*PLEASE USE CODE MDT5 WITH THIS ITEM!*
MDT Short Action AICS 308 Winchester 6 5 Creedmoor 5 Round Steel Magazine with Binder Plate Black 102014 BLK UPC 990482720063
Product Description
The MDT® Short Action Metal AICS 5-Round Magazine (SKU: 102014-BLK / UPC: 990482720063) is purpose-built for tactical marksmen, backcountry hunters, and benchrest shooters who require absolute feeding reliability in a low-profile, snag-free footprint. Designed around the industry-standard Short Action AICS pattern, this magazine feeds 5 rounds of .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and associated short-action calibers directly inline with the action bolt face. By utilizing a compact 2.52-inch rear stack height, it delivers near-flush bottom metal fitment, eliminating magazine protrusion that could compromise prone shooting balance or snag on brush and blinds.
Engineered from stamped, heat-treated carbon steel, the magazine body undergoes an advanced salt bath ferritic nitrocarburizing (nitride) process for extreme surface hardness before being completely coated in Cerakote Elite Black. This dual-layer surface engineering provides exceptional corrosion protection against harsh weather, sweat, and aggressive bore cleaning solvents while maintaining an ultra-slick, self-lubricating cartridge transit track. Precision-stamped internal feed ribs ensure positive cartridge column stability during heavy recoil impulses, backed by a fatigue-resistant tempered steel spring and a smooth-gliding anti-tilt follower.
Equipped with a factory-integrated front binder plate, the 102014-BLK eliminates bullet tip nose-diving and meplat deformation by holding cartridges firmly rearward and directing them smoothly over standard factory receiver feed ramps. Built to accommodate cartridge overall lengths up to 2.870 inches, this magazine delivers flawless, plug-and-play cycling for factory ammunition and standard SAAMI specification match loads across custom and production precision bolt-action platforms.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:*
Fitment Matrix: Fits standard Short Action bolt-action chassis and Detachable Box Magazine (DBM) bottom metals patterned for AICS footprint magazines, including MDT, KRG, MPA, Foundation, Badger Ordnance M5, and Hawkins Precision systems. Chambered for .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Win, .260 Rem, and 7mm-08 Rem. CRITICAL: Maximum Cartridge Overall Length (COAL) is 2.870 inches. Extended handloads exceeding 2.870 inches will bind against the front binder plate and require MDT non-binder plate models (MPN 102918-BLK). Does NOT fit factory hinged floorplates (BDL), factory Tikka T3x CTR bottom metal, or Savage/Ruger factory rotary setups without AICS conversion. Howa 1500 Short Action installations may require minor bench stone profiling of the rear magazine catch engagement lug.
- Ensure the host firearm is completely clear, magazine removed, and chamber visually and physically verified empty.
- Inspect the chassis or DBM magazine latch to verify correct spring tension and check that the magwell opening is free of burrs or foreign debris.
- Insert the empty MDT magazine vertically into the magwell until the rear locking lug snaps past the bottom metal latch with a crisp, audible click; verify vertical lockup without binding.
- Stage inert dummy cartridges to confirm that overall cartridge length sits comfortably within the 2.870-inch binder plate threshold, ensuring bullet tips do not contact the front plate.
- Perform an armorer cycling check with inert dummy ammunition, validating positive bolt face rim pickup, smooth transition across feed lips, crisp extraction, and solid ground clearance.
Key Features
- Low-Profile 5-Round Profile: Features a compact 2.52-inch rear height that fits nearly flush with standard DBM systems for unobstructed prone shooting and snag-free field carry.
- High-Strength Heat-Treated Steel Body: Stamped carbon steel architecture resists feed lip spreading, deformation, and harsh field impacts.
- Dual Nitride & Cerakote Elite Finish: Provides maximum corrosion defense, extreme core hardness, and an ultra-slick, micro-low-friction internal feed channel.
- Integrated Front Binder Plate: Restricts cartridge shift under violent recoil impulse, protecting bullet meplats and guiding rounds reliably over factory feed ramps.
- Anti-Tilt Follower Geometry: Matched steel follower driven by a heavy-duty tempered spring guarantees uniform, consistent upward presentation from first round to last.
- Internal Friction-Reduction Ribs: Embossed side ribs guide cartridge tapers smoothly while minimizing internal drag and debris accumulation.
Product Specifications
- Brand: MDT® (Modular Driven Technologies)
- Model/Series: Short Action Metal AICS Magazine with Front Binder Plate
- MPN / SKU: 102014-BLK / 102014BLK
- UPC: 990482720063
- Caliber / Compatibility: .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Win, .260 Rem, 7mm-08 Rem (.22-250 Rem at reduced capacity)
- Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Maximum Cartridge Overall Length (COAL): 2.870 in (Binder Plate Configured)
- External Length: 3.055 in
- Rear Stack Height: 2.52 in
- Pattern / Interface: AICS Short Action Pattern
- Body Material: Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
- Finish: Nitrided & Cerakote Elite Black
- Feed Style: Double Stack to Single Feed (DSSF)
- Country of Origin: Canada / United States
