are 1005 reliable when loaded correctly. Not everyone can load one without jamming them up.

 

[lonestardiver]

IIRC Black Dog Machine makes a Ruger drum. The M-16 mags are 1005 reliable when loaded correctly. Not everyone can load one without jamming them up.

The Black Dog Machine drum specifies to not use hollow points.

 

[baboon]

The Black Dog Machine drum specifies to not use hollow points.

Not a problem when plinking on full auto for me. I know they run Piney Mountain tracers fine too. And as an added bonus no problems when suppressed.

 

[TrailerparkTrash]

50 round drums are not only junk, they’re impractical. Just get two of the Ruger factory 25 rnd mags and call it a day.

 

[Hoji]

50 round drums are not only junk, they’re impractical. Just get two of the Ruger factory 25 rnd mags and call it a day.

Want to know how I know you have not used a Black Dog Machine drum magazine ?

 

[baboon]

Want to know how I know you have not used a Black Dog Machine drum magazine ?

Might not be able to load them properly?

 

[Hoji]

Might not be able to load them properly?

That would be more indicative of hand eye coordination / fine motor skills being junk rather than the equipment

 

[TheMailMan]

I have a Black Dog drum. Works like a champ. I've never had a problem with it.

 

[jason237m]

I feel like I've tried all the big mags for the 10/22, the only ones I've bothered keeping are the Ruger ones.

 

[Darqhelmet]

Every black dog mag / drum I have owned / used has been perfect.

 

[echo1]

50 round drums are not only junk, they’re impractical. Just get two of the Ruger factory 25 rnd mags and call it a day.

I have 8 Ruger 25s, 2 100 GRGs, 30 10s on 10 Trimag adapters, & 5 loose 10s. It would be for esthetics on a Thompson clone, 1 of 4 10/22 I have including a bull pup. PAX

 

[mongoose]

Just found a Mitchel 50 round mag. fully loaded. Was loaded by me when I was in High school some50+ years ago. Functioned flawlessly.