How to Load an AR15/M16 Magazine Using Stripper Clips
Intro: How to Load an AR15/M16 Magazine Using Stripper Clips
This instructable will demonstrate how to load an AR15/M16 magazine using the GI issued (formerly GI issued) stripper clips and the filler/guide tool.
I used a 20 round magazine because its easier to take pictures of with everything attached to it, but the process is the same for 30 round magazines.
I can't stress enough firearm safety, and because of that you will notice there are no firearms present in any of my photos. If you play with firearms or ammunition your playing with your life.
I used a 20 round magazine because its easier to take pictures of with everything attached to it, but the process is the same for 30 round magazines.
I can't stress enough firearm safety, and because of that you will notice there are no firearms present in any of my photos. If you play with firearms or ammunition your playing with your life.
STEP 1: What Your Going to Need
Gather everything you going to need for the reload. Most of these stripper clip kits come with a GI issue style bandolier to keep everything in, but below are all of the major components your going to need to load your magazine using the stripper clip.
STEP 2: Load the Clips
Take your ammunition out of the box and load 10 rounds into the stripper clip by gently bending down the brass tab on the end of the clip.
Using the groove on the cartridge as a guide slide all 10 rounds down into the clip.
Using the groove on the cartridge as a guide slide all 10 rounds down into the clip.
STEP 3: Prepare to Load the Magazine
Attach the stripper loading tool (sometimes called loading guide) along the "spine" of the empty magazine.... it would be pointless to load a loaded magazine =)
Take your first loaded stripper clip and slide it into the loading tool already attached to the magazine.
Take your first loaded stripper clip and slide it into the loading tool already attached to the magazine.
STEP 4: Load You Magazine.
Place you hand around the magazine and (as shown) use your thumb to push the rounds into the magazine.
Once your last round is inside of the magazine remove the clip. Repeat the process until your magazine is full then remove the tool and your ready to go!
Proper technique may take a magazine or two in order to master, but with a little patience and a little practice you can get really quick at doing this.
My first instructable, so be kind!
Once your last round is inside of the magazine remove the clip. Repeat the process until your magazine is full then remove the tool and your ready to go!
Proper technique may take a magazine or two in order to master, but with a little patience and a little practice you can get really quick at doing this.
My first instructable, so be kind!
53 Comments
rustygray 9 years ago
Really great Instructable, As a veteran and shooter I know this process all too well.
That is why I invented and patented the Rapid magazine Loader USPTO 8,453,366.
Defenis 3 years ago
MillennialDIYer 6 years ago
Stripper clips are way too unappreciated. Though once you start using them, you have zero patience for calling magazines "clips". This should have been featured!
Southpaw69 10 years ago
I know I'm very late to this party, but would this work with PMags?
PGTampa 10 years ago
It will work with PMag's and I've just confirmed that this weekend with a couple different capacity/generations. Use with confidence!
gpay10 10 years ago
twarfield 10 years ago
mr. grim 12 years ago
daelans 13 years ago
daelans 13 years ago
penguin27388 13 years ago
PGTampa 13 years ago
In the spirit of "be nice" I'm just going to say.. I think you are mistaken in your claim. Check your firearms owners manual and the labels on your ammo.
mr.smashy 13 years ago
bellwolf 13 years ago
PGTampa 13 years ago
Nothing is impossible to clean.
bellwolf 13 years ago
PGTampa 13 years ago
PGTampa 13 years ago
rdl 15 years ago
brandon borick 15 years ago