Lock, Stock & Barrel: Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger

Published on September 10, 2014
Duration: 3:50

This guide details how to use the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger to efficiently load ammunition into AR-15 magazines. The process involves loading cartridges bullet-up into the charger, inserting the magazine, and using a plunger mechanism to feed rounds. The charger is compatible with various AR-15 magazines, including aluminum mil-spec and polymer PMAGs, and can significantly speed up the magazine loading process, saving time and finger strain.

Quick Summary

The Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger is a tool designed to rapidly load ammunition into AR-15 magazines, saving time and finger strain. It holds 50 rounds and is compatible with most mil-spec aluminum and polymer PMAGs. The process involves loading cartridges bullet-up into the charger, inserting the magazine, and using a plunger to feed rounds efficiently.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction
  2. 00:18Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger Overview
  3. 00:35Loading the Charger
  4. 01:09Charger Capacity and Compatibility
  5. 01:33Loading a Magazine
  6. 01:58Securing Ammunition
  7. 02:10Magazine Removal
  8. 02:14Functions Check with PMAG
  9. 02:42Speeding Up Loading Process
  10. 02:48Potential Improvement: 60-Round Charger
  11. 03:06Pricing and Availability
  12. 03:14More Information
  13. 03:21Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger work?

The Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger allows you to load up to 50 rounds of ammunition at once. You load cartridges bullet-up into the charger, then insert your AR-15 magazine. A plunger mechanism then feeds the rounds into the magazine, significantly speeding up the process compared to manual loading.

What types of AR-15 magazines are compatible with the Caldwell Mag Charger?

The Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger is designed to work with most aluminum mil-spec AR-15 magazines and polymer PMAGs. Based on its packaging, it should also be compatible with higher-capacity magazines like SureFire 60 and 100-round mags, and Beta Mags.

What is the capacity of the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger?

The Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger holds 50 rounds of ammunition. These rounds are stored in columns of five within the charger, ready to be fed into an AR-15 magazine.

Where can I find more information or purchase the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger?

For more details on the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger, you can visit Battenfeld Technology's website at btibrands.com. It was also available for purchase on Midway USA at the time of filming.

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